Complete Stats Comparison of Larry Bird and Domantas Sabonis

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Larry Bird and Domantas Sabonis 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, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		13
seasons
Domantas Sabonis1
(rebounds)		0
10
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
Domantas Sabonis0
0
4
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
Domantas Sabonis3
stats		3
stats		1
stat
they are tied1
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
Domantas Sabonis2
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, assists, steals and blocks while Domantas Sabonis has better average in rebounds.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Larry Bird has better averages in points (+8.2), field goals made (+3.3), 3-pointers made (+0.2), free throws made (+1.4), assists (+1.4), steals (+0.9) and blocks (+0.3)
- Domantas Sabonis has better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.7) and total rebounds (+0.7)
- Larry Bird has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.5)
- Domantas Sabonis has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.6)
- Larry Bird has higher averages in field goals attempted (+8.0), 3-pointers attempted (+0.5) and free throws attempted (+0.8)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Larry Bird 24.3
+8.2
Domantas Sabonis 16.1
Field Goals Made
Larry Bird 9.6
+3.3
Domantas Sabonis 6.3
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Bird 19.3
+8.0
Domantas Sabonis 11.3
3-Pointers Made
Larry Bird 0.7
+0.2
Domantas Sabonis 0.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Bird 1.9
+0.5
Domantas Sabonis 1.4
Free Throws Made
Larry Bird 4.4
+1.4
Domantas Sabonis 3.0
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Bird 5.0
+0.8
Domantas Sabonis 4.2
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 2.0
Domantas Sabonis 2.7
+0.7
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 8.0
Domantas Sabonis 8.0
Total Rebounds
Larry Bird 10.0
Domantas Sabonis 10.7
+0.7
Assists
Larry Bird 6.3
+1.4
Domantas Sabonis 4.9
Steals
Larry Bird 1.7
+0.9
Domantas Sabonis 0.8
Blocks
Larry Bird 0.8
+0.3
Domantas Sabonis 0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 3.1
+0.5
Domantas Sabonis 2.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 2.5
Domantas Sabonis 3.1
+0.6

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 Domantas Sabonis.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Larry Bird played more years (+3) and games (+240), and has more points (+11,201), field goals made (+4,449), 3-pointers made (+335), free throws made (+1,968), defensive rebounds (+1,988), total rebounds (+1,959), assists (+2,492), steals (+1,047) and blocks (+456)
- Domantas Sabonis has more offensive rebounds (+29)
- Larry Bird has more turnovers (+1,126) and personal fouls (+217)
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- Larry Bird has more field goals attempted (+9,923), 3-pointers attempted (+814) and free throws attempted (+1,740)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Larry Bird 13
+3
Domantas Sabonis 10
Games
Larry Bird 897
+240
Domantas Sabonis 657
Points
Larry Bird 21,791
+11,201
Domantas Sabonis 10,590
Field Goals Made
Larry Bird 8,591
+4,449
Domantas Sabonis 4,142
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Bird 17,334
+9,923
Domantas Sabonis 7,411
3-Pointers Made
Larry Bird 649
+335
Domantas Sabonis 314
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Bird 1,727
+814
Domantas Sabonis 913
Free Throws Made
Larry Bird 3,960
+1,968
Domantas Sabonis 1,992
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Bird 4,471
+1,740
Domantas Sabonis 2,731
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 1,757
Domantas Sabonis 1,786
+29
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 7,217
+1,988
Domantas Sabonis 5,229
Total Rebounds
Larry Bird 8,974
+1,959
Domantas Sabonis 7,015
Assists
Larry Bird 5,695
+2,492
Domantas Sabonis 3,203
Steals
Larry Bird 1,556
+1,047
Domantas Sabonis 509
Blocks
Larry Bird 755
+456
Domantas Sabonis 299
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 2,816
+1,126
Domantas Sabonis 1,690
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 2,279
+217
Domantas Sabonis 2,062

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Larry Bird 49.6%
Domantas Sabonis 55.9%
+6.3
3-Point Percentage
Larry Bird 37.6%
+3.2
Domantas Sabonis 34.4%
Free Throw Percentage
Larry Bird 88.6%
+15.7
Domantas Sabonis 72.9%

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 Domantas Sabonis.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Larry Bird has better averages in points (+11.8), field goals made (+4.0), 3-pointers made (+0.3), free throws made (+3.3), defensive rebounds (+3.7), total rebounds (+3.3), assists (+3.8), steals (+1.0) and blocks (+0.4)
- Domantas Sabonis has better average in offensive rebounds (+0.4)
- Larry Bird has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.2)
- Domantas Sabonis has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.5)
- Larry Bird has higher averages in field goals attempted (+9.1), 3-pointers attempted (+0.6) and free throws attempted (+3.0)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Larry Bird 23.8
+11.8
Domantas Sabonis 12.0
Field Goals Made
Larry Bird 8.9
+4.0
Domantas Sabonis 4.9
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Bird 18.8
+9.1
Domantas Sabonis 9.7
3-Pointers Made
Larry Bird 0.5
+0.3
Domantas Sabonis 0.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Bird 1.5
+0.6
Domantas Sabonis 0.9
Free Throws Made
Larry Bird 5.5
+3.3
Domantas Sabonis 2.2
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Bird 6.2
+3.0
Domantas Sabonis 3.2
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 2.2
Domantas Sabonis 2.6
+0.4
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 8.1
+3.7
Domantas Sabonis 4.4
Total Rebounds
Larry Bird 10.3
+3.3
Domantas Sabonis 7.0
Assists
Larry Bird 6.5
+3.8
Domantas Sabonis 2.7
Steals
Larry Bird 1.8
+1.0
Domantas Sabonis 0.8
Blocks
Larry Bird 0.9
+0.4
Domantas Sabonis 0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 3.1
+1.2
Domantas Sabonis 1.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 2.8
Domantas Sabonis 3.3
+0.5

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 Domantas Sabonis.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Larry Bird played more years (+8) and games (+144), and has more points (+3,657), field goals made (+1,361), 3-pointers made (+77), free throws made (+858), offensive rebounds (+308), defensive rebounds (+1,235), total rebounds (+1,543), assists (+1,008), steals (+281) and blocks (+135)
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- Larry Bird has more turnovers (+468) and personal fouls (+400)
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- Larry Bird has more field goals attempted (+2,897), 3-pointers attempted (+232) and free throws attempted (+948)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Larry Bird 12
+8
Domantas Sabonis 4
Games
Larry Bird 164
+144
Domantas Sabonis 20
Points
Larry Bird 3,897
+3,657
Domantas Sabonis 240
Field Goals Made
Larry Bird 1,458
+1,361
Domantas Sabonis 97
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Bird 3,090
+2,897
Domantas Sabonis 193
3-Pointers Made
Larry Bird 80
+77
Domantas Sabonis 3
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Bird 249
+232
Domantas Sabonis 17
Free Throws Made
Larry Bird 901
+858
Domantas Sabonis 43
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Bird 1,012
+948
Domantas Sabonis 64
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 360
+308
Domantas Sabonis 52
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 1,323
+1,235
Domantas Sabonis 88
Total Rebounds
Larry Bird 1,683
+1,543
Domantas Sabonis 140
Assists
Larry Bird 1,062
+1,008
Domantas Sabonis 54
Steals
Larry Bird 296
+281
Domantas Sabonis 15
Blocks
Larry Bird 145
+135
Domantas Sabonis 10
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 506
+468
Domantas Sabonis 38
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 466
+400
Domantas Sabonis 66

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Larry Bird 47.2%
Domantas Sabonis 50.3%
+3.1
3-Point Percentage
Larry Bird 32.1%
+14.5
Domantas Sabonis 17.6%
Free Throw Percentage
Larry Bird 89.0%
+21.8
Domantas Sabonis 67.2%
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