Complete Stats Comparison of Larry Bird and Jaren Jackson Jr.

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Larry Bird and Jaren Jackson Jr. 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, assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		13
seasons
Jaren Jackson Jr.1
(blocks)		1
(blocks)		7
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Larry Bird4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		12
Playoffs
Jaren Jackson Jr.1
(blocks)		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 Bird9
stats		10
stats		3
stats
Jaren Jackson Jr.3
stats		4
stats		0
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Larry Bird8
stats		12
stats		2
stats
Jaren Jackson Jr.4
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, assists and steals while Jaren Jackson Jr. has better average in blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Larry Bird has better averages in points (+5.8), field goals made (+3.1), free throws made (+0.7), offensive rebounds (+0.7), defensive rebounds (+3.8), total rebounds (+4.5), assists (+4.8) and steals (+0.7)
- Jaren Jackson Jr. has better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.0) and blocks (+1.1)
- Larry Bird has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.2)
- Jaren Jackson Jr. has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.1)
- Larry Bird has higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.3) and free throws attempted (+0.4)
- Jaren Jackson Jr. has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+3.0)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Larry Bird 24.3
+5.8
Jaren Jackson Jr. 18.5
Field Goals Made
Larry Bird 9.6
+3.1
Jaren Jackson Jr. 6.5
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Bird 19.3
+5.3
Jaren Jackson Jr. 14.0
3-Pointers Made
Larry Bird 0.7
Jaren Jackson Jr. 1.7
+1.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Bird 1.9
Jaren Jackson Jr. 4.9
+3.0
Free Throws Made
Larry Bird 4.4
+0.7
Jaren Jackson Jr. 3.7
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Bird 5.0
+0.4
Jaren Jackson Jr. 4.6
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 2.0
+0.7
Jaren Jackson Jr. 1.3
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 8.0
+3.8
Jaren Jackson Jr. 4.2
Total Rebounds
Larry Bird 10.0
+4.5
Jaren Jackson Jr. 5.5
Assists
Larry Bird 6.3
+4.8
Jaren Jackson Jr. 1.5
Steals
Larry Bird 1.7
+0.7
Jaren Jackson Jr. 1.0
Blocks
Larry Bird 0.8
Jaren Jackson Jr. 1.9
+1.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 3.1
+1.2
Jaren Jackson Jr. 1.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 2.5
Jaren Jackson Jr. 3.6
+1.1

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 has more total points, rebounds, assists and steals while Jaren Jackson Jr. has more total blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Larry Bird played more years (+6) and games (+490), and has more points (+14,273), field goals made (+5,933), free throws made (+2,462), offensive rebounds (+1,209), defensive rebounds (+5,507), total rebounds (+6,716), assists (+5,093) and steals (+1,142)
- Jaren Jackson Jr. has more 3-pointers made (+55) and blocks (+22)
- Larry Bird has more turnovers (+2,054) and personal fouls (+794)
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- Larry Bird has more field goals attempted (+11,634) and free throws attempted (+2,580)
- Jaren Jackson Jr. has more 3-pointers attempted (+281)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Larry Bird 13
+6
Jaren Jackson Jr. 7
Games
Larry Bird 897
+490
Jaren Jackson Jr. 407
Points
Larry Bird 21,791
+14,273
Jaren Jackson Jr. 7,518
Field Goals Made
Larry Bird 8,591
+5,933
Jaren Jackson Jr. 2,658
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Bird 17,334
+11,634
Jaren Jackson Jr. 5,700
3-Pointers Made
Larry Bird 649
Jaren Jackson Jr. 704
+55
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Bird 1,727
Jaren Jackson Jr. 2,008
+281
Free Throws Made
Larry Bird 3,960
+2,462
Jaren Jackson Jr. 1,498
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Bird 4,471
+2,580
Jaren Jackson Jr. 1,891
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 1,757
+1,209
Jaren Jackson Jr. 548
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 7,217
+5,507
Jaren Jackson Jr. 1,710
Total Rebounds
Larry Bird 8,974
+6,716
Jaren Jackson Jr. 2,258
Assists
Larry Bird 5,695
+5,093
Jaren Jackson Jr. 602
Steals
Larry Bird 1,556
+1,142
Jaren Jackson Jr. 414
Blocks
Larry Bird 755
Jaren Jackson Jr. 777
+22
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 2,816
+2,054
Jaren Jackson Jr. 762
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 2,279
+794
Jaren Jackson Jr. 1,485

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Larry Bird has better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Jaren Jackson Jr..

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Larry Bird 49.6%
+3.0
Jaren Jackson Jr. 46.6%
3-Point Percentage
Larry Bird 37.6%
+2.5
Jaren Jackson Jr. 35.1%
Free Throw Percentage
Larry Bird 88.6%
+9.4
Jaren Jackson Jr. 79.2%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Larry Bird has better averages in points, rebounds, assists and steals while Jaren Jackson Jr. has better average in blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Larry Bird has better averages in points (+8.1), field goals made (+3.8), free throws made (+1.7), defensive rebounds (+4.0), total rebounds (+3.8), assists (+5.4) and steals (+0.9)
- Jaren Jackson Jr. has better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.2), offensive rebounds (+0.2) and blocks (+1.0)
- Larry Bird has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.2)
- Jaren Jackson Jr. has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.3)
- Larry Bird has higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.8) and free throws attempted (+1.6)
- Jaren Jackson Jr. has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+3.5)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Larry Bird 23.8
+8.1
Jaren Jackson Jr. 15.7
Field Goals Made
Larry Bird 8.9
+3.8
Jaren Jackson Jr. 5.1
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Bird 18.8
+5.8
Jaren Jackson Jr. 13.0
3-Pointers Made
Larry Bird 0.5
Jaren Jackson Jr. 1.7
+1.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Bird 1.5
Jaren Jackson Jr. 5.0
+3.5
Free Throws Made
Larry Bird 5.5
+1.7
Jaren Jackson Jr. 3.8
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Bird 6.2
+1.6
Jaren Jackson Jr. 4.6
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 2.2
Jaren Jackson Jr. 2.4
+0.2
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 8.1
+4.0
Jaren Jackson Jr. 4.1
Total Rebounds
Larry Bird 10.3
+3.8
Jaren Jackson Jr. 6.5
Assists
Larry Bird 6.5
+5.4
Jaren Jackson Jr. 1.1
Steals
Larry Bird 1.8
+0.9
Jaren Jackson Jr. 0.9
Blocks
Larry Bird 0.9
Jaren Jackson Jr. 1.9
+1.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 3.1
+1.2
Jaren Jackson Jr. 1.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 2.8
Jaren Jackson Jr. 4.1
+1.3

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 Jaren Jackson Jr..

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Larry Bird played more years (+8) and games (+137), and has more points (+3,472), field goals made (+1,319), 3-pointers made (+35), free throws made (+799), offensive rebounds (+296), defensive rebounds (+1,211), total rebounds (+1,507), assists (+1,031), steals (+272) and blocks (+95)
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- Larry Bird has more turnovers (+456) and personal fouls (+354)
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- Larry Bird has more field goals attempted (+2,739), 3-pointers attempted (+113) and free throws attempted (+887)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Larry Bird 12
+8
Jaren Jackson Jr. 4
Games
Larry Bird 164
+137
Jaren Jackson Jr. 27
Points
Larry Bird 3,897
+3,472
Jaren Jackson Jr. 425
Field Goals Made
Larry Bird 1,458
+1,319
Jaren Jackson Jr. 139
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Bird 3,090
+2,739
Jaren Jackson Jr. 351
3-Pointers Made
Larry Bird 80
+35
Jaren Jackson Jr. 45
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Bird 249
+113
Jaren Jackson Jr. 136
Free Throws Made
Larry Bird 901
+799
Jaren Jackson Jr. 102
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Bird 1,012
+887
Jaren Jackson Jr. 125
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 360
+296
Jaren Jackson Jr. 64
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 1,323
+1,211
Jaren Jackson Jr. 112
Total Rebounds
Larry Bird 1,683
+1,507
Jaren Jackson Jr. 176
Assists
Larry Bird 1,062
+1,031
Jaren Jackson Jr. 31
Steals
Larry Bird 296
+272
Jaren Jackson Jr. 24
Blocks
Larry Bird 145
+95
Jaren Jackson Jr. 50
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 506
+456
Jaren Jackson Jr. 50
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 466
+354
Jaren Jackson Jr. 112

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 Jaren Jackson Jr. has better 3-point percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Larry Bird 47.2%
+7.6
Jaren Jackson Jr. 39.6%
3-Point Percentage
Larry Bird 32.1%
Jaren Jackson Jr. 33.1%
+1.0
Free Throw Percentage
Larry Bird 89.0%
+7.4
Jaren Jackson Jr. 81.6%
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