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JOHNHAVLICEK

BOSTON CELTICS

John Havlicek — 8× NBA CHAMPION, 13× ALL-STAR.

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John Havlicek
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
8×NBA CHAMPION
13×ALL-STAR
Notable Games
54pts54-Point Game
playoffs · APR 1, 1973 vs BOS
BORN
April 8, 1940 – April 25, 2019
Martins Ferry, Ohio
HEIGHT
6'5
196 cm
WEIGHT
203lb
92 kg
DRAFT
1962, R1, 9th
Boston Celtics
NBA CAREER
1962–1977
16 seasons
01Biography

Full biography of John Havlicek — NBA career timeline, legacy, and impact on basketball history.

Career story, milestones, and place among the all-time greats.

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02Quick Facts

Key facts about John Havlicek — birth date, physical profile, draft class, and career span at a glance.

Height, weight, draft year, and years in the league.

Full Name
John Havlicek
High School
Bridgeport in Bridgeport, Ohio
Position
SF, SG
Shoots
Right
Former Name
Never changed
Years Active
1962–1977
03Career at a glance

John Havlicek career statistics summary — games played, scoring, rebounding, and efficiency in one view.

Regular-season averages and totals across the full NBA career.

16
Seasons
1,270
Games
20.8
Points Per Game
6.3
Rebounds Per Game
4.8
Assists Per Game
43.9%
Field Goal %
81.5%
Free Throw %
8
Championships
04Awards & Honors

Awards and honors earned by John Havlicek — championships, MVPs, All-Star selections, and Hall of Fame recognition.

Major individual and team accolades with seasons won.

8x
NBA CHAMP
1973-74 FINALS MVP
1973-74 Finals MVP
13x
ALL STAR
11x
ALL-NBA
8x
ALL-DEFENSIVE
8x All-Defensive
1962-63 ALL-ROOKIE
1962-63 All-Rookie
HALL OF FAME · 1984
NBA 75TH ANNIV. TEAM
NBA 75th Anniv. Team
+FAQCommon questions

Frequently asked questions about John Havlicek — NBA rings, MVP awards, height, and current team.

Answers to the most searched questions about championships and career honors.

John Havlicek has won 8 NBA championship rings. Years: 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1974, 1976.

05Career Scoring Average "Season"

06Career Highs

Single-game career highs for John Havlicek — best performances in points, rebounds, assists, and more.

Personal records with dates and opponents.

43pts
PTS
MAR 8, 1970
vs BOS
20reb
REB
MAR 6, 1971
vs NYK
16ast
AST
FEB 22, 1972
vs BOS
5stl
STL
APR 7, 1978
vs BOS
3blk
BLK
FEB 26, 1978
vs NJN
23.9gmsc
GmSc
MAR 17, 1978
vs BOS
07Playoffs Career

John Havlicek playoff career averages — postseason points, rebounds, assists, and total games played.

Postseason production across every playoff run.

22.0
PTS
6.9
REB
4.8
AST
43.6%
FG%
83.6%
FT%
172
Games
08Advanced Metrics

Advanced metrics for John Havlicek — player efficiency, win shares, and overall impact indicators.

Impact measured beyond traditional box score statistics.

PER
TS%
WS
BPM
VORP
09All-Star Games

John Havlicek All-Star Game statistics — appearances, minutes, and showcase performance totals.

Mid-season exhibition stats across every All-Star selection.

13
Selections
13.8
PPG
3.5
RPG
2.4
APG
10Transactions

John Havlicek NBA transactions timeline — trades, signings, and team changes throughout the career.

Team moves and dates across every NBA stop.

16 seasons · 1 teams
BOSTON CELTICS
19621977
1962
Drafted 9th overall — Boston Celtics
13Similar Players

Compare John Havlicek to other NBA legends — statistical match by position, peak seasons, and career arc.

All-time peers with the closest playing profile.