hoops datahoops dataCareer statistics for Larry Bird (1980-1992) and Russell Westbrook (2009-2026) side by side, with an interactive chart to compare any stat by age across regular season and playoffs.
| Career | Larry Bird | Russell Westbrook |
|---|---|---|
| Games Played | 897 | 1,301 |
| Career Points | 21,791 | 27,176 |
| Points Per Game | 24.3 | 20.9 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 10.0 | 6.9 |
| Assists Per Game | 6.3 | 8.0 |
| Field Goal % | 49.6% | 43.8% |
| 3-Point % | 38.1% | 30.8% |
| True Shooting % | 56.4% | 52.6% |
Russell Westbrook scored more career points, 27,176 to 21,791, in the NBA regular season.
Larry Bird averaged more points per game for his career, 24.3 PPG to 20.9 PPG.
Larry Bird averaged more rebounds per game, 10.0 RPG to 6.9 RPG.
Russell Westbrook averaged more assists per game, 8.0 APG to 6.3 APG.
Larry Bird shot better from three for his career, 38.1% to 30.8%.
Larry Bird posted the higher career true shooting percentage, 56.4% to 52.6%.