Complete Stats Comparison of Larry Bird and Zion Williamson

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Larry Bird and Zion Williamson 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 Bird4
(rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		13
seasons
Zion Williamson1
(points)		0
5
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
Zion Williamson0
0
0
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		12
stats		2
stats
Zion Williamson5
stats		2
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Larry Bird10
stats		12
stats		3
stats
Zion Williamson2
stats		2
stats		0
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 has better averages in rebounds, assists, steals and blocks while Zion Williamson has better average in points.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Larry Bird has better averages in field goals made (+0.1), 3-pointers made (+0.6), defensive rebounds (+3.7), total rebounds (+3.4), assists (+2.0), steals (+0.7) and blocks (+0.2)
- Zion Williamson has better averages in points (+0.4), free throws made (+1.0) and offensive rebounds (+0.3)
- Larry Bird has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.3) and personal fouls (+0.2)
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- Larry Bird has higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.1) and 3-pointers attempted (+1.4)
- Zion Williamson has higher average in free throws attempted (+2.9)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Larry Bird 24.3
Zion Williamson 24.7
+0.4
Field Goals Made
Larry Bird 9.6
+0.1
Zion Williamson 9.5
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Bird 19.3
+3.1
Zion Williamson 16.2
3-Pointers Made
Larry Bird 0.7
+0.6
Zion Williamson 0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Bird 1.9
+1.4
Zion Williamson 0.5
Free Throws Made
Larry Bird 4.4
Zion Williamson 5.4
+1.0
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Bird 5.0
Zion Williamson 7.9
+2.9
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 2.0
Zion Williamson 2.3
+0.3
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 8.0
+3.7
Zion Williamson 4.3
Total Rebounds
Larry Bird 10.0
+3.4
Zion Williamson 6.6
Assists
Larry Bird 6.3
+2.0
Zion Williamson 4.3
Steals
Larry Bird 1.7
+0.7
Zion Williamson 1.0
Blocks
Larry Bird 0.8
+0.2
Zion Williamson 0.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 3.1
+0.3
Zion Williamson 2.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 2.5
+0.2
Zion Williamson 2.3

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 Zion Williamson.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Larry Bird played more years (+8) and games (+683), and has more points (+16,512), field goals made (+6,550), 3-pointers made (+617), free throws made (+2,795), offensive rebounds (+1,270), defensive rebounds (+6,289), total rebounds (+7,559), assists (+4,775), steals (+1,337) and blocks (+617)
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- Larry Bird has more turnovers (+2,208) and personal fouls (+1,796)
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- Larry Bird has more field goals attempted (+13,866), 3-pointers attempted (+1,629) and free throws attempted (+2,781)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Larry Bird 13
+8
Zion Williamson 5
Games
Larry Bird 897
+683
Zion Williamson 214
Points
Larry Bird 21,791
+16,512
Zion Williamson 5,279
Field Goals Made
Larry Bird 8,591
+6,550
Zion Williamson 2,041
Field Goals Attempted
Larry Bird 17,334
+13,866
Zion Williamson 3,468
3-Pointers Made
Larry Bird 649
+617
Zion Williamson 32
3-Pointers Attempted
Larry Bird 1,727
+1,629
Zion Williamson 98
Free Throws Made
Larry Bird 3,960
+2,795
Zion Williamson 1,165
Free Throws Attempted
Larry Bird 4,471
+2,781
Zion Williamson 1,690
Offensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 1,757
+1,270
Zion Williamson 487
Defensive Rebounds
Larry Bird 7,217
+6,289
Zion Williamson 928
Total Rebounds
Larry Bird 8,974
+7,559
Zion Williamson 1,415
Assists
Larry Bird 5,695
+4,775
Zion Williamson 920
Steals
Larry Bird 1,556
+1,337
Zion Williamson 219
Blocks
Larry Bird 755
+617
Zion Williamson 138
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 2,816
+2,208
Zion Williamson 608
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Larry Bird 2,279
+1,796
Zion Williamson 483

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 Zion Williamson has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Larry Bird 49.6%
Zion Williamson 58.9%
+9.3
3-Point Percentage
Larry Bird 37.6%
+4.9
Zion Williamson 32.7%
Free Throw Percentage
Larry Bird 88.6%
+19.7
Zion Williamson 68.9%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightZion Williamson didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Larry Bird has better averages in points (+23.8), field goals made (+8.9), 3-pointers made (+0.5), free throws made (+5.5), offensive rebounds (+2.2), defensive rebounds (+8.1), total rebounds (+10.3), assists (+6.5), steals (+1.8) and blocks (+0.9)
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- Larry Bird has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+3.1) and personal fouls (+2.8)
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- Larry Bird has higher averages in field goals attempted (+18.8), 3-pointers attempted (+1.5) and free throws attempted (+6.2)
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Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightZion Williamson didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Larry Bird played more years (+12) and games (+164), and has more points (+3,897), field goals made (+1,458), 3-pointers made (+80), free throws made (+901), offensive rebounds (+360), defensive rebounds (+1,323), total rebounds (+1,683), assists (+1,062), steals (+296) and blocks (+145)
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- Larry Bird has more turnovers (+506) and personal fouls (+466)
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- Larry Bird has more field goals attempted (+3,090), 3-pointers attempted (+249) and free throws attempted (+1,012)
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Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightZion Williamson didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher percentages in the Playoffs?

- Larry Bird has field goal percentage (+47.2), 3-point percentage (+32.1) and free throw percentage (+89.0)
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