Steven Adams vs. Larry Bird Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Larry Bird and Steven Adams 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
Steven Adams:
2013-14 to 2022-23
Larry Bird:
1979-80 to 1991-92

NBA Championships and Seasons

Steven Adams0
Larry Bird3
Steven Adams10
Larry Bird13
Steven Adams7
Larry Bird12
Steven Adams0
Larry Bird12

Honors and Awards

Steven Adams0
Larry Bird3
Steven Adams0
Larry Bird2
Steven Adams0
Larry Bird9
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Steven Adams0
Larry Bird10
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Steven Adams0
Larry Bird3
Steven Adams0
Larry Bird1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Steven Adams 9.2
Larry Bird 24.3

Steven Adams 8.2
Larry Bird 10.0

Steven Adams 1.5
Larry Bird 6.3

Steven Adams 0.9
Larry Bird 1.7

Steven Adams 1.0
Larry Bird 0.8

Totals Stats

Steven Adams 6,518
Larry Bird 21,791

Steven Adams 5,788
Larry Bird 8,974

Steven Adams 1,079
Larry Bird 5,695

Steven Adams 624
Larry Bird 1,556

Steven Adams 675
Larry Bird 755

Steven Adams 706
Larry Bird 897

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Steven Adams .587
Larry Bird .496

3-Point Percentage
Steven Adams .067
Larry Bird .376

Free Throw Percentage
Steven Adams .536
Larry Bird .886

Best Season (no game minimum)

Steven Adams 13.9
(2018)
Larry Bird 29.9
(1988)

Steven Adams 11.5
(2023)
Larry Bird 11.0
(1983)

Steven Adams 3.4
(2022)
Larry Bird 7.6
(1987)

Steven Adams 1.5
(2019)
Larry Bird 2.0
(1986)

Steven Adams 1.2
(2015)
Larry Bird 1.2
(1985)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Steven Adams 7.7
Larry Bird 23.8

Steven Adams 7.4
Larry Bird 10.3

Steven Adams 1.0
Larry Bird 6.5

Steven Adams 0.5
Larry Bird 1.8

Steven Adams 0.9
Larry Bird 0.9

Totals Stats

Steven Adams 509
Larry Bird 3,897

Steven Adams 486
Larry Bird 1,683

Steven Adams 64
Larry Bird 1,062

Steven Adams 30
Larry Bird 296

Steven Adams 59
Larry Bird 145

Steven Adams 66
Larry Bird 164

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Steven Adams .614
Larry Bird .472

3-Point Percentage
Steven Adams .000
Larry Bird .321

Free Throw Percentage
Steven Adams .535
Larry Bird .890

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Steven Adams 11.8
(2019)
Larry Bird 27.5
(1984)

Steven Adams 11.6
(2020)
Larry Bird 14.0
(1981)

Steven Adams 2.1
(2022)
Larry Bird 8.8
(1990)

Steven Adams 1.2
(2017)
Larry Bird 2.3
(1984)

Steven Adams 1.8
(2017)
Larry Bird 1.4
(1982)