hoops datahoops dataCareer statistics for Larry Bird (1980-1992) and Steve Nash (1997-2014) side by side, with an interactive chart to compare any stat by age across regular season and playoffs.
| Career | Larry Bird | Steve Nash |
|---|---|---|
| Games Played | 897 | 1,213 |
| Career Points | 21,791 | 17,389 |
| Points Per Game | 24.3 | 14.3 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 10.0 | 3.0 |
| Assists Per Game | 6.3 | 8.5 |
| Field Goal % | 49.6% | 49.0% |
| 3-Point % | 38.1% | 42.8% |
| True Shooting % | 56.4% | 60.5% |
Larry Bird scored more career points, 21,791 to 17,389, in the NBA regular season.
Larry Bird averaged more points per game for his career, 24.3 PPG to 14.3 PPG.
Larry Bird averaged more rebounds per game, 10.0 RPG to 3.0 RPG.
Steve Nash averaged more assists per game, 8.5 APG to 6.3 APG.
Steve Nash shot better from three for his career, 42.8% to 38.1%.
Steve Nash posted the higher career true shooting percentage, 60.5% to 56.4%.