Complete Stats Comparison of Larry Bird and Paul Pierce

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Larry Bird and Paul Pierce 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 Bird5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		3
(rebounds, assists, blocks)		13
seasons
Paul Pierce0
2
(points, steals)		19
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Larry Bird5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		12
Playoffs
Paul Pierce0
0
14
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		7
stats		3
stats
Paul Pierce3
stats		7
stats		0
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Larry Bird10
stats		10
stats		2
stats
Paul Pierce2
stats		4
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, Larry Bird had better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Paul Pierce.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Larry Bird had better averages in points (+4.6), field goals made (+3.1), offensive rebounds (+1.2), defensive rebounds (+3.2), total rebounds (+4.4), assists (+2.8), steals (+0.4) and blocks (+0.2)
- Paul Pierce had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.9) and free throws made (+0.8)
- Larry Bird had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.5)
- Paul Pierce had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.2)
- Larry Bird had higher average in field goals attempted (+4.8)
- Paul Pierce had higher averages in 3-pointers attempted (+2.4) and free throws attempted (+1.4)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Larry Bird 24.3
+4.6
Paul Pierce 19.7
Field Goals Made
Larry Bird 9.6
+3.1
Paul Pierce 6.5
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Bird 19.3
+4.8
Paul Pierce 14.5
3-Pointers Made
Larry Bird 0.7
Paul Pierce 1.6
+0.9
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Bird 1.9
Paul Pierce 4.3
+2.4
Free Throws Made
Larry Bird 4.4
Paul Pierce 5.2
+0.8
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Bird 5.0
Paul Pierce 6.4
+1.4
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 2.0
+1.2
Paul Pierce 0.8
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 8.0
+3.2
Paul Pierce 4.8
Total Rebounds
Larry Bird 10.0
+4.4
Paul Pierce 5.6
Assists
Larry Bird 6.3
+2.8
Paul Pierce 3.5
Steals
Larry Bird 1.7
+0.4
Paul Pierce 1.3
Blocks
Larry Bird 0.8
+0.2
Paul Pierce 0.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 3.1
+0.5
Paul Pierce 2.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 2.5
Paul Pierce 2.7
+0.2

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 rebounds, assists and blocks while Paul Pierce had more total points and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Larry Bird had more offensive rebounds (+665), defensive rebounds (+782), total rebounds (+1,447), assists (+987) and blocks (+10)
- Paul Pierce played more years (+6) and games (+446), and had more points (+4,606), field goals made (+77), 3-pointers made (+1,494), free throws made (+2,958) and steals (+196)
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- Paul Pierce had more turnovers (+716) and personal fouls (+1,364)
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- Paul Pierce had more field goals attempted (+2,131), 3-pointers attempted (+4,089) and free throws attempted (+4,107)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Larry Bird 13
Paul Pierce 19
+6
Games
Larry Bird 897
Paul Pierce 1,343
+446
Points
Larry Bird 21,791
Paul Pierce 26,397
+4,606
Field Goals Made
Larry Bird 8,591
Paul Pierce 8,668
+77
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Bird 17,334
Paul Pierce 19,465
+2,131
3-Pointers Made
Larry Bird 649
Paul Pierce 2,143
+1,494
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Bird 1,727
Paul Pierce 5,816
+4,089
Free Throws Made
Larry Bird 3,960
Paul Pierce 6,918
+2,958
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Bird 4,471
Paul Pierce 8,578
+4,107
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 1,757
+665
Paul Pierce 1,092
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 7,217
+782
Paul Pierce 6,435
Total Rebounds
Larry Bird 8,974
+1,447
Paul Pierce 7,527
Assists
Larry Bird 5,695
+987
Paul Pierce 4,708
Steals
Larry Bird 1,556
Paul Pierce 1,752
+196
Blocks
Larry Bird 755
+10
Paul Pierce 745
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 2,816
Paul Pierce 3,532
+716
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 2,279
Paul Pierce 3,643
+1,364

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Larry Bird had better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Paul Pierce.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Larry Bird 49.6%
+5.1
Paul Pierce 44.5%
3-Point Percentage
Larry Bird 37.6%
+0.8
Paul Pierce 36.8%
Free Throw Percentage
Larry Bird 88.6%
+8.0
Paul Pierce 80.6%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Larry Bird had better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Paul Pierce.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Larry Bird had better averages in points (+5.1), field goals made (+2.9), free throws made (+0.4), offensive rebounds (+1.5), defensive rebounds (+3.0), total rebounds (+4.5), assists (+3.1), steals (+0.6) and blocks (+0.3)
- Paul Pierce had better average in 3-pointers made (+1.1)
- Larry Bird had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.3)
- Paul Pierce had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.4)
- Larry Bird had higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.6) and free throws attempted (+0.1)
- Paul Pierce had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+3.1)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Larry Bird 23.8
+5.1
Paul Pierce 18.7
Field Goals Made
Larry Bird 8.9
+2.9
Paul Pierce 6.0
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Bird 18.8
+4.6
Paul Pierce 14.2
3-Pointers Made
Larry Bird 0.5
Paul Pierce 1.6
+1.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Bird 1.5
Paul Pierce 4.6
+3.1
Free Throws Made
Larry Bird 5.5
+0.4
Paul Pierce 5.1
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Bird 6.2
+0.1
Paul Pierce 6.1
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 2.2
+1.5
Paul Pierce 0.7
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 8.1
+3.0
Paul Pierce 5.1
Total Rebounds
Larry Bird 10.3
+4.5
Paul Pierce 5.8
Assists
Larry Bird 6.5
+3.1
Paul Pierce 3.4
Steals
Larry Bird 1.8
+0.6
Paul Pierce 1.2
Blocks
Larry Bird 0.9
+0.3
Paul Pierce 0.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 3.1
+0.3
Paul Pierce 2.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 2.8
Paul Pierce 3.2
+0.4

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Larry Bird had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Paul Pierce.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Larry Bird had more points (+717), field goals made (+436), free throws made (+41), offensive rebounds (+235), defensive rebounds (+463), total rebounds (+698), assists (+483), steals (+92) and blocks (+40)
- Paul Pierce played more years (+2) and games (+6), and had more 3-pointers made (+196)
- Larry Bird had more turnovers (+30)
- Paul Pierce had more personal fouls (+81)
- Larry Bird had more field goals attempted (+675)
- Paul Pierce had more 3-pointers attempted (+528) and free throws attempted (+24)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Larry Bird 12
Paul Pierce 14
+2
Games
Larry Bird 164
Paul Pierce 170
+6
Points
Larry Bird 3,897
+717
Paul Pierce 3,180
Field Goals Made
Larry Bird 1,458
+436
Paul Pierce 1,022
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Bird 3,090
+675
Paul Pierce 2,415
3-Pointers Made
Larry Bird 80
Paul Pierce 276
+196
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Bird 249
Paul Pierce 777
+528
Free Throws Made
Larry Bird 901
+41
Paul Pierce 860
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Bird 1,012
Paul Pierce 1,036
+24
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 360
+235
Paul Pierce 125
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 1,323
+463
Paul Pierce 860
Total Rebounds
Larry Bird 1,683
+698
Paul Pierce 985
Assists
Larry Bird 1,062
+483
Paul Pierce 579
Steals
Larry Bird 296
+92
Paul Pierce 204
Blocks
Larry Bird 145
+40
Paul Pierce 105
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 506
+30
Paul Pierce 476
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 466
Paul Pierce 547
+81

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 Paul Pierce had better 3-point percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Larry Bird 47.2%
+4.9
Paul Pierce 42.3%
3-Point Percentage
Larry Bird 32.1%
Paul Pierce 35.5%
+3.4
Free Throw Percentage
Larry Bird 89.0%
+6.0
Paul Pierce 83.0%
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