Tom Heinsohn vs Willis Reed
Tom Heinsohn and Willis Reed were contemporaries, their careers overlapping for 1 season. On the floor, Willis Reed was the higher-volume scorer (18.7 points per game to 18.6); Willis Reed was the more efficient scorer (52.3% true shooting to 45.9%); Willis Reed controlled the glass (12.9 rebounds per game to 8.8). Willis Reed holds the edge on accolades — 1 MVP, 2 championships, 2 Finals MVPs and the #29 all-time ranking to Tom Heinsohn's #47.
Career averages
| Tom Heinsohn | Stat | Willis Reed |
|---|---|---|
| 18.6 | Points / game | 18.7 |
| 8.8 | Rebounds / game | 12.9 |
| 2.0 | Assists / game | 1.8 |
| 0.0 | Steals / game | 0.0 |
| 0.0 | Blocks / game | 0.0 |
| 40.4% | Field goal % | 47.6% |
| 0.0% | 3-point % | 0.0% |
| 79.1% | Free throw % | 74.8% |
| 45.9% | True shooting % | 52.3% |
| 654 | Games played | 650 |
Advanced metrics
Advanced stats weren't tracked in Tom Heinsohn's era.
Advanced stats weren't tracked in Willis Reed's era.
Playoff averages
| Tom Heinsohn | Stat | Willis Reed |
|---|---|---|
| 19.8 | Points / game | 17.4 |
| 9.2 | Rebounds / game | 10.3 |
| 2.1 | Assists / game | 1.9 |
| 0.0 | Steals / game | 0.0 |
| 0.0 | Blocks / game | 0.0 |
| 39.9% | Field goal % | 46.1% |
| 0.0% | 3-point % | 0.0% |
| 73.6% | Free throw % | 75.1% |
| 104 | Playoff games | 78 |
Accolades
| Tom Heinsohn | Stat | Willis Reed |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | MVP awards | 1 |
| 0 | Finals MVP | 2 |
| 8 | Championships | 2 |
| 5 | All-Star selections | 7 |
| 0 | All-NBA 1st Team | 1 |
| #47 | All-time GOAT rank | #29 |
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