Last Updated on October 4, 2025 by Mat Diekhake
John Havlicek — NBA per-game statistics by season:
| Year | Team | Age | G | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TOV | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962-63 | BOS | 22 | 80 | — | 27.5 | 14.3 | 6.7 | 2.2 | — | — | 2.4 | .445 | — | .728 |
| 1963-64 | BOS | 23 | 80 | — | 32.3 | 19.9 | 5.4 | 3.0 | — | — | 2.8 | .417 | — | .746 |
| 1964-65 | BOS | 24 | 75 | — | 28.9 | 18.3 | 4.9 | 2.7 | — | — | 2.7 | .401 | — | .744 |
| 1965-66 | BOS | 25 | 71 | — | 30.6 | 18.8 | 6.0 | 3.0 | — | — | 2.2 | .399 | — | .785 |
| 1966-67 | BOS | 26 | 81 | — | 32.1 | 21.4 | 6.6 | 3.4 | — | — | 2.6 | .444 | — | .828 |
| 1967-68 | BOS | 27 | 82 | — | 35.6 | 20.7 | 6.7 | 4.7 | — | — | 2.9 | .429 | — | .812 |
| 1968-69 | BOS | 28 | 82 | — | 38.7 | 21.6 | 7.0 | 5.4 | — | — | 3.0 | .405 | — | .780 |
| 1969-70 | BOS | 29 | 81 | — | 41.6 | 24.2 | 7.8 | 6.8 | — | — | 2.6 | .464 | — | .844 |
| 1970-71 | BOS | 30 | 81 | — | 45.4 | 28.9 | 9.0 | 7.5 | — | — | 2.5 | .450 | — | .818 |
| 1971-72 | BOS | 31 | 82 | — | 45.1 | 27.5 | 8.2 | 7.5 | — | — | 2.2 | .458 | — | .834 |
| 1972-73 | BOS | 32 | 80 | — | 42.1 | 23.8 | 7.1 | 6.6 | — | — | 2.4 | .450 | — | .858 |
| 1973-74 | BOS | 33 | 76 | — | 40.7 | 22.6 | 6.4 | 5.9 | 1.3 | 0.4 | — | .456 | — | .832 |
| 1974-75 | BOS | 34 | 82 | — | 38.2 | 19.2 | 5.9 | 5.3 | 1.3 | 0.2 | — | .455 | — | .870 |
| 1975-76 | BOS | 35 | 76 | — | 34.2 | 17.0 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 1.3 | 0.4 | — | .450 | — | .844 |
| 1976-77 | BOS | 36 | 79 | — | 36.9 | 17.7 | 4.8 | 5.1 | 1.1 | 0.2 | — | .452 | — | .816 |
| 1977-78 | BOS | 37 | 82 | — | 34.1 | 16.1 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 2.5 | .449 | — | .855 |
| Career | 1270 | — | 36.6 | 20.8 | 6.3 | 4.8 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 2.5 | .439 | — | .815 |
John Havlicek — NBA career totals by season:
| Year | Team | Age | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962-63 | BOS | 22 | 80 | — | 2200 | 1140 | 534 | 179 | — | — | 189 | .445 | — | .728 |
| 1963-64 | BOS | 23 | 80 | — | 2587 | 1595 | 428 | 238 | — | — | 227 | .417 | — | .746 |
| 1964-65 | BOS | 24 | 75 | — | 2169 | 1375 | 371 | 199 | — | — | 200 | .401 | — | .744 |
| 1965-66 | BOS | 25 | 71 | — | 2175 | 1334 | 423 | 210 | — | — | 158 | .399 | — | .785 |
| 1966-67 | BOS | 26 | 81 | — | 2602 | 1733 | 532 | 278 | — | — | 210 | .444 | — | .828 |
| 1967-68 | BOS | 27 | 82 | — | 2921 | 1700 | 546 | 384 | — | — | 237 | .429 | — | .812 |
| 1968-69 | BOS | 28 | 82 | — | 3174 | 1771 | 570 | 441 | — | — | 247 | .405 | — | .780 |
| 1969-70 | BOS | 29 | 81 | — | 3369 | 1960 | 635 | 550 | — | — | 211 | .464 | — | .844 |
| 1970-71 | BOS | 30 | 81 | — | 3678 | 2338 | 730 | 607 | — | — | 200 | .450 | — | .818 |
| 1971-72 | BOS | 31 | 82 | — | 3698 | 2252 | 672 | 614 | — | — | 183 | .458 | — | .834 |
| 1972-73 | BOS | 32 | 80 | — | 3367 | 1902 | 567 | 529 | — | — | 195 | .450 | — | .858 |
| 1973-74 | BOS | 33 | 76 | — | 3091 | 1716 | 487 | 447 | 95 | 32 | — | .456 | — | .832 |
| 1974-75 | BOS | 34 | 82 | — | 3132 | 1573 | 484 | 432 | 110 | 16 | — | .455 | — | .870 |
| 1975-76 | BOS | 35 | 76 | — | 2598 | 1289 | 314 | 278 | 97 | 29 | — | .450 | — | .844 |
| 1976-77 | BOS | 36 | 79 | — | 2913 | 1395 | 382 | 400 | 84 | 18 | — | .452 | — | .816 |
| 1977-78 | BOS | 37 | 82 | — | 2797 | 1322 | 332 | 328 | 90 | 22 | 204 | .449 | — | .855 |
| Career | 1270 | — | 46471 | 26395 | 8007 | 6114 | 476 | 117 | 204 | .439 | — | .815 |
John Havlicek — NBA regular-season career per‑game evolution & impact:
| Year | Team | Role Tier | MPG | Usage Tier | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG + BPG) | Impact Index* | Notes / Role Evolution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962–63 | BOS | Rookie Wing / Two-Way Contributor | 27.5 | Medium | 14.3 | 6.7 | 2.2 | 1.2 (1.2+0.0) | (14.3 + 6.7 + 2.2 + 1.2)/2 = 12.2 | As a rookie, he already logged solid minutes and contributed across scoring, rebounding, and steals. |
| 1963–64 | BOS | Emerging Wing Scorer | 32.3 | Medium-High | 19.9 | 5.4 | 3.0 | 1.1 | = 14.7 | Big jump in scoring, more usage, still active in steals. |
| 1964–65 | BOS | Primary Wing Option | 28.9 | High | 18.3 | 4.9 | 2.7 | 0.9 | = 13.4 | Slight drop in minutes; still a key scoring option. |
| 1965–66 | BOS | All-Around Wing | 30.6 | High | 18.8 | 6.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | = 14.9 | Balanced contributions: rebounds, scoring, playmaking, defense. |
| 1966–67 | BOS | Lead Wing / Two-Way Engine | 32.1 | Very High | 21.4 | 6.6 | 3.4 | 1.4 | = 16.6 | Elevated role: heavy usage in scoring and more defense. |
| 1967–68 | BOS | High Usage Two-Way Wing | 35.6 | Very High | 20.7 | 6.7 | 4.7 | 1.6 | = 16.35 | Increased playmaking/assists while maintaining scoring + defense. |
| 1968–69 | BOS | Primary Wing Leader | 38.7 | Very High | 21.6 | 7.0 | 5.4 | 1.6 | = 17.8 | One of his more prolific all-around seasons. |
| 1969–70 | BOS | Offensive Anchor / Two-Way Star | 41.6 | Very High | 24.2 | 7.8 | 6.8 | 1.6 | = 20.2 | Peak production: huge scoring + strong contributions across all stats. |
| 1970–71 | BOS | Alpha Wing Option | 45.4 | Very High | 28.9 | 9.0 | 7.5 | 1.4 | = 23.4 | Statistical apex: elite scoring + playmaking + rebounding. |
| 1971–72 | BOS | High Usage Two-Way Option | 45.1 | Very High | 27.5 | 8.2 | 7.5 | 1.3 | = 22.25 | Still dominating usage with steady defensive impact. |
| 1972–73 | BOS | Veteran Wing Leader | 42.1 | High | 23.8 | 7.1 | 6.6 | 1.2 | = 19.35 | Gradual easing in scoring but still core playmaker and defender. |
| 1973–74 | BOS | Two-Way Veteran | 40.7 | High | 22.6 | 6.4 | 5.9 | 1.7 | = 18.3 | Defense (steals) peaks a bit while scoring holds. |
| 1974–75 | BOS | Veteran Scoring Wing | 38.2 | Medium-High | 19.2 | 5.9 | 5.3 | 1.5 | = 15.95 | Role shifts toward scoring and leadership; defense & boards decline. |
| 1975–76 | BOS | Veteran Contributor | 34.2 | Medium | 17.0 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 1.7 | = 13.25 | Usage continues to decline; still active defensively. |
| 1976–77 | BOS | Reduced Role / Veteran Wing | 36.9 | Medium | 17.7 | 4.8 | 3.5 | 1.3 | = 13.65 | Slight rebound in scoring, but other facets slip. |
| 1977–78 | BOS | Final Season Veteran / Role Contributor | 34.1 | Medium | 16.1 | 4.0 | 2.9 | 1.4 | = 12.2 | In his last season, still contributing across multiple areas despite reduced usage. |
