Larry Bird vs. Jaren Jackson Jr. Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Jaren Jackson Jr. 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

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Larry Bird:
1979-80 to 1991-92
Jaren Jackson Jr.:
2018-19 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Larry Bird3
Jaren Jackson Jr.0
Larry Bird13
Jaren Jackson Jr.6
Larry Bird12
Jaren Jackson Jr.3
Larry Bird12
Jaren Jackson Jr.1

Honors and Awards

Larry Bird3
Jaren Jackson Jr.0
Larry Bird2
Jaren Jackson Jr.0
Larry Bird9
Jaren Jackson Jr.0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Larry Bird10
Jaren Jackson Jr.0
Larry Bird0
Jaren Jackson Jr.2
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Larry Bird3
Jaren Jackson Jr.2
Larry Bird0 *
Jaren Jackson Jr.1
Larry Bird0
Jaren Jackson Jr.2
Larry Bird1
Jaren Jackson Jr.0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Larry Bird 24.3
Jaren Jackson Jr. 17.6

Larry Bird 10.0
Jaren Jackson Jr. 5.5

Larry Bird 6.3
Jaren Jackson Jr. 1.4

Larry Bird 1.7
Jaren Jackson Jr. 1.0

Larry Bird 0.8
Jaren Jackson Jr. 2.0

Totals Stats

Larry Bird 21,791
Jaren Jackson Jr. 5,798

Larry Bird 8,974
Jaren Jackson Jr. 1,827

Larry Bird 5,695
Jaren Jackson Jr. 446

Larry Bird 1,556
Jaren Jackson Jr. 315

Larry Bird 755
Jaren Jackson Jr. 660

Larry Bird 897
Jaren Jackson Jr. 330

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Larry Bird .496
Jaren Jackson Jr. .460

3-Point Percentage
Larry Bird .376
Jaren Jackson Jr. .345

Free Throw Percentage
Larry Bird .886
Jaren Jackson Jr. .794

Best Season (no game minimum)

Larry Bird 29.9
(1988)
Jaren Jackson Jr. 22.3
(2024)

Larry Bird 11.0
(1983)
Jaren Jackson Jr. 6.8
(2023)

Larry Bird 7.6
(1987)
Jaren Jackson Jr. 2.3
(2024)

Larry Bird 2.0
(1986)
Jaren Jackson Jr. 1.2
(2024)

Larry Bird 1.2
(1985)
Jaren Jackson Jr. 3.0
(2023)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Larry Bird 23.8
Jaren Jackson Jr. 15.7

Larry Bird 10.3
Jaren Jackson Jr. 6.8

Larry Bird 6.5
Jaren Jackson Jr. 1.1

Larry Bird 1.8
Jaren Jackson Jr. 0.9

Larry Bird 0.9
Jaren Jackson Jr. 2.1

Totals Stats

Larry Bird 3,897
Jaren Jackson Jr. 361

Larry Bird 1,683
Jaren Jackson Jr. 156

Larry Bird 1,062
Jaren Jackson Jr. 25

Larry Bird 296
Jaren Jackson Jr. 20

Larry Bird 145
Jaren Jackson Jr. 48

Larry Bird 164
Jaren Jackson Jr. 23

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Larry Bird .472
Jaren Jackson Jr. .399

3-Point Percentage
Larry Bird .321
Jaren Jackson Jr. .336

Free Throw Percentage
Larry Bird .890
Jaren Jackson Jr. .810

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Larry Bird 27.5
(1984)
Jaren Jackson Jr. 18.0
(2023)

Larry Bird 14.0
(1981)
Jaren Jackson Jr. 7.8
(2023)

Larry Bird 8.8
(1990)
Jaren Jackson Jr. 1.5
(2023)

Larry Bird 2.3
(1984)
Jaren Jackson Jr. 1.0
(2023)

Larry Bird 1.4
(1982)
Jaren Jackson Jr. 2.5
(2022)