hoops datahoops dataCareer statistics for Nikola Jokic (2016-2026) and Larry Bird (1980-1992) side by side, with an interactive chart to compare any stat by age across regular season and playoffs.
| Career | Nikola Jokic | Larry Bird |
|---|---|---|
| Games Played | 810 | 897 |
| Career Points | 18,009 | 21,791 |
| Points Per Game | 22.2 | 24.3 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 11.1 | 10.0 |
| Assists Per Game | 7.5 | 6.3 |
| Field Goal % | 56.1% | 49.6% |
| 3-Point % | 36.2% | 38.1% |
| True Shooting % | 64.1% | 56.4% |
Larry Bird scored more career points, 21,791 to 18,009, in the NBA regular season.
Larry Bird averaged more points per game for his career, 24.3 PPG to 22.2 PPG.
Nikola Jokic averaged more rebounds per game, 11.1 RPG to 10.0 RPG.
Nikola Jokic averaged more assists per game, 7.5 APG to 6.3 APG.
Larry Bird shot better from three for his career, 38.1% to 36.2%.
Nikola Jokic posted the higher career true shooting percentage, 64.1% to 56.4%.