Complete Stats Comparison of Larry Bird and Nikola Jokic

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Larry Bird and Nikola Jokic 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 Bird3
(points, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		13
seasons
Nikola Jokic2
(rebounds, assists)		0
11
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Larry Bird1
(steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		12
Playoffs
Nikola Jokic3
(points, rebounds, assists)		0
7
Playoffs
they are tied1
(blocks)

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Larry Bird6
stats		10
stats		2
stats
Nikola Jokic6
stats		4
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Larry Bird4
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Nikola Jokic7
stats		3
stats		2
stats
they are tied1
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, steals and blocks while Nikola Jokic has better averages in rebounds and assists.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Larry Bird has better averages in points (+2.3), field goals made (+1.2), free throws made (+0.4), steals (+0.4) and blocks (+0.1)
- Nikola Jokic has better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.4), offensive rebounds (+0.7), defensive rebounds (+0.3), total rebounds (+1.0) and assists (+1.0)
- Larry Bird has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.2)
- Nikola Jokic has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.2)
- Larry Bird has higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.3) and free throws attempted (+0.2)
- Nikola Jokic has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+1.2)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Larry Bird 24.3
+2.3
Nikola Jokic 22.0
Field Goals Made
Larry Bird 9.6
+1.2
Nikola Jokic 8.4
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Bird 19.3
+4.3
Nikola Jokic 15.0
3-Pointers Made
Larry Bird 0.7
Nikola Jokic 1.1
+0.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Bird 1.9
Nikola Jokic 3.1
+1.2
Free Throws Made
Larry Bird 4.4
+0.4
Nikola Jokic 4.0
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Bird 5.0
+0.2
Nikola Jokic 4.8
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 2.0
Nikola Jokic 2.7
+0.7
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 8.0
Nikola Jokic 8.3
+0.3
Total Rebounds
Larry Bird 10.0
Nikola Jokic 11.0
+1.0
Assists
Larry Bird 6.3
Nikola Jokic 7.3
+1.0
Steals
Larry Bird 1.7
+0.4
Nikola Jokic 1.3
Blocks
Larry Bird 0.8
+0.1
Nikola Jokic 0.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 3.1
+0.2
Nikola Jokic 2.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 2.5
Nikola Jokic 2.7
+0.2

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 Nikola Jokic.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Larry Bird played more years (+2) and games (+128), and has more points (+4,874), field goals made (+2,100), free throws made (+889), defensive rebounds (+836), total rebounds (+539), assists (+51), steals (+574) and blocks (+201)
- Nikola Jokic has more 3-pointers made (+215) and offensive rebounds (+297)
- Larry Bird has more turnovers (+559) and personal fouls (+217)
-
- Larry Bird has more field goals attempted (+5,782) and free throws attempted (+748)
- Nikola Jokic has more 3-pointers attempted (+655)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Larry Bird 13
+2
Nikola Jokic 11
Games
Larry Bird 897
+128
Nikola Jokic 769
Points
Larry Bird 21,791
+4,874
Nikola Jokic 16,917
Field Goals Made
Larry Bird 8,591
+2,100
Nikola Jokic 6,491
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Bird 17,334
+5,782
Nikola Jokic 11,552
3-Pointers Made
Larry Bird 649
Nikola Jokic 864
+215
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Bird 1,727
Nikola Jokic 2,382
+655
Free Throws Made
Larry Bird 3,960
+889
Nikola Jokic 3,071
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Bird 4,471
+748
Nikola Jokic 3,723
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 1,757
Nikola Jokic 2,054
+297
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 7,217
+836
Nikola Jokic 6,381
Total Rebounds
Larry Bird 8,974
+539
Nikola Jokic 8,435
Assists
Larry Bird 5,695
+51
Nikola Jokic 5,644
Steals
Larry Bird 1,556
+574
Nikola Jokic 982
Blocks
Larry Bird 755
+201
Nikola Jokic 554
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 2,816
+559
Nikola Jokic 2,257
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 2,279
+217
Nikola Jokic 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 Nikola Jokic has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Larry Bird 49.6%
Nikola Jokic 56.2%
+6.6
3-Point Percentage
Larry Bird 37.6%
+1.3
Nikola Jokic 36.3%
Free Throw Percentage
Larry Bird 88.6%
+6.1
Nikola Jokic 82.5%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Nikola Jokic has better averages in points, rebounds and assists while Larry Bird has better average in steals. They are tied in blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Larry Bird has better averages in free throws made (+0.6) and steals (+0.6)
- Nikola Jokic has better averages in points (+3.6), field goals made (+1.5), 3-pointers made (+1.3), offensive rebounds (+0.8), defensive rebounds (+1.2), total rebounds (+2.0) and assists (+1.1)
-
- Nikola Jokic has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.2) and personal fouls (+0.5)
- Larry Bird has higher average in free throws attempted (+0.3)
- Nikola Jokic has higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.0) and 3-pointers attempted (+3.0)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Larry Bird 23.8
Nikola Jokic 27.4
+3.6
Field Goals Made
Larry Bird 8.9
Nikola Jokic 10.4
+1.5
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Bird 18.8
Nikola Jokic 19.8
+1.0
3-Pointers Made
Larry Bird 0.5
Nikola Jokic 1.8
+1.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Bird 1.5
Nikola Jokic 4.5
+3.0
Free Throws Made
Larry Bird 5.5
+0.6
Nikola Jokic 4.9
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Bird 6.2
+0.3
Nikola Jokic 5.9
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 2.2
Nikola Jokic 3.0
+0.8
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 8.1
Nikola Jokic 9.3
+1.2
Total Rebounds
Larry Bird 10.3
Nikola Jokic 12.3
+2.0
Assists
Larry Bird 6.5
Nikola Jokic 7.6
+1.1
Steals
Larry Bird 1.8
+0.6
Nikola Jokic 1.2
Blocks
Larry Bird 0.9
Nikola Jokic 0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 3.1
Nikola Jokic 3.3
+0.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 2.8
Nikola Jokic 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 Nikola Jokic.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Larry Bird played more years (+5) and games (+70), and has more points (+1,317), field goals made (+480), free throws made (+442), offensive rebounds (+74), defensive rebounds (+450), total rebounds (+524), assists (+350), steals (+180) and blocks (+63)
- Nikola Jokic has more 3-pointers made (+85)
- Larry Bird has more turnovers (+195) and personal fouls (+152)
-
- Larry Bird has more field goals attempted (+1,226) and free throws attempted (+456)
- Nikola Jokic has more 3-pointers attempted (+176)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Larry Bird 12
+5
Nikola Jokic 7
Games
Larry Bird 164
+70
Nikola Jokic 94
Points
Larry Bird 3,897
+1,317
Nikola Jokic 2,580
Field Goals Made
Larry Bird 1,458
+480
Nikola Jokic 978
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Bird 3,090
+1,226
Nikola Jokic 1,864
3-Pointers Made
Larry Bird 80
Nikola Jokic 165
+85
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Bird 249
Nikola Jokic 425
+176
Free Throws Made
Larry Bird 901
+442
Nikola Jokic 459
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Bird 1,012
+456
Nikola Jokic 556
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 360
+74
Nikola Jokic 286
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 1,323
+450
Nikola Jokic 873
Total Rebounds
Larry Bird 1,683
+524
Nikola Jokic 1,159
Assists
Larry Bird 1,062
+350
Nikola Jokic 712
Steals
Larry Bird 296
+180
Nikola Jokic 116
Blocks
Larry Bird 145
+63
Nikola Jokic 82
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 506
+195
Nikola Jokic 311
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 466
+152
Nikola Jokic 314

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Nikola Jokic 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%
Nikola Jokic 52.5%
+5.3
3-Point Percentage
Larry Bird 32.1%
Nikola Jokic 38.8%
+6.7
Free Throw Percentage
Larry Bird 89.0%
+6.4
Nikola Jokic 82.6%
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