Larry Bird vs. David Robinson Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars David Robinson and Larry Bird 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
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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Larry Bird:
1979-80 to 1991-92
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David Robinson:
1989-90 to 2002-03
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NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Larry Bird |
24.3 | | |
| David Robinson |
21.1 | | |
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| Larry Bird |
10.0 | | |
| David Robinson |
10.6 | | |
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| Larry Bird |
6.3 | | |
| David Robinson |
2.5 | | |
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| Larry Bird |
1.7 | | |
| David Robinson |
1.4 | | |
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| Larry Bird |
0.8 | | |
| David Robinson |
3.0 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Larry Bird |
21,791 | | |
| David Robinson |
20,790 | | |
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| Larry Bird |
8,974 | | |
| David Robinson |
10,497 | | |
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| Larry Bird |
5,695 | | |
| David Robinson |
2,441 | | |
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| Larry Bird |
1,556 | | |
| David Robinson |
1,388 | | |
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| Larry Bird |
755 | | |
| David Robinson |
2,954 | | |
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| Larry Bird |
897 | | |
| David Robinson |
987 | | |
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Percentages |
| Larry Bird |
.496 | | |
| David Robinson |
.518 | | |
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| Larry Bird |
.376 | | |
| David Robinson |
.250 | | |
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| Larry Bird |
.886 | | |
| David Robinson |
.736 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Larry Bird |
29.9 | | (1988) | |
| David Robinson |
29.8 | | (1994) | |
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| Larry Bird |
11.0 | | (1983) | |
| David Robinson |
13.0 | | (1991) | |
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| Larry Bird |
7.6 | | (1987) | |
| David Robinson |
4.8 | | (1994) | |
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| Larry Bird |
2.0 | | (1986) | |
| David Robinson |
2.3 | | (1992) | |
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| Larry Bird |
1.2 | | (1985) | |
| David Robinson |
4.5 | | (1992) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Larry Bird |
23.8 | | |
| David Robinson |
18.1 | | |
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| Larry Bird |
10.3 | | |
| David Robinson |
10.6 | | |
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| Larry Bird |
6.5 | | |
| David Robinson |
2.3 | | |
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| Larry Bird |
1.8 | | |
| David Robinson |
1.2 | | |
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| Larry Bird |
0.9 | | |
| David Robinson |
2.5 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Larry Bird |
3,897 | | |
| David Robinson |
2,221 | | |
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| Larry Bird |
1,683 | | |
| David Robinson |
1,301 | | |
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| Larry Bird |
1,062 | | |
| David Robinson |
280 | | |
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| Larry Bird |
296 | | |
| David Robinson |
151 | | |
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| Larry Bird |
145 | | |
| David Robinson |
312 | | |
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| Larry Bird |
164 | | |
| David Robinson |
123 | | |
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Percentages |
| Larry Bird |
.472 | | |
| David Robinson |
.479 | | |
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| Larry Bird |
.321 | | |
| David Robinson |
.100 | | |
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| Larry Bird |
.890 | | |
| David Robinson |
.708 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Larry Bird |
27.5 | | (1984) | |
| David Robinson |
25.8 | | (1991) | |
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| Larry Bird |
14.0 | | (1981) | |
| David Robinson |
14.1 | | (1998) | |
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| Larry Bird |
8.8 | | (1990) | |
| David Robinson |
4.0 | | (1993) | |
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| Larry Bird |
2.3 | | (1984) | |
| David Robinson |
1.8 | | (2000) | |
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| Larry Bird |
1.4 | | (1982) | |
| David Robinson |
4.0 | | (1990) | |
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