Complete Stats Comparison of Larry Bird and Darius Garland

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Larry Bird and Darius Garland 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

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
Larry Bird4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		13
seasons
Darius Garland1
(assists)		0
7
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Larry Bird5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		12
Playoffs
Darius Garland0
0
3
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Larry Bird8
stats		11
stats		2
stats
Darius Garland4
stats		3
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Larry Bird10
stats		12
stats		2
stats
Darius Garland2
stats		2
stats		1
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, Larry Bird has better averages in points, rebounds, steals and blocks while Darius Garland has better average in assists.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Larry Bird has better averages in points (+5.5), field goals made (+2.8), free throws made (+1.7), offensive rebounds (+1.5), defensive rebounds (+5.8), total rebounds (+7.3), steals (+0.5) and blocks (+0.7)
- Darius Garland has better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.6) and assists (+0.4)
- Larry Bird has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.1) and personal fouls (+0.7)
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- Larry Bird has higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.1) and free throws attempted (+1.9)
- Darius Garland has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+4.2)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Larry Bird 24.3
+5.5
Darius Garland 18.8
Field Goals Made
Larry Bird 9.6
+2.8
Darius Garland 6.8
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Bird 19.3
+4.1
Darius Garland 15.2
3-Pointers Made
Larry Bird 0.7
Darius Garland 2.3
+1.6
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Bird 1.9
Darius Garland 6.1
+4.2
Free Throws Made
Larry Bird 4.4
+1.7
Darius Garland 2.7
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Bird 5.0
+1.9
Darius Garland 3.1
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 2.0
+1.5
Darius Garland 0.5
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 8.0
+5.8
Darius Garland 2.2
Total Rebounds
Larry Bird 10.0
+7.3
Darius Garland 2.7
Assists
Larry Bird 6.3
Darius Garland 6.7
+0.4
Steals
Larry Bird 1.7
+0.5
Darius Garland 1.2
Blocks
Larry Bird 0.8
+0.7
Darius Garland 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 3.1
+0.1
Darius Garland 3.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 2.5
+0.7
Darius Garland 1.8

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Larry Bird has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Darius Garland.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Larry Bird played more years (+6) and games (+497), and has more points (+14,283), field goals made (+5,852), free throws made (+2,869), offensive rebounds (+1,552), defensive rebounds (+6,357), total rebounds (+7,909), assists (+3,012), steals (+1,096) and blocks (+709)
- Darius Garland has more 3-pointers made (+290)
- Larry Bird has more turnovers (+1,636) and personal fouls (+1,544)
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- Larry Bird has more field goals attempted (+11,261) and free throws attempted (+3,214)
- Darius Garland has more 3-pointers attempted (+701)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Larry Bird 13
+6
Darius Garland 7
Games
Larry Bird 897
+497
Darius Garland 400
Points
Larry Bird 21,791
+14,283
Darius Garland 7,508
Field Goals Made
Larry Bird 8,591
+5,852
Darius Garland 2,739
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Bird 17,334
+11,261
Darius Garland 6,073
3-Pointers Made
Larry Bird 649
Darius Garland 939
+290
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Bird 1,727
Darius Garland 2,428
+701
Free Throws Made
Larry Bird 3,960
+2,869
Darius Garland 1,091
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Bird 4,471
+3,214
Darius Garland 1,257
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 1,757
+1,552
Darius Garland 205
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 7,217
+6,357
Darius Garland 860
Total Rebounds
Larry Bird 8,974
+7,909
Darius Garland 1,065
Assists
Larry Bird 5,695
+3,012
Darius Garland 2,683
Steals
Larry Bird 1,556
+1,096
Darius Garland 460
Blocks
Larry Bird 755
+709
Darius Garland 46
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 2,816
+1,636
Darius Garland 1,180
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 2,279
+1,544
Darius Garland 735

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Larry Bird has better field goal percentage and free throw percentage while Darius Garland has better 3-point percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Larry Bird 49.6%
+4.5
Darius Garland 45.1%
3-Point Percentage
Larry Bird 37.6%
Darius Garland 38.7%
+1.1
Free Throw Percentage
Larry Bird 88.6%
+1.8
Darius Garland 86.8%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Larry Bird has better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Darius Garland.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Larry Bird has better averages in points (+6.5), field goals made (+2.7), free throws made (+2.8), offensive rebounds (+2.1), defensive rebounds (+5.3), total rebounds (+7.4), assists (+1.0), steals (+0.8) and blocks (+0.8)
- Darius Garland has better average in 3-pointers made (+1.6)
- Larry Bird has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.4)
- Darius Garland has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.2)
- Larry Bird has higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.3) and free throws attempted (+3.0)
- Darius Garland has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+4.7)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Larry Bird 23.8
+6.5
Darius Garland 17.3
Field Goals Made
Larry Bird 8.9
+2.7
Darius Garland 6.2
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Bird 18.8
+4.3
Darius Garland 14.5
3-Pointers Made
Larry Bird 0.5
Darius Garland 2.1
+1.6
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Bird 1.5
Darius Garland 6.2
+4.7
Free Throws Made
Larry Bird 5.5
+2.8
Darius Garland 2.7
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Bird 6.2
+3.0
Darius Garland 3.2
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 2.2
+2.1
Darius Garland 0.1
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 8.1
+5.3
Darius Garland 2.8
Total Rebounds
Larry Bird 10.3
+7.4
Darius Garland 2.9
Assists
Larry Bird 6.5
+1.0
Darius Garland 5.5
Steals
Larry Bird 1.8
+0.8
Darius Garland 1.0
Blocks
Larry Bird 0.9
+0.8
Darius Garland 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 3.1
+0.4
Darius Garland 2.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 2.8
Darius Garland 3.0
+0.2

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Larry Bird has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Darius Garland.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Larry Bird played more years (+9) and games (+142), and has more points (+3,516), field goals made (+1,321), 3-pointers made (+33), free throws made (+841), offensive rebounds (+358), defensive rebounds (+1,262), total rebounds (+1,620), assists (+942), steals (+273) and blocks (+142)
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- Larry Bird has more turnovers (+446) and personal fouls (+399)
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- Larry Bird has more field goals attempted (+2,770), 3-pointers attempted (+112) and free throws attempted (+942)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Larry Bird 12
+9
Darius Garland 3
Games
Larry Bird 164
+142
Darius Garland 22
Points
Larry Bird 3,897
+3,516
Darius Garland 381
Field Goals Made
Larry Bird 1,458
+1,321
Darius Garland 137
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Bird 3,090
+2,770
Darius Garland 320
3-Pointers Made
Larry Bird 80
+33
Darius Garland 47
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Bird 249
+112
Darius Garland 137
Free Throws Made
Larry Bird 901
+841
Darius Garland 60
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Bird 1,012
+942
Darius Garland 70
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 360
+358
Darius Garland 2
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 1,323
+1,262
Darius Garland 61
Total Rebounds
Larry Bird 1,683
+1,620
Darius Garland 63
Assists
Larry Bird 1,062
+942
Darius Garland 120
Steals
Larry Bird 296
+273
Darius Garland 23
Blocks
Larry Bird 145
+142
Darius Garland 3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 506
+446
Darius Garland 60
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 466
+399
Darius Garland 67

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Larry Bird has better field goal percentage and free throw percentage while Darius Garland has better 3-point percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Larry Bird 47.2%
+4.4
Darius Garland 42.8%
3-Point Percentage
Larry Bird 32.1%
Darius Garland 34.3%
+2.2
Free Throw Percentage
Larry Bird 89.0%
+3.3
Darius Garland 85.7%
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