hoops datahoops dataCareer statistics for Chris Paul (2006-2026) and Larry Bird (1980-1992) side by side, with an interactive chart to compare any stat by age across regular season and playoffs.
| Career | Chris Paul | Larry Bird |
|---|---|---|
| Games Played | 1,370 | 897 |
| Career Points | 23,058 | 21,791 |
| Points Per Game | 16.8 | 24.3 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 4.4 | 10.0 |
| Assists Per Game | 9.2 | 6.3 |
| Field Goal % | 46.9% | 49.6% |
| 3-Point % | 37.0% | 38.1% |
| True Shooting % | 58.0% | 56.4% |
Chris Paul scored more career points, 23,058 to 21,791, in the NBA regular season.
Larry Bird averaged more points per game for his career, 24.3 PPG to 16.8 PPG.
Larry Bird averaged more rebounds per game, 10.0 RPG to 4.4 RPG.
Chris Paul averaged more assists per game, 9.2 APG to 6.3 APG.
Larry Bird shot better from three for his career, 38.1% to 37.0%.
Chris Paul posted the higher career true shooting percentage, 58.0% to 56.4%.