Michael Jordan vs. Henry Ward Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Henry Ward and Michael Jordan that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

Michael Jordan

vs.

Henry Ward

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Michael Jordan: 1984-85 to 2002-03
Henry Ward: 1976-77 to 1976-77

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Jordan 6 Henry Ward 0

NBA Seasons Michael Jordan 15 Henry Ward 1

Playoffs Played Michael Jordan 13 Henry Ward 1

All-Star Games Michael Jordan 14 Henry Ward 0

Honors and Awards

Season MVP Michael Jordan 5 Henry Ward 0

Finals MVP Michael Jordan 6 Henry Ward 0

All-NBA First Team Michael Jordan 10 Henry Ward 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Michael Jordan 11 Henry Ward 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Michael Jordan 9 Henry Ward 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Michael Jordan 9 Henry Ward 0

Defensive Player of The Year Michael Jordan 1 Henry Ward 0 *

Scoring Leader Michael Jordan 10 Henry Ward 0

Steals Leader Michael Jordan 3 Henry Ward 0

Rookie of The Year Michael Jordan 1 Henry Ward 0

* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Jordan 30.1 Henry Ward 3.1

Rebounds Per Game Michael Jordan 6.2 Henry Ward 1.2

Assists Per Game Michael Jordan 5.3 Henry Ward 0.2

Steals Per Game Michael Jordan 2.3 Henry Ward 0.2

Blocks Per Game Michael Jordan 0.8 Henry Ward 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Jordan 32,292 Henry Ward 83

Total Rebounds Michael Jordan 6,672 Henry Ward 33

Total Assists Michael Jordan 5,633 Henry Ward 6

Total Steals Michael Jordan 2,514 Henry Ward 6

Total Blocks Michael Jordan 893 Henry Ward 5

Total Games Michael Jordan 1,072 Henry Ward 27

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Jordan .497 Henry Ward .378

3-Point Percentage Michael Jordan .327 Henry Ward - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Michael Jordan .835 Henry Ward .882

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Jordan 37.1 (1987) Henry Ward 3.1 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Jordan 8.0 (1989) Henry Ward 1.2 (1977)

Assists Per Game Michael Jordan 8.0 (1989) Henry Ward 0.2 (1977)

Steals Per Game Michael Jordan 3.2 (1988) Henry Ward 0.2 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Michael Jordan 1.6 (1988) Henry Ward 0.2 (1977)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Jordan 33.4 Henry Ward 4.0

Rebounds Per Game Michael Jordan 6.4 Henry Ward 0.0

Assists Per Game Michael Jordan 5.7 Henry Ward 0.0

Steals Per Game Michael Jordan 2.1 Henry Ward 0.0

Blocks Per Game Michael Jordan 0.9 Henry Ward 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Jordan 5,987 Henry Ward 4

Total Rebounds Michael Jordan 1,152 Henry Ward 0

Total Assists Michael Jordan 1,022 Henry Ward 0

Total Steals Michael Jordan 376 Henry Ward 0

Total Blocks Michael Jordan 158 Henry Ward 0

Total Games Michael Jordan 179 Henry Ward 1

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Jordan .487 Henry Ward .667

3-Point Percentage Michael Jordan .332 Henry Ward - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Michael Jordan .828 Henry Ward -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Jordan 43.7 (1986) Henry Ward 4.0 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Jordan 7.9 (1997) Henry Ward 0.0 (1977)

Assists Per Game Michael Jordan 8.5 (1985) Henry Ward 0.0 (1977)

Steals Per Game Michael Jordan 2.8 (1990) Henry Ward 0.0 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Michael Jordan 2.3 (1987) Henry Ward 0.0 (1977)

Notes: ** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.