Carmelo Anthony vs. Larry Bird Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Larry Bird and Carmelo Anthony that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Carmelo Anthony:
2003-04 to 2021-22
Larry Bird:
1979-80 to 1991-92

NBA Championships and Seasons

Carmelo Anthony0
Larry Bird3
Carmelo Anthony19
Larry Bird13
Carmelo Anthony13
Larry Bird12
Carmelo Anthony10
Larry Bird12

Honors and Awards

Carmelo Anthony0
Larry Bird3
Carmelo Anthony0
Larry Bird2
Carmelo Anthony0
Larry Bird9
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Carmelo Anthony6
Larry Bird10
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Carmelo Anthony0
Larry Bird3
Carmelo Anthony1
Larry Bird0
Carmelo Anthony0
Larry Bird1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Carmelo Anthony 22.5
Larry Bird 24.3

Carmelo Anthony 6.2
Larry Bird 10.0

Carmelo Anthony 2.7
Larry Bird 6.3

Carmelo Anthony 1.0
Larry Bird 1.7

Carmelo Anthony 0.5
Larry Bird 0.8

Totals Stats

Carmelo Anthony 28,289
Larry Bird 21,791

Carmelo Anthony 7,808
Larry Bird 8,974

Carmelo Anthony 3,422
Larry Bird 5,695

Carmelo Anthony 1,223
Larry Bird 1,556

Carmelo Anthony 644
Larry Bird 755

Carmelo Anthony 1,260
Larry Bird 897

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .447
Larry Bird .496

3-Point Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .355
Larry Bird .376

Free Throw Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .814
Larry Bird .886

Best Season (no game minimum)

Carmelo Anthony 28.9
(2007)
Larry Bird 29.9
(1988)

Carmelo Anthony 8.1
(2014)
Larry Bird 11.0
(1983)

Carmelo Anthony 4.2
(2016)
Larry Bird 7.6
(1987)

Carmelo Anthony 1.3
(2010)
Larry Bird 2.0
(1986)

Carmelo Anthony 0.8
(2022)
Larry Bird 1.2
(1985)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Carmelo Anthony 23.1
Larry Bird 23.8

Carmelo Anthony 6.7
Larry Bird 10.3

Carmelo Anthony 2.5
Larry Bird 6.5

Carmelo Anthony 1.2
Larry Bird 1.8

Carmelo Anthony 0.3
Larry Bird 0.9

Totals Stats

Carmelo Anthony 1,914
Larry Bird 3,897

Carmelo Anthony 557
Larry Bird 1,683

Carmelo Anthony 204
Larry Bird 1,062

Carmelo Anthony 100
Larry Bird 296

Carmelo Anthony 29
Larry Bird 145

Carmelo Anthony 83
Larry Bird 164

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .414
Larry Bird .472

3-Point Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .324
Larry Bird .321

Free Throw Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .826
Larry Bird .890

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Carmelo Anthony 30.7
(2010)
Larry Bird 27.5
(1984)

Carmelo Anthony 10.3
(2011)
Larry Bird 14.0
(1981)

Carmelo Anthony 4.8
(2011)
Larry Bird 8.8
(1990)

Carmelo Anthony 2.0
(2010)
Larry Bird 2.3
(1984)

Carmelo Anthony 0.8
(2011)
Larry Bird 1.4
(1982)