Larry Bird vs. Joe Buckhalter Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Joe Buckhalter 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
2025-26
Larry Bird:
1979-80 to 1991-92
Joe Buckhalter:
1961-62 to 1962-63

NBA Championships and Seasons

Larry Bird3
Joe Buckhalter0
Larry Bird13
Joe Buckhalter2
Larry Bird12
Joe Buckhalter1
Larry Bird12
Joe Buckhalter0

Honors and Awards

Larry Bird3
Joe Buckhalter0
Larry Bird2
Joe Buckhalter0
*
Larry Bird9
Joe Buckhalter0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Larry Bird10
Joe Buckhalter0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Larry Bird3
Joe Buckhalter0
Larry Bird1
Joe Buckhalter0
* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Larry Bird 24.3
Joe Buckhalter 5.8

Larry Bird 10.0
Joe Buckhalter 4.1

Larry Bird 6.3
Joe Buckhalter 0.7

Larry Bird 1.7
Joe Buckhalter -

n/a **
Larry Bird 0.8
Joe Buckhalter -

n/a **

Totals Stats

Larry Bird 21,791
Joe Buckhalter 375

Larry Bird 8,974
Joe Buckhalter 265

Larry Bird 5,695
Joe Buckhalter 43

Larry Bird 1,556
Joe Buckhalter -

n/a **
Larry Bird 755
Joe Buckhalter -

n/a **
Larry Bird 897
Joe Buckhalter 65

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Larry Bird .496
Joe Buckhalter .451

3-Point Percentage
Larry Bird .376
Joe Buckhalter -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Larry Bird .886
Joe Buckhalter .627

Best Season (no game minimum)

Larry Bird 29.9
(1988)
Joe Buckhalter 5.9
(1962)

Larry Bird 11.0
(1983)
Joe Buckhalter 4.2
(1962)

Larry Bird 7.6
(1987)
Joe Buckhalter 0.7
(1962)

Larry Bird 2.0
(1986)
Joe Buckhalter -

n/a **
Larry Bird 1.2
(1985)
Joe Buckhalter -

n/a **

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Larry Bird 23.8
Joe Buckhalter 8.5

Larry Bird 10.3
Joe Buckhalter 5.5

Larry Bird 6.5
Joe Buckhalter 1.0

Larry Bird 1.8
Joe Buckhalter -

n/a **
Larry Bird 0.9
Joe Buckhalter -

n/a **

Totals Stats

Larry Bird 3,897
Joe Buckhalter 34

Larry Bird 1,683
Joe Buckhalter 22

Larry Bird 1,062
Joe Buckhalter 4

Larry Bird 296
Joe Buckhalter -

n/a **
Larry Bird 145
Joe Buckhalter -

n/a **
Larry Bird 164
Joe Buckhalter 4

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Larry Bird .472
Joe Buckhalter .421

3-Point Percentage
Larry Bird .321
Joe Buckhalter -

n/a **
Free Throw Percentage
Larry Bird .890
Joe Buckhalter .667

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Larry Bird 27.5
(1984)
Joe Buckhalter 8.5
(1962)

Larry Bird 14.0
(1981)
Joe Buckhalter 5.5
(1962)

Larry Bird 8.8
(1990)
Joe Buckhalter 1.0
(1962)

Larry Bird 2.3
(1984)
Joe Buckhalter -

n/a **
Larry Bird 1.4
(1982)
Joe Buckhalter -

n/a **
Notes: ** Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74, this player has no data for the stat.
Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.