Complete Stats Comparison of Larry Bird and Patrick Ewing

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Larry Bird and Patrick Ewing 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)		2
(assists, steals)		13
seasons
Patrick Ewing1
(blocks)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		17
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Larry Bird3
(points, assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		12
Playoffs
Patrick Ewing1
(blocks)		1
(blocks)		14
Playoffs
they are tied1
(rebounds)

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		5
stats		2
stats
Patrick Ewing4
stats		9
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Larry Bird8
stats		11
stats		2
stats
Patrick Ewing3
stats		3
stats		1
stat
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 had better averages in points, rebounds, assists and steals while Patrick Ewing had better average in blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Larry Bird had better averages in points (+3.3), field goals made (+1.4), 3-pointers made (+0.7), defensive rebounds (+0.5), total rebounds (+0.2), assists (+4.4) and steals (+0.7)
- Patrick Ewing had better averages in free throws made (+0.2), offensive rebounds (+0.3) and blocks (+1.6)
- Larry Bird had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.1)
- Patrick Ewing had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.9)
- Larry Bird had higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.0) and 3-pointers attempted (+1.8)
- Patrick Ewing had higher average in free throws attempted (+1.2)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Larry Bird 24.3
+3.3
Patrick Ewing 21.0
Field Goals Made
Larry Bird 9.6
+1.4
Patrick Ewing 8.2
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Bird 19.3
+3.0
Patrick Ewing 16.3
3-Pointers Made
Larry Bird 0.7
+0.7
Patrick Ewing 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Bird 1.9
+1.8
Patrick Ewing 0.1
Free Throws Made
Larry Bird 4.4
Patrick Ewing 4.6
+0.2
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Bird 5.0
Patrick Ewing 6.2
+1.2
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 2.0
Patrick Ewing 2.3
+0.3
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 8.0
+0.5
Patrick Ewing 7.5
Total Rebounds
Larry Bird 10.0
+0.2
Patrick Ewing 9.8
Assists
Larry Bird 6.3
+4.4
Patrick Ewing 1.9
Steals
Larry Bird 1.7
+0.7
Patrick Ewing 1.0
Blocks
Larry Bird 0.8
Patrick Ewing 2.4
+1.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 3.1
+0.1
Patrick Ewing 3.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 2.5
Patrick Ewing 3.4
+0.9

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Patrick Ewing had more total points, rebounds and blocks while Larry Bird had more total assists and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Larry Bird had more 3-pointers made (+630), assists (+3,480) and steals (+420)
- Patrick Ewing played more years (+4) and games (+286), and had more points (+3,024), field goals made (+1,111), free throws made (+1,432), offensive rebounds (+995), defensive rebounds (+1,638), total rebounds (+2,633) and blocks (+2,139)
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- Patrick Ewing had more turnovers (+721) and personal fouls (+1,755)
- Larry Bird had more 3-pointers attempted (+1,602)
- Patrick Ewing had more field goals attempted (+1,907) and free throws attempted (+2,818)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Larry Bird 13
Patrick Ewing 17
+4
Games
Larry Bird 897
Patrick Ewing 1,183
+286
Points
Larry Bird 21,791
Patrick Ewing 24,815
+3,024
Field Goals Made
Larry Bird 8,591
Patrick Ewing 9,702
+1,111
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Bird 17,334
Patrick Ewing 19,241
+1,907
3-Pointers Made
Larry Bird 649
+630
Patrick Ewing 19
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Bird 1,727
+1,602
Patrick Ewing 125
Free Throws Made
Larry Bird 3,960
Patrick Ewing 5,392
+1,432
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Bird 4,471
Patrick Ewing 7,289
+2,818
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 1,757
Patrick Ewing 2,752
+995
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 7,217
Patrick Ewing 8,855
+1,638
Total Rebounds
Larry Bird 8,974
Patrick Ewing 11,607
+2,633
Assists
Larry Bird 5,695
+3,480
Patrick Ewing 2,215
Steals
Larry Bird 1,556
+420
Patrick Ewing 1,136
Blocks
Larry Bird 755
Patrick Ewing 2,894
+2,139
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 2,816
Patrick Ewing 3,537
+721
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 2,279
Patrick Ewing 4,034
+1,755

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 Patrick Ewing had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Larry Bird 49.6%
Patrick Ewing 50.4%
+0.8
3-Point Percentage
Larry Bird 37.6%
+22.4
Patrick Ewing 15.2%
Free Throw Percentage
Larry Bird 88.6%
+14.6
Patrick Ewing 74.0%

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, assists and steals while Patrick Ewing had better average in blocks. They are tied in rebounds.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Larry Bird had better averages in points (+3.6), field goals made (+1.0), 3-pointers made (+0.4), free throws made (+1.2), defensive rebounds (+0.2), assists (+4.5) and steals (+0.9)
- Patrick Ewing had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.2) and blocks (+1.3)
- Larry Bird had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.6)
- Patrick Ewing had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.0)
- Larry Bird had higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.9), 3-pointers attempted (+1.3) and free throws attempted (+0.2)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Larry Bird 23.8
+3.6
Patrick Ewing 20.2
Field Goals Made
Larry Bird 8.9
+1.0
Patrick Ewing 7.9
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Bird 18.8
+1.9
Patrick Ewing 16.9
3-Pointers Made
Larry Bird 0.5
+0.4
Patrick Ewing 0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Bird 1.5
+1.3
Patrick Ewing 0.2
Free Throws Made
Larry Bird 5.5
+1.2
Patrick Ewing 4.3
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Bird 6.2
+0.2
Patrick Ewing 6.0
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 2.2
Patrick Ewing 2.4
+0.2
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 8.1
+0.2
Patrick Ewing 7.9
Total Rebounds
Larry Bird 10.3
Patrick Ewing 10.3
Assists
Larry Bird 6.5
+4.5
Patrick Ewing 2.0
Steals
Larry Bird 1.8
+0.9
Patrick Ewing 0.9
Blocks
Larry Bird 0.9
Patrick Ewing 2.2
+1.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 3.1
+0.6
Patrick Ewing 2.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 2.8
Patrick Ewing 3.8
+1.0

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 Patrick Ewing had more total blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Larry Bird played more games (+25) and had more points (+1,084), field goals made (+354), 3-pointers made (+72), free throws made (+304), offensive rebounds (+23), defensive rebounds (+225), total rebounds (+248), assists (+787) and steals (+174)
- Patrick Ewing played more years (+2) and had more blocks (+158)
- Larry Bird had more turnovers (+161)
- Patrick Ewing had more personal fouls (+56)
- Larry Bird had more field goals attempted (+737), 3-pointers attempted (+226) and free throws attempted (+181)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Larry Bird 12
Patrick Ewing 14
+2
Games
Larry Bird 164
+25
Patrick Ewing 139
Points
Larry Bird 3,897
+1,084
Patrick Ewing 2,813
Field Goals Made
Larry Bird 1,458
+354
Patrick Ewing 1,104
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Bird 3,090
+737
Patrick Ewing 2,353
3-Pointers Made
Larry Bird 80
+72
Patrick Ewing 8
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Bird 249
+226
Patrick Ewing 23
Free Throws Made
Larry Bird 901
+304
Patrick Ewing 597
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Bird 1,012
+181
Patrick Ewing 831
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 360
+23
Patrick Ewing 337
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 1,323
+225
Patrick Ewing 1,098
Total Rebounds
Larry Bird 1,683
+248
Patrick Ewing 1,435
Assists
Larry Bird 1,062
+787
Patrick Ewing 275
Steals
Larry Bird 296
+174
Patrick Ewing 122
Blocks
Larry Bird 145
Patrick Ewing 303
+158
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 506
+161
Patrick Ewing 345
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 466
Patrick Ewing 522
+56

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Larry Bird 47.2%
+0.3
Patrick Ewing 46.9%
3-Point Percentage
Larry Bird 32.1%
Patrick Ewing 34.8%
+2.7
Free Throw Percentage
Larry Bird 89.0%
+17.2
Patrick Ewing 71.8%
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