Otis Birdsong vs. Michael Jordan Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Jordan and Otis Birdsong 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
Honors and Awards |
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| Otis Birdsong | 0 |
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| Michael Jordan | 5 | |
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| Otis Birdsong | 0 |
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| Michael Jordan | 6 | |
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| Otis Birdsong | 0 |
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| Michael Jordan | 10 | |
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| Otis Birdsong | 1 |
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| Michael Jordan | 11 | |
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| Otis Birdsong | 0 |
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| Michael Jordan | 9 | |
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| Otis Birdsong | 0 |
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| Michael Jordan | 9 | |
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| Otis Birdsong | 0 |
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| Michael Jordan | 1 | |
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| Otis Birdsong | 0 |
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| Michael Jordan | 10 | |
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| Otis Birdsong | 0 |
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| Michael Jordan | 3 | |
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| Otis Birdsong | 0 |
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| Michael Jordan | 1 | |
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* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Otis Birdsong |
18.0 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
30.1 | | |
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| Otis Birdsong |
3.0 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
6.2 | | |
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| Otis Birdsong |
3.2 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
5.3 | | |
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| Otis Birdsong |
1.2 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
2.3 | | |
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| Otis Birdsong |
0.2 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
0.8 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Otis Birdsong |
12,544 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
32,292 | | |
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| Otis Birdsong |
2,072 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
6,672 | | |
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| Otis Birdsong |
2,260 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
5,633 | | |
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| Otis Birdsong |
858 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
2,514 | | |
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| Otis Birdsong |
143 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
893 | | |
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| Otis Birdsong |
696 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
1,072 | | |
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Percentages |
| Otis Birdsong |
.506 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
.497 | | |
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| Otis Birdsong |
.274 | | 
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| Michael Jordan |
.327 | | |
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| Otis Birdsong |
.655 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
.835 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Otis Birdsong |
24.6 | | (1981) | |
| Michael Jordan |
37.1 | | (1987) | |
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| Otis Birdsong |
4.3 | | (1979) | |
| Michael Jordan |
8.0 | | (1989) | |
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| Otis Birdsong |
4.1 | | (1985) | |
| Michael Jordan |
8.0 | | (1989) | |
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| Otis Birdsong |
1.7 | | (1980) | |
| Michael Jordan |
3.2 | | (1988) | |
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| Otis Birdsong |
0.3 | | (1980) | |
| Michael Jordan |
1.6 | | (1988) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Otis Birdsong |
15.6 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
33.4 | | |
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| Otis Birdsong |
3.0 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
6.4 | | |
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| Otis Birdsong |
3.0 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
5.7 | | |
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| Otis Birdsong |
1.6 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
2.1 | | |
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| Otis Birdsong |
0.1 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
0.9 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Otis Birdsong |
546 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
5,987 | | |
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| Otis Birdsong |
104 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
1,152 | | |
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| Otis Birdsong |
104 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
1,022 | | |
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| Otis Birdsong |
56 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
376 | | |
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| Otis Birdsong |
5 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
158 | | |
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| Otis Birdsong |
35 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
179 | | |
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Percentages |
| Otis Birdsong |
.480 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
.487 | | |
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| Otis Birdsong |
.091 | |
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| Michael Jordan |
.332 | | |
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| Otis Birdsong |
.583 | | |
| Michael Jordan |
.828 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Otis Birdsong |
23.0 | | (1986) | |
| Michael Jordan |
43.7 | | (1986) | |
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| Otis Birdsong |
7.7 | | (1980) | |
| Michael Jordan |
7.9 | | (1997) | |
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| Otis Birdsong |
4.5 | | (1983) | |
| Michael Jordan |
8.5 | | (1985) | |
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| Otis Birdsong |
2.0 | | (1986) | |
| Michael Jordan |
2.8 | | (1990) | |
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| Otis Birdsong |
1.0 | | (1986) | |
| Michael Jordan |
2.3 | | (1987) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
