Larry Bird vs. Kawhi Leonard Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Kawhi Leonard and Larry Bird that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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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

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Larry Bird:
1979-80 to 1991-92
Kawhi Leonard:
2011-12 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Larry Bird3
Kawhi Leonard2
Larry Bird13
Kawhi Leonard12
Larry Bird12
Kawhi Leonard10
Larry Bird12
Kawhi Leonard6

Honors and Awards

Larry Bird3
Kawhi Leonard0
Larry Bird2
Kawhi Leonard2
Larry Bird9
Kawhi Leonard3
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Larry Bird10
Kawhi Leonard5
Larry Bird0
Kawhi Leonard3
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Larry Bird3
Kawhi Leonard7
Larry Bird0 *
Kawhi Leonard2
Larry Bird0
Kawhi Leonard1
Larry Bird1
Kawhi Leonard0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Larry Bird 24.3
Kawhi Leonard 20.0

Larry Bird 10.0
Kawhi Leonard 6.4

Larry Bird 6.3
Kawhi Leonard 3.0

Larry Bird 1.7
Kawhi Leonard 1.7

Larry Bird 0.8
Kawhi Leonard 0.7

Totals Stats

Larry Bird 21,791
Kawhi Leonard 13,885

Larry Bird 8,974
Kawhi Leonard 4,427

Larry Bird 5,695
Kawhi Leonard 2,113

Larry Bird 1,556
Kawhi Leonard 1,192

Larry Bird 755
Kawhi Leonard 452

Larry Bird 897
Kawhi Leonard 694

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Larry Bird .496
Kawhi Leonard .498

3-Point Percentage
Larry Bird .376
Kawhi Leonard .391

Free Throw Percentage
Larry Bird .886
Kawhi Leonard .862

Best Season (no game minimum)

Larry Bird 29.9
(1988)
Kawhi Leonard 27.1
(2020)

Larry Bird 11.0
(1983)
Kawhi Leonard 7.3
(2019)

Larry Bird 7.6
(1987)
Kawhi Leonard 5.2
(2021)

Larry Bird 2.0
(1986)
Kawhi Leonard 2.3
(2015)

Larry Bird 1.2
(1985)
Kawhi Leonard 1.0
(2018)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Larry Bird 23.8
Kawhi Leonard 21.4

Larry Bird 10.3
Kawhi Leonard 7.8

Larry Bird 6.5
Kawhi Leonard 2.9

Larry Bird 1.8
Kawhi Leonard 1.8

Larry Bird 0.9
Kawhi Leonard 0.7

Totals Stats

Larry Bird 3,897
Kawhi Leonard 2,934

Larry Bird 1,683
Kawhi Leonard 1,073

Larry Bird 1,062
Kawhi Leonard 395

Larry Bird 296
Kawhi Leonard 244

Larry Bird 145
Kawhi Leonard 93

Larry Bird 164
Kawhi Leonard 137

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Larry Bird .472
Kawhi Leonard .512

3-Point Percentage
Larry Bird .321
Kawhi Leonard .402

Free Throw Percentage
Larry Bird .890
Kawhi Leonard .845

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Larry Bird 27.5
(1984)
Kawhi Leonard 34.5
(2023)

Larry Bird 14.0
(1981)
Kawhi Leonard 9.3
(2020)

Larry Bird 8.8
(1990)
Kawhi Leonard 6.0
(2023)

Larry Bird 2.3
(1984)
Kawhi Leonard 2.6
(2016)

Larry Bird 1.4
(1982)
Kawhi Leonard 1.4
(2016)