Complete Stats Comparison of Larry Bird and Kawhi Leonard

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Larry Bird and Kawhi Leonard 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, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		13
seasons
Kawhi Leonard0
0
14
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
Larry Bird4
(points, rebounds, assists, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		12
Playoffs
Kawhi Leonard0
0
12
Playoffs
they are tied1
(steals)

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		10
stats		1
stat
Kawhi Leonard3
stats		4
stats		2
stats
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Larry Bird8
stats		10
stats		1
stat
Kawhi Leonard3
stats		3
stats		2
stats
they are tied1
stat		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, Larry Bird has better averages in points, rebounds, assists and blocks than Kawhi Leonard. They are tied in steals.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Larry Bird has better averages in points (+4.2), field goals made (+2.3), free throws made (+0.5), offensive rebounds (+0.8), defensive rebounds (+2.8), total rebounds (+3.6), assists (+3.3) and blocks (+0.2)
- Kawhi Leonard has better average in 3-pointers made (+0.9)
- Larry Bird has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.4) and personal fouls (+0.8)
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- Larry Bird has higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.7) and free throws attempted (+0.5)
- Kawhi Leonard has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.2)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Larry Bird 24.3
+4.2
Kawhi Leonard 20.1
Field Goals Made
Larry Bird 9.6
+2.3
Kawhi Leonard 7.3
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Bird 19.3
+4.7
Kawhi Leonard 14.6
3-Pointers Made
Larry Bird 0.7
Kawhi Leonard 1.6
+0.9
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Bird 1.9
Kawhi Leonard 4.1
+2.2
Free Throws Made
Larry Bird 4.4
+0.5
Kawhi Leonard 3.9
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Bird 5.0
+0.5
Kawhi Leonard 4.5
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 2.0
+0.8
Kawhi Leonard 1.2
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 8.0
+2.8
Kawhi Leonard 5.2
Total Rebounds
Larry Bird 10.0
+3.6
Kawhi Leonard 6.4
Assists
Larry Bird 6.3
+3.3
Kawhi Leonard 3.0
Steals
Larry Bird 1.7
Kawhi Leonard 1.7
Blocks
Larry Bird 0.8
+0.2
Kawhi Leonard 0.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 3.1
+1.4
Kawhi Leonard 1.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 2.5
+0.8
Kawhi Leonard 1.7

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 Kawhi Leonard.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Larry Bird played more games (+163) and has more points (+7,048), field goals made (+3,236), free throws made (+1,115), offensive rebounds (+884), defensive rebounds (+3,424), total rebounds (+4,308), assists (+3,457), steals (+300) and blocks (+283)
- Kawhi Leonard played more years (+1) and has more 3-pointers made (+539)
- Larry Bird has more turnovers (+1,602) and personal fouls (+1,052)
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- Larry Bird has more field goals attempted (+6,589) and free throws attempted (+1,162)
- Kawhi Leonard has more 3-pointers attempted (+1,305)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Larry Bird 13
Kawhi Leonard 14
+1
Games
Larry Bird 897
+163
Kawhi Leonard 734
Points
Larry Bird 21,791
+7,048
Kawhi Leonard 14,743
Field Goals Made
Larry Bird 8,591
+3,236
Kawhi Leonard 5,355
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Bird 17,334
+6,589
Kawhi Leonard 10,745
3-Pointers Made
Larry Bird 649
Kawhi Leonard 1,188
+539
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Bird 1,727
Kawhi Leonard 3,032
+1,305
Free Throws Made
Larry Bird 3,960
+1,115
Kawhi Leonard 2,845
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Bird 4,471
+1,162
Kawhi Leonard 3,309
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 1,757
+884
Kawhi Leonard 873
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 7,217
+3,424
Kawhi Leonard 3,793
Total Rebounds
Larry Bird 8,974
+4,308
Kawhi Leonard 4,666
Assists
Larry Bird 5,695
+3,457
Kawhi Leonard 2,238
Steals
Larry Bird 1,556
+300
Kawhi Leonard 1,256
Blocks
Larry Bird 755
+283
Kawhi Leonard 472
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 2,816
+1,602
Kawhi Leonard 1,214
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 2,279
+1,052
Kawhi Leonard 1,227

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Larry Bird 49.6%
Kawhi Leonard 49.8%
+0.2
3-Point Percentage
Larry Bird 37.6%
Kawhi Leonard 39.2%
+1.6
Free Throw Percentage
Larry Bird 88.6%
+2.6
Kawhi Leonard 86.0%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Larry Bird has better averages in points, rebounds, assists and blocks than Kawhi Leonard. They are tied in steals.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Larry Bird has better averages in points (+2.3), field goals made (+1.2), free throws made (+1.1), offensive rebounds (+0.4), defensive rebounds (+2.1), total rebounds (+2.5), assists (+3.5) and blocks (+0.2)
- Kawhi Leonard has better average in 3-pointers made (+1.2)
- Larry Bird has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.2) and personal fouls (+0.6)
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- Larry Bird has higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.8) and free throws attempted (+1.0)
- Kawhi Leonard has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.8)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Larry Bird 23.8
+2.3
Kawhi Leonard 21.5
Field Goals Made
Larry Bird 8.9
+1.2
Kawhi Leonard 7.7
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Bird 18.8
+3.8
Kawhi Leonard 15.0
3-Pointers Made
Larry Bird 0.5
Kawhi Leonard 1.7
+1.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Bird 1.5
Kawhi Leonard 4.3
+2.8
Free Throws Made
Larry Bird 5.5
+1.1
Kawhi Leonard 4.4
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Bird 6.2
+1.0
Kawhi Leonard 5.2
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 2.2
+0.4
Kawhi Leonard 1.8
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 8.1
+2.1
Kawhi Leonard 6.0
Total Rebounds
Larry Bird 10.3
+2.5
Kawhi Leonard 7.8
Assists
Larry Bird 6.5
+3.5
Kawhi Leonard 3.0
Steals
Larry Bird 1.8
Kawhi Leonard 1.8
Blocks
Larry Bird 0.9
+0.2
Kawhi Leonard 0.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 3.1
+1.2
Kawhi Leonard 1.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 2.8
+0.6
Kawhi Leonard 2.2

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 Kawhi Leonard.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Larry Bird played more games (+18) and has more points (+764), field goals made (+338), free throws made (+257), offensive rebounds (+98), defensive rebounds (+443), total rebounds (+541), assists (+630), steals (+40) and blocks (+46)
- Kawhi Leonard has more 3-pointers made (+169)
- Larry Bird has more turnovers (+228) and personal fouls (+143)
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- Larry Bird has more field goals attempted (+905) and free throws attempted (+246)
- Kawhi Leonard has more 3-pointers attempted (+375)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Larry Bird 12
Kawhi Leonard 12
Games
Larry Bird 164
+18
Kawhi Leonard 146
Points
Larry Bird 3,897
+764
Kawhi Leonard 3,133
Field Goals Made
Larry Bird 1,458
+338
Kawhi Leonard 1,120
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Bird 3,090
+905
Kawhi Leonard 2,185
3-Pointers Made
Larry Bird 80
Kawhi Leonard 249
+169
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Bird 249
Kawhi Leonard 624
+375
Free Throws Made
Larry Bird 901
+257
Kawhi Leonard 644
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Bird 1,012
+246
Kawhi Leonard 766
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 360
+98
Kawhi Leonard 262
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 1,323
+443
Kawhi Leonard 880
Total Rebounds
Larry Bird 1,683
+541
Kawhi Leonard 1,142
Assists
Larry Bird 1,062
+630
Kawhi Leonard 432
Steals
Larry Bird 296
+40
Kawhi Leonard 256
Blocks
Larry Bird 145
+46
Kawhi Leonard 99
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 506
+228
Kawhi Leonard 278
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 466
+143
Kawhi Leonard 323

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Larry Bird 47.2%
Kawhi Leonard 51.3%
+4.1
3-Point Percentage
Larry Bird 32.1%
Kawhi Leonard 39.9%
+7.8
Free Throw Percentage
Larry Bird 89.0%
+4.9
Kawhi Leonard 84.1%
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