Larry Bird vs. Anthony Davis Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Anthony Davis and Larry Bird 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
Larry Bird:
1979-80 to 1991-92
Anthony Davis:
2012-13 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Larry Bird3
Anthony Davis1
Larry Bird13
Anthony Davis12
Larry Bird12
Anthony Davis5
Larry Bird0 *
Anthony Davis1
*
Larry Bird12
Anthony Davis9

Honors and Awards

Larry Bird3
Anthony Davis0
Larry Bird2
Anthony Davis0
Larry Bird9
Anthony Davis4
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Larry Bird10
Anthony Davis4
Larry Bird0
Anthony Davis2
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Larry Bird3
Anthony Davis4
Larry Bird0
Anthony Davis3
Larry Bird1
Anthony Davis0
Larry Bird0 *
Anthony Davis1
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Larry Bird 24.3
Anthony Davis 24.1

Larry Bird 10.0
Anthony Davis 10.6

Larry Bird 6.3
Anthony Davis 2.5

Larry Bird 1.7
Anthony Davis 1.3

Larry Bird 0.8
Anthony Davis 2.3

Totals Stats

Larry Bird 21,791
Anthony Davis 17,521

Larry Bird 8,974
Anthony Davis 7,725

Larry Bird 5,695
Anthony Davis 1,808

Larry Bird 1,556
Anthony Davis 964

Larry Bird 755
Anthony Davis 1,691

Larry Bird 897
Anthony Davis 728

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Larry Bird .496
Anthony Davis .522

3-Point Percentage
Larry Bird .376
Anthony Davis .299

Free Throw Percentage
Larry Bird .886
Anthony Davis .795

Best Season (no game minimum)

Larry Bird 29.9
(1988)
Anthony Davis 28.1
(2018)

Larry Bird 11.0
(1983)
Anthony Davis 12.6
(2024)

Larry Bird 7.6
(1987)
Anthony Davis 3.9
(2019)

Larry Bird 2.0
(1986)
Anthony Davis 1.6
(2019)

Larry Bird 1.2
(1985)
Anthony Davis 2.9
(2015)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Larry Bird 23.8
Anthony Davis 25.9

Larry Bird 10.3
Anthony Davis 11.4

Larry Bird 6.5
Anthony Davis 2.7

Larry Bird 1.8
Anthony Davis 1.3

Larry Bird 0.9
Anthony Davis 2.2

Totals Stats

Larry Bird 3,897
Anthony Davis 1,427

Larry Bird 1,683
Anthony Davis 627

Larry Bird 1,062
Anthony Davis 150

Larry Bird 296
Anthony Davis 74

Larry Bird 145
Anthony Davis 121

Larry Bird 164
Anthony Davis 55

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Larry Bird .472
Anthony Davis .533

3-Point Percentage
Larry Bird .321
Anthony Davis .327

Free Throw Percentage
Larry Bird .890
Anthony Davis .841

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Larry Bird 27.5
(1984)
Anthony Davis 31.5
(2015)

Larry Bird 14.0
(1981)
Anthony Davis 14.1
(2023)

Larry Bird 8.8
(1990)
Anthony Davis 3.5
(2020)

Larry Bird 2.3
(1984)
Anthony Davis 2.0
(2018)

Larry Bird 1.4
(1982)
Anthony Davis 3.1
(2023)