Paul Arizin vs. Larry Bird Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Larry Bird and Paul Arizin 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
Paul Arizin:
1950-51 to 1961-62
Larry Bird:
1979-80 to 1991-92

NBA Championships and Seasons

Paul Arizin1
Larry Bird3
Paul Arizin10
Larry Bird13
Paul Arizin8
Larry Bird12
Paul Arizin10
Larry Bird12

Honors and Awards

Paul Arizin0 *
Larry Bird3
Paul Arizin0 *
Larry Bird2
Paul Arizin3
Larry Bird9
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Paul Arizin4
Larry Bird10
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Paul Arizin0
Larry Bird3
Paul Arizin2
Larry Bird0
Paul Arizin0 *
Larry Bird1
* Notes: Season MVP is awarded since 1955-56.
Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.
Rookie of The Year is awarded since 1952-53.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Paul Arizin 22.8
Larry Bird 24.3

Paul Arizin 8.6
Larry Bird 10.0

Paul Arizin 2.3
Larry Bird 6.3

Paul Arizin -
n/a **
Larry Bird 1.7

Paul Arizin -
n/a **
Larry Bird 0.8

Totals Stats

Paul Arizin 16,266
Larry Bird 21,791

Paul Arizin 6,129
Larry Bird 8,974

Paul Arizin 1,665
Larry Bird 5,695

Paul Arizin -
n/a **
Larry Bird 1,556

Paul Arizin -
n/a **
Larry Bird 755

Paul Arizin 713
Larry Bird 897

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Paul Arizin .421
Larry Bird .496

3-Point Percentage
Paul Arizin -
n/a **
Larry Bird .376

Free Throw Percentage
Paul Arizin .810
Larry Bird .886

Best Season (no game minimum)

Paul Arizin 26.4
(1959)
Larry Bird 29.9
(1988)

Paul Arizin 11.3
(1952)
Larry Bird 11.0
(1983)

Paul Arizin 2.9
(1955)
Larry Bird 7.6
(1987)

Paul Arizin -
n/a **
Larry Bird 2.0
(1986)

Paul Arizin -
n/a **
Larry Bird 1.2
(1985)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Paul Arizin 24.2
Larry Bird 23.8

Paul Arizin 8.2
Larry Bird 10.3

Paul Arizin 2.6
Larry Bird 6.5

Paul Arizin -
n/a **
Larry Bird 1.8

Paul Arizin -
n/a **
Larry Bird 0.9

Totals Stats

Paul Arizin 1,186
Larry Bird 3,897

Paul Arizin 404
Larry Bird 1,683

Paul Arizin 128
Larry Bird 1,062

Paul Arizin -
n/a **
Larry Bird 296

Paul Arizin -
n/a **
Larry Bird 145

Paul Arizin 49
Larry Bird 164

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Paul Arizin .411
Larry Bird .472

3-Point Percentage
Paul Arizin -
n/a **
Larry Bird .321

Free Throw Percentage
Paul Arizin .829
Larry Bird .890

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Paul Arizin 28.9
(1956)
Larry Bird 27.5
(1984)

Paul Arizin 12.7
(1952)
Larry Bird 14.0
(1981)

Paul Arizin 4.0
(1961)
Larry Bird 8.8
(1990)

Paul Arizin -
n/a **
Larry Bird 2.3
(1984)

Paul Arizin -
n/a **
Larry Bird 1.4
(1982)

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.