hoops datahoops dataCareer statistics for Kyrie Irving (2012-2025) and Larry Bird (1980-1992) side by side, with an interactive chart to compare any stat by age across regular season and playoffs.
| Career | Kyrie Irving | Larry Bird |
|---|---|---|
| Games Played | 779 | 897 |
| Career Points | 18,433 | 21,791 |
| Points Per Game | 23.7 | 24.3 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 4.1 | 10.0 |
| Assists Per Game | 5.6 | 6.3 |
| Field Goal % | 47.4% | 49.6% |
| 3-Point % | 39.4% | 38.1% |
| True Shooting % | 58.4% | 56.4% |
Larry Bird scored more career points, 21,791 to 18,433, in the NBA regular season.
Larry Bird averaged more points per game for his career, 24.3 PPG to 23.7 PPG.
Larry Bird averaged more rebounds per game, 10.0 RPG to 4.1 RPG.
Larry Bird averaged more assists per game, 6.3 APG to 5.6 APG.
Kyrie Irving shot better from three for his career, 39.4% to 38.1%.
Kyrie Irving posted the higher career true shooting percentage, 58.4% to 56.4%.