Complete Stats Comparison of Larry Bird and Dennis Rodman

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Larry Bird and Dennis Rodman 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 / 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
Larry Bird4
(points, assists, steals, blocks)		4
(points, assists, steals, blocks)		13
seasons
Dennis Rodman1
(rebounds)		1
(rebounds)		14
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
Dennis Rodman0
0
11
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		8
stats		2
stats
Dennis Rodman4
stats		6
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Larry Bird10
stats		11
stats		2
stats
Dennis Rodman2
stats		3
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 had better averages in points, assists, steals and blocks while Dennis Rodman had better average in rebounds.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Larry Bird had better averages in points (+17.0), field goals made (+6.6), 3-pointers made (+0.6), free throws made (+3.2), assists (+4.5), steals (+1.0) and blocks (+0.2)
- Dennis Rodman had better averages in offensive rebounds (+2.8), defensive rebounds (+0.4) and total rebounds (+3.1)
- Larry Bird had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.5)
- Dennis Rodman had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.6)
- Larry Bird had higher averages in field goals attempted (+13.5), 3-pointers attempted (+1.5) and free throws attempted (+3.0)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Larry Bird 24.3
+17.0
Dennis Rodman 7.3
Field Goals Made
Larry Bird 9.6
+6.6
Dennis Rodman 3.0
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Bird 19.3
+13.5
Dennis Rodman 5.8
3-Pointers Made
Larry Bird 0.7
+0.6
Dennis Rodman 0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Bird 1.9
+1.5
Dennis Rodman 0.4
Free Throws Made
Larry Bird 4.4
+3.2
Dennis Rodman 1.2
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Bird 5.0
+3.0
Dennis Rodman 2.0
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 2.0
Dennis Rodman 4.8
+2.8
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 8.0
Dennis Rodman 8.4
+0.4
Total Rebounds
Larry Bird 10.0
Dennis Rodman 13.1
+3.1
Assists
Larry Bird 6.3
+4.5
Dennis Rodman 1.8
Steals
Larry Bird 1.7
+1.0
Dennis Rodman 0.7
Blocks
Larry Bird 0.8
+0.2
Dennis Rodman 0.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 3.1
+1.5
Dennis Rodman 1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 2.5
Dennis Rodman 3.1
+0.6

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Larry Bird had more total points, assists, steals and blocks while Dennis Rodman had more total rebounds.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Larry Bird had more points (+15,108), field goals made (+5,825), 3-pointers made (+567), free throws made (+2,891), assists (+4,095), steals (+945) and blocks (+224)
- Dennis Rodman played more years (+1) and games (+14), and had more offensive rebounds (+2,572), defensive rebounds (+408) and total rebounds (+2,980)
- Larry Bird had more turnovers (+1,332)
- Dennis Rodman had more personal fouls (+564)
- Larry Bird had more field goals attempted (+12,024), 3-pointers attempted (+1,372) and free throws attempted (+2,639)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Larry Bird 13
Dennis Rodman 14
+1
Games
Larry Bird 897
Dennis Rodman 911
+14
Points
Larry Bird 21,791
+15,108
Dennis Rodman 6,683
Field Goals Made
Larry Bird 8,591
+5,825
Dennis Rodman 2,766
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Bird 17,334
+12,024
Dennis Rodman 5,310
3-Pointers Made
Larry Bird 649
+567
Dennis Rodman 82
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Bird 1,727
+1,372
Dennis Rodman 355
Free Throws Made
Larry Bird 3,960
+2,891
Dennis Rodman 1,069
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Bird 4,471
+2,639
Dennis Rodman 1,832
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 1,757
Dennis Rodman 4,329
+2,572
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 7,217
Dennis Rodman 7,625
+408
Total Rebounds
Larry Bird 8,974
Dennis Rodman 11,954
+2,980
Assists
Larry Bird 5,695
+4,095
Dennis Rodman 1,600
Steals
Larry Bird 1,556
+945
Dennis Rodman 611
Blocks
Larry Bird 755
+224
Dennis Rodman 531
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 2,816
+1,332
Dennis Rodman 1,484
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 2,279
Dennis Rodman 2,843
+564

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Larry Bird had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Dennis Rodman had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Larry Bird 49.6%
Dennis Rodman 52.1%
+2.5
3-Point Percentage
Larry Bird 37.6%
+14.5
Dennis Rodman 23.1%
Free Throw Percentage
Larry Bird 88.6%
+30.2
Dennis Rodman 58.4%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Larry Bird had better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Dennis Rodman.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Larry Bird had better averages in points (+17.4), field goals made (+6.3), 3-pointers made (+0.5), free throws made (+4.4), defensive rebounds (+1.9), total rebounds (+0.4), assists (+5.3), steals (+1.2) and blocks (+0.3)
- Dennis Rodman had better average in offensive rebounds (+1.5)
- Larry Bird had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.6)
- Dennis Rodman had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.9)
- Larry Bird had higher averages in field goals attempted (+13.5), 3-pointers attempted (+1.2) and free throws attempted (+4.1)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Larry Bird 23.8
+17.4
Dennis Rodman 6.4
Field Goals Made
Larry Bird 8.9
+6.3
Dennis Rodman 2.6
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Bird 18.8
+13.5
Dennis Rodman 5.3
3-Pointers Made
Larry Bird 0.5
+0.5
Dennis Rodman 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Bird 1.5
+1.2
Dennis Rodman 0.3
Free Throws Made
Larry Bird 5.5
+4.4
Dennis Rodman 1.1
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Bird 6.2
+4.1
Dennis Rodman 2.1
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 2.2
Dennis Rodman 3.7
+1.5
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 8.1
+1.9
Dennis Rodman 6.2
Total Rebounds
Larry Bird 10.3
+0.4
Dennis Rodman 9.9
Assists
Larry Bird 6.5
+5.3
Dennis Rodman 1.2
Steals
Larry Bird 1.8
+1.2
Dennis Rodman 0.6
Blocks
Larry Bird 0.9
+0.3
Dennis Rodman 0.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 3.1
+1.6
Dennis Rodman 1.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 2.8
Dennis Rodman 3.7
+0.9

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Larry Bird had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Dennis Rodman.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Larry Bird played more years (+1) and had more points (+2,816), field goals made (+1,016), 3-pointers made (+73), free throws made (+711), defensive rebounds (+273), total rebounds (+7), assists (+857), steals (+190) and blocks (+48)
- Dennis Rodman played more games (+5) and had more offensive rebounds (+266)
- Larry Bird had more turnovers (+248)
- Dennis Rodman had more personal fouls (+164)
- Larry Bird had more field goals attempted (+2,188), 3-pointers attempted (+202) and free throws attempted (+660)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Larry Bird 12
+1
Dennis Rodman 11
Games
Larry Bird 164
Dennis Rodman 169
+5
Points
Larry Bird 3,897
+2,816
Dennis Rodman 1,081
Field Goals Made
Larry Bird 1,458
+1,016
Dennis Rodman 442
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Bird 3,090
+2,188
Dennis Rodman 902
3-Pointers Made
Larry Bird 80
+73
Dennis Rodman 7
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Bird 249
+202
Dennis Rodman 47
Free Throws Made
Larry Bird 901
+711
Dennis Rodman 190
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Bird 1,012
+660
Dennis Rodman 352
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 360
Dennis Rodman 626
+266
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 1,323
+273
Dennis Rodman 1,050
Total Rebounds
Larry Bird 1,683
+7
Dennis Rodman 1,676
Assists
Larry Bird 1,062
+857
Dennis Rodman 205
Steals
Larry Bird 296
+190
Dennis Rodman 106
Blocks
Larry Bird 145
+48
Dennis Rodman 97
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 506
+248
Dennis Rodman 258
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 466
Dennis Rodman 630
+164

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Larry Bird had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Dennis Rodman had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Larry Bird 47.2%
Dennis Rodman 49.0%
+1.8
3-Point Percentage
Larry Bird 32.1%
+17.2
Dennis Rodman 14.9%
Free Throw Percentage
Larry Bird 89.0%
+35.0
Dennis Rodman 54.0%
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