Complete Stats Comparison of Larry Bird and Kevin McHale

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Larry Bird and Kevin McHale 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, rebounds, assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		13
seasons
Kevin McHale1
(blocks)		1
(blocks)		13
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)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		12
Playoffs
Kevin McHale1
(blocks)		1
(blocks)		13
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		9
stats		2
stats
Kevin McHale3
stats		4
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 Bird9
stats		9
stats		1
stat
Kevin McHale3
stats		5
stats		2
stats

- "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, rebounds, assists and steals while Kevin McHale had better average in blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Larry Bird had better averages in points (+6.4), field goals made (+2.6), 3-pointers made (+0.7), free throws made (+0.7), defensive rebounds (+3.1), total rebounds (+2.7), assists (+4.6) and steals (+1.3)
- Kevin McHale had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.4) and blocks (+0.9)
- Larry Bird had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.2)
- Kevin McHale had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.3)
- Larry Bird had higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.6), 3-pointers attempted (+1.7) and free throws attempted (+0.3)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Larry Bird 24.3
+6.4
Kevin McHale 17.9
Field Goals Made
Larry Bird 9.6
+2.6
Kevin McHale 7.0
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Bird 19.3
+6.6
Kevin McHale 12.7
3-Pointers Made
Larry Bird 0.7
+0.7
Kevin McHale 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Bird 1.9
+1.7
Kevin McHale 0.2
Free Throws Made
Larry Bird 4.4
+0.7
Kevin McHale 3.7
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Bird 5.0
+0.3
Kevin McHale 4.7
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 2.0
Kevin McHale 2.4
+0.4
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 8.0
+3.1
Kevin McHale 4.9
Total Rebounds
Larry Bird 10.0
+2.7
Kevin McHale 7.3
Assists
Larry Bird 6.3
+4.6
Kevin McHale 1.7
Steals
Larry Bird 1.7
+1.3
Kevin McHale 0.4
Blocks
Larry Bird 0.8
Kevin McHale 1.7
+0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 3.1
+1.2
Kevin McHale 1.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 2.5
Kevin McHale 2.8
+0.3

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, rebounds, assists and steals while Kevin McHale had more total blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Larry Bird had more points (+4,456), field goals made (+1,761), 3-pointers made (+608), free throws made (+326), defensive rebounds (+2,453), total rebounds (+1,852), assists (+4,025) and steals (+1,212)
- Kevin McHale played more games (+74) and had more offensive rebounds (+601) and blocks (+935)
- Larry Bird had more turnovers (+923)
- Kevin McHale had more personal fouls (+479)
- Larry Bird had more field goals attempted (+5,000) and 3-pointers attempted (+1,570)
- Kevin McHale had more free throws attempted (+83)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Larry Bird 13
Kevin McHale 13
Games
Larry Bird 897
Kevin McHale 971
+74
Points
Larry Bird 21,791
+4,456
Kevin McHale 17,335
Field Goals Made
Larry Bird 8,591
+1,761
Kevin McHale 6,830
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Bird 17,334
+5,000
Kevin McHale 12,334
3-Pointers Made
Larry Bird 649
+608
Kevin McHale 41
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Bird 1,727
+1,570
Kevin McHale 157
Free Throws Made
Larry Bird 3,960
+326
Kevin McHale 3,634
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Bird 4,471
Kevin McHale 4,554
+83
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 1,757
Kevin McHale 2,358
+601
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 7,217
+2,453
Kevin McHale 4,764
Total Rebounds
Larry Bird 8,974
+1,852
Kevin McHale 7,122
Assists
Larry Bird 5,695
+4,025
Kevin McHale 1,670
Steals
Larry Bird 1,556
+1,212
Kevin McHale 344
Blocks
Larry Bird 755
Kevin McHale 1,690
+935
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 2,816
+923
Kevin McHale 1,893
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 2,279
Kevin McHale 2,758
+479

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 Kevin McHale had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Larry Bird 49.6%
Kevin McHale 55.4%
+5.8
3-Point Percentage
Larry Bird 37.6%
+11.5
Kevin McHale 26.1%
Free Throw Percentage
Larry Bird 88.6%
+8.8
Kevin McHale 79.8%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Larry Bird had better averages in points, rebounds, assists and steals while Kevin McHale had better average in blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Larry Bird had better averages in points (+5.0), field goals made (+1.8), 3-pointers made (+0.5), free throws made (+1.0), defensive rebounds (+3.4), total rebounds (+2.9), assists (+4.9) and steals (+1.4)
- Kevin McHale had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.5) and blocks (+0.8)
- Larry Bird had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.2)
- Kevin McHale had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.6)
- Larry Bird had higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.1), 3-pointers attempted (+1.4) and free throws attempted (+0.4)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Larry Bird 23.8
+5.0
Kevin McHale 18.8
Field Goals Made
Larry Bird 8.9
+1.8
Kevin McHale 7.1
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Bird 18.8
+6.1
Kevin McHale 12.7
3-Pointers Made
Larry Bird 0.5
+0.5
Kevin McHale 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Bird 1.5
+1.4
Kevin McHale 0.1
Free Throws Made
Larry Bird 5.5
+1.0
Kevin McHale 4.5
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Bird 6.2
+0.4
Kevin McHale 5.8
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 2.2
Kevin McHale 2.7
+0.5
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 8.1
+3.4
Kevin McHale 4.7
Total Rebounds
Larry Bird 10.3
+2.9
Kevin McHale 7.4
Assists
Larry Bird 6.5
+4.9
Kevin McHale 1.6
Steals
Larry Bird 1.8
+1.4
Kevin McHale 0.4
Blocks
Larry Bird 0.9
Kevin McHale 1.7
+0.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 3.1
+1.2
Kevin McHale 1.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 2.8
Kevin McHale 3.4
+0.6

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Larry Bird had more total points, rebounds, assists and steals while Kevin McHale had more total blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Larry Bird had more points (+715), field goals made (+254), 3-pointers made (+72), free throws made (+135), defensive rebounds (+526), total rebounds (+430), assists (+788) and steals (+231)
- Kevin McHale played more years (+1) and games (+5), and had more offensive rebounds (+96) and blocks (+136)
- Larry Bird had more turnovers (+180)
- Kevin McHale had more personal fouls (+105)
- Larry Bird had more field goals attempted (+945), 3-pointers attempted (+228) and free throws attempted (+40)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Larry Bird 12
Kevin McHale 13
+1
Games
Larry Bird 164
Kevin McHale 169
+5
Points
Larry Bird 3,897
+715
Kevin McHale 3,182
Field Goals Made
Larry Bird 1,458
+254
Kevin McHale 1,204
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Bird 3,090
+945
Kevin McHale 2,145
3-Pointers Made
Larry Bird 80
+72
Kevin McHale 8
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Bird 249
+228
Kevin McHale 21
Free Throws Made
Larry Bird 901
+135
Kevin McHale 766
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Bird 1,012
+40
Kevin McHale 972
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 360
Kevin McHale 456
+96
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 1,323
+526
Kevin McHale 797
Total Rebounds
Larry Bird 1,683
+430
Kevin McHale 1,253
Assists
Larry Bird 1,062
+788
Kevin McHale 274
Steals
Larry Bird 296
+231
Kevin McHale 65
Blocks
Larry Bird 145
Kevin McHale 281
+136
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 506
+180
Kevin McHale 326
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 466
Kevin McHale 571
+105

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Larry Bird 47.2%
Kevin McHale 56.1%
+8.9
3-Point Percentage
Larry Bird 32.1%
Kevin McHale 38.1%
+6.0
Free Throw Percentage
Larry Bird 89.0%
+10.2
Kevin McHale 78.8%
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