Complete Stats Comparison of Larry Bird and Stephen Curry

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Larry Bird and Stephen Curry 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
(rebounds, steals, blocks)		3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)		13
seasons
Stephen Curry2
(points, assists)		2
(points, assists)		16
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Larry Bird4
(rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		4
(rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		12
Playoffs
Stephen Curry1
(points)		1
(points)		10
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Larry Bird7
stats		7
stats		1
stat
Stephen Curry4
stats		7
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		11
stats		2
stats
Stephen Curry4
stats		3
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, out of the five main statistical categories, Larry Bird has better averages in rebounds, steals and blocks while Stephen Curry has better averages in points and assists.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Larry Bird has better averages in field goals made (+1.2), free throws made (+0.5), offensive rebounds (+1.3), defensive rebounds (+4.0), total rebounds (+5.3), steals (+0.2) and blocks (+0.5)
- Stephen Curry has better averages in points (+0.4), 3-pointers made (+3.3) and assists (+0.1)
- Larry Bird has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.2)
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- Larry Bird has higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.4) and free throws attempted (+0.7)
- Stephen Curry has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+7.4)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Larry Bird 24.3
Stephen Curry 24.7
+0.4
Field Goals Made
Larry Bird 9.6
+1.2
Stephen Curry 8.4
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Bird 19.3
+1.4
Stephen Curry 17.9
3-Pointers Made
Larry Bird 0.7
Stephen Curry 4.0
+3.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Bird 1.9
Stephen Curry 9.3
+7.4
Free Throws Made
Larry Bird 4.4
+0.5
Stephen Curry 3.9
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Bird 5.0
+0.7
Stephen Curry 4.3
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 2.0
+1.3
Stephen Curry 0.7
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 8.0
+4.0
Stephen Curry 4.0
Total Rebounds
Larry Bird 10.0
+5.3
Stephen Curry 4.7
Assists
Larry Bird 6.3
Stephen Curry 6.4
+0.1
Steals
Larry Bird 1.7
+0.2
Stephen Curry 1.5
Blocks
Larry Bird 0.8
+0.5
Stephen Curry 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 3.1
Stephen Curry 3.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 2.5
+0.2
Stephen Curry 2.3

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 has more total rebounds, steals and blocks while Stephen Curry has more total points and assists.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Larry Bird has more offensive rebounds (+1,088), defensive rebounds (+3,067), total rebounds (+4,155), steals (+3) and blocks (+490)
- Stephen Curry played more years (+3) and games (+129), and has more points (+3,595), field goals made (+57), 3-pointers made (+3,409), free throws made (+72) and assists (+845)
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- Stephen Curry has more turnovers (+371) and personal fouls (+31)
- Larry Bird has more free throws attempted (+47)
- Stephen Curry has more field goals attempted (+1,022) and 3-pointers attempted (+7,862)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Larry Bird 13
Stephen Curry 16
+3
Games
Larry Bird 897
Stephen Curry 1,026
+129
Points
Larry Bird 21,791
Stephen Curry 25,386
+3,595
Field Goals Made
Larry Bird 8,591
Stephen Curry 8,648
+57
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Bird 17,334
Stephen Curry 18,356
+1,022
3-Pointers Made
Larry Bird 649
Stephen Curry 4,058
+3,409
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Bird 1,727
Stephen Curry 9,589
+7,862
Free Throws Made
Larry Bird 3,960
Stephen Curry 4,032
+72
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Bird 4,471
+47
Stephen Curry 4,424
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 1,757
+1,088
Stephen Curry 669
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 7,217
+3,067
Stephen Curry 4,150
Total Rebounds
Larry Bird 8,974
+4,155
Stephen Curry 4,819
Assists
Larry Bird 5,695
Stephen Curry 6,540
+845
Steals
Larry Bird 1,556
+3
Stephen Curry 1,553
Blocks
Larry Bird 755
+490
Stephen Curry 265
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 2,816
Stephen Curry 3,187
+371
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 2,279
Stephen Curry 2,310
+31

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Larry Bird 49.6%
+2.5
Stephen Curry 47.1%
3-Point Percentage
Larry Bird 37.6%
Stephen Curry 42.3%
+4.7
Free Throw Percentage
Larry Bird 88.6%
Stephen Curry 91.1%
+2.5

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Larry Bird has better averages in free throws made (+0.8), offensive rebounds (+1.5), defensive rebounds (+3.5), total rebounds (+5.0), assists (+0.4), steals (+0.3) and blocks (+0.6)
- Stephen Curry has better averages in points (+3.0), field goals made (+0.1) and 3-pointers made (+3.7)
- Larry Bird has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.3)
- Stephen Curry has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.2)
- Larry Bird has higher average in free throws attempted (+1.0)
- Stephen Curry has higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.9) and 3-pointers attempted (+9.1)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Larry Bird 23.8
Stephen Curry 26.8
+3.0
Field Goals Made
Larry Bird 8.9
Stephen Curry 9.0
+0.1
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Bird 18.8
Stephen Curry 19.7
+0.9
3-Pointers Made
Larry Bird 0.5
Stephen Curry 4.2
+3.7
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Bird 1.5
Stephen Curry 10.6
+9.1
Free Throws Made
Larry Bird 5.5
+0.8
Stephen Curry 4.7
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Bird 6.2
+1.0
Stephen Curry 5.2
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 2.2
+1.5
Stephen Curry 0.7
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 8.1
+3.5
Stephen Curry 4.6
Total Rebounds
Larry Bird 10.3
+5.0
Stephen Curry 5.3
Assists
Larry Bird 6.5
+0.4
Stephen Curry 6.1
Steals
Larry Bird 1.8
+0.3
Stephen Curry 1.5
Blocks
Larry Bird 0.9
+0.6
Stephen Curry 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 3.1
Stephen Curry 3.3
+0.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 2.8
+0.3
Stephen Curry 2.5

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Larry Bird played more years (+2) and games (+9), and has more field goals made (+70), free throws made (+180), offensive rebounds (+247), defensive rebounds (+608), total rebounds (+855), assists (+109), steals (+65) and blocks (+95)
- Stephen Curry has more points (+250) and 3-pointers made (+570)
- Larry Bird has more personal fouls (+78)
- Stephen Curry has more turnovers (+10)
- Larry Bird has more field goals attempted (+34) and free throws attempted (+201)
- Stephen Curry has more 3-pointers attempted (+1,388)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Larry Bird 12
+2
Stephen Curry 10
Games
Larry Bird 164
+9
Stephen Curry 155
Points
Larry Bird 3,897
Stephen Curry 4,147
+250
Field Goals Made
Larry Bird 1,458
+70
Stephen Curry 1,388
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Bird 3,090
+34
Stephen Curry 3,056
3-Pointers Made
Larry Bird 80
Stephen Curry 650
+570
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Bird 249
Stephen Curry 1,637
+1,388
Free Throws Made
Larry Bird 901
+180
Stephen Curry 721
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Bird 1,012
+201
Stephen Curry 811
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 360
+247
Stephen Curry 113
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 1,323
+608
Stephen Curry 715
Total Rebounds
Larry Bird 1,683
+855
Stephen Curry 828
Assists
Larry Bird 1,062
+109
Stephen Curry 953
Steals
Larry Bird 296
+65
Stephen Curry 231
Blocks
Larry Bird 145
+95
Stephen Curry 50
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 506
Stephen Curry 516
+10
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 466
+78
Stephen Curry 388

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Larry Bird 47.2%
+1.8
Stephen Curry 45.4%
3-Point Percentage
Larry Bird 32.1%
Stephen Curry 39.7%
+7.6
Free Throw Percentage
Larry Bird 89.0%
+0.1
Stephen Curry 88.9%
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