Complete Stats Comparison of Kyrie Irving and Paul Pierce

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kyrie Irving and Paul Pierce during their NBA careers. First we show you a summary of who had better numbers on each statistical category and then we compare in detail the performance of each of these stars in the regular season and the Playoffs, both in total stats and averages per game.

Player comparisons:
Career comparison / Season by season / Scoring / Stats / Stats Rankings / Games against each other

This in-depth comparison includes all the numbers, if you prefer a simplified version of this analysis with only the basic statistics, you will find it at the career comparison of these two NBA stars.

On this page we compare:

Who has better stats? Main stats / All stats
Regular Season: Averages / Totals / Pecentages
Playoffs: Averages / Totals / Pecentages

Main Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Kyrie Irving2
(points, assists)		0
14
seasons
Paul Pierce2
(rebounds, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		19
seasons
they are tied1
(steals)
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Kyrie Irving3
(points, assists, steals)		0
7
Playoffs
Paul Pierce1
(rebounds)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		14
Playoffs
they are tied1
(blocks)

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kyrie Irving6
stats		2
stats		3
stats
Paul Pierce4
stats		12
stats		0
stats
they are tied2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kyrie Irving8
stats		2
stats		3
stats
Paul Pierce3
stats		12
stats		0
stats
they are tied1
stat

- "Better Career Total" includes games and years played as stats.

- For turnovers and personal fouls, lower numbers are better.

- Field goal, free-throw and three-point attempts are not included on these tables since it can't be said that higher is better.

Now, lets compare all their stats in detail, one by one...

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Kyrie Irving has better averages in points and assists while Paul Pierce has better averages in rebounds and blocks. They are tied in steals.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kyrie Irving has better averages in points (+4.0), field goals made (+2.2), 3-pointers made (+0.8) and assists (+2.1)
- Paul Pierce has better averages in free throws made (+1.4), defensive rebounds (+1.5), total rebounds (+1.5) and blocks (+0.2)
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- Paul Pierce has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.1) and personal fouls (+0.4)
- Kyrie Irving has higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.9) and 3-pointers attempted (+1.8)
- Paul Pierce has higher average in free throws attempted (+2.1)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kyrie Irving 23.7
+4.0
Paul Pierce 19.7
Field Goals Made
Kyrie Irving 8.7
+2.2
Paul Pierce 6.5
Field Goals Attempted
Kyrie Irving 18.4
+3.9
Paul Pierce 14.5
3-Pointers Made
Kyrie Irving 2.4
+0.8
Paul Pierce 1.6
3-Pointers Attempted
Kyrie Irving 6.1
+1.8
Paul Pierce 4.3
Free Throws Made
Kyrie Irving 3.8
Paul Pierce 5.2
+1.4
Free Throws Attempted
Kyrie Irving 4.3
Paul Pierce 6.4
+2.1
Offensive Rebounds
Kyrie Irving 0.8
Paul Pierce 0.8
Defensive Rebounds
Kyrie Irving 3.3
Paul Pierce 4.8
+1.5
Total Rebounds
Kyrie Irving 4.1
Paul Pierce 5.6
+1.5
Assists
Kyrie Irving 5.6
+2.1
Paul Pierce 3.5
Steals
Kyrie Irving 1.3
Paul Pierce 1.3
Blocks
Kyrie Irving 0.4
Paul Pierce 0.6
+0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kyrie Irving 2.5
Paul Pierce 2.6
+0.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kyrie Irving 2.3
Paul Pierce 2.7
+0.4

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Paul Pierce has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Kyrie Irving.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

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- Paul Pierce played more years (+5) and games (+564), and has more points (+7,964), field goals made (+1,881), 3-pointers made (+267), free throws made (+3,935), offensive rebounds (+454), defensive rebounds (+3,900), total rebounds (+4,354), assists (+343), steals (+730) and blocks (+408)
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- Paul Pierce has more turnovers (+1,589) and personal fouls (+1,873)
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- Paul Pierce has more field goals attempted (+5,152), 3-pointers attempted (+1,053) and free throws attempted (+5,218)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kyrie Irving 14
Paul Pierce 19
+5
Games
Kyrie Irving 779
Paul Pierce 1,343
+564
Points
Kyrie Irving 18,433
Paul Pierce 26,397
+7,964
Field Goals Made
Kyrie Irving 6,787
Paul Pierce 8,668
+1,881
Field Goals Attempted
Kyrie Irving 14,313
Paul Pierce 19,465
+5,152
3-Pointers Made
Kyrie Irving 1,876
Paul Pierce 2,143
+267
3-Pointers Attempted
Kyrie Irving 4,763
Paul Pierce 5,816
+1,053
Free Throws Made
Kyrie Irving 2,983
Paul Pierce 6,918
+3,935
Free Throws Attempted
Kyrie Irving 3,360
Paul Pierce 8,578
+5,218
Offensive Rebounds
Kyrie Irving 638
Paul Pierce 1,092
+454
Defensive Rebounds
Kyrie Irving 2,535
Paul Pierce 6,435
+3,900
Total Rebounds
Kyrie Irving 3,173
Paul Pierce 7,527
+4,354
Assists
Kyrie Irving 4,365
Paul Pierce 4,708
+343
Steals
Kyrie Irving 1,022
Paul Pierce 1,752
+730
Blocks
Kyrie Irving 337
Paul Pierce 745
+408
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kyrie Irving 1,943
Paul Pierce 3,532
+1,589
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kyrie Irving 1,770
Paul Pierce 3,643
+1,873

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Kyrie Irving has better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Paul Pierce.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kyrie Irving 47.4%
+2.9
Paul Pierce 44.5%
3-Point Percentage
Kyrie Irving 39.4%
+2.6
Paul Pierce 36.8%
Free Throw Percentage
Kyrie Irving 88.8%
+8.2
Paul Pierce 80.6%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Kyrie Irving has better averages in points, assists and steals while Paul Pierce has better average in rebounds. They are tied in blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Kyrie Irving has better averages in points (+4.3), field goals made (+2.5), 3-pointers made (+0.7), offensive rebounds (+0.2), assists (+1.5) and steals (+0.1)
- Paul Pierce has better averages in free throws made (+1.4), defensive rebounds (+2.3) and total rebounds (+2.1)
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- Paul Pierce has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.6) and personal fouls (+0.8)
- Kyrie Irving has higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.4) and 3-pointers attempted (+1.4)
- Paul Pierce has higher average in free throws attempted (+1.9)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kyrie Irving 23.0
+4.3
Paul Pierce 18.7
Field Goals Made
Kyrie Irving 8.5
+2.5
Paul Pierce 6.0
Field Goals Attempted
Kyrie Irving 18.6
+4.4
Paul Pierce 14.2
3-Pointers Made
Kyrie Irving 2.3
+0.7
Paul Pierce 1.6
3-Pointers Attempted
Kyrie Irving 6.0
+1.4
Paul Pierce 4.6
Free Throws Made
Kyrie Irving 3.7
Paul Pierce 5.1
+1.4
Free Throws Attempted
Kyrie Irving 4.2
Paul Pierce 6.1
+1.9
Offensive Rebounds
Kyrie Irving 0.9
+0.2
Paul Pierce 0.7
Defensive Rebounds
Kyrie Irving 2.8
Paul Pierce 5.1
+2.3
Total Rebounds
Kyrie Irving 3.7
Paul Pierce 5.8
+2.1
Assists
Kyrie Irving 4.9
+1.5
Paul Pierce 3.4
Steals
Kyrie Irving 1.3
+0.1
Paul Pierce 1.2
Blocks
Kyrie Irving 0.6
Paul Pierce 0.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kyrie Irving 2.2
Paul Pierce 2.8
+0.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kyrie Irving 2.4
Paul Pierce 3.2
+0.8

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Paul Pierce has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Kyrie Irving.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

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- Paul Pierce played more years (+7) and games (+74), and has more points (+969), field goals made (+207), 3-pointers made (+51), free throws made (+504), offensive rebounds (+42), defensive rebounds (+590), total rebounds (+632), assists (+108), steals (+76) and blocks (+52)
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- Paul Pierce has more turnovers (+261) and personal fouls (+314)
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- Paul Pierce has more field goals attempted (+634), 3-pointers attempted (+203) and free throws attempted (+633)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kyrie Irving 7
Paul Pierce 14
+7
Games
Kyrie Irving 96
Paul Pierce 170
+74
Points
Kyrie Irving 2,211
Paul Pierce 3,180
+969
Field Goals Made
Kyrie Irving 815
Paul Pierce 1,022
+207
Field Goals Attempted
Kyrie Irving 1,781
Paul Pierce 2,415
+634
3-Pointers Made
Kyrie Irving 225
Paul Pierce 276
+51
3-Pointers Attempted
Kyrie Irving 574
Paul Pierce 777
+203
Free Throws Made
Kyrie Irving 356
Paul Pierce 860
+504
Free Throws Attempted
Kyrie Irving 403
Paul Pierce 1,036
+633
Offensive Rebounds
Kyrie Irving 83
Paul Pierce 125
+42
Defensive Rebounds
Kyrie Irving 270
Paul Pierce 860
+590
Total Rebounds
Kyrie Irving 353
Paul Pierce 985
+632
Assists
Kyrie Irving 471
Paul Pierce 579
+108
Steals
Kyrie Irving 128
Paul Pierce 204
+76
Blocks
Kyrie Irving 53
Paul Pierce 105
+52
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kyrie Irving 215
Paul Pierce 476
+261
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kyrie Irving 233
Paul Pierce 547
+314

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Kyrie Irving has better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Paul Pierce.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kyrie Irving 45.8%
+3.5
Paul Pierce 42.3%
3-Point Percentage
Kyrie Irving 39.2%
+3.7
Paul Pierce 35.5%
Free Throw Percentage
Kyrie Irving 88.3%
+5.3
Paul Pierce 83.0%
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