Michael Jordan vs Larry Bird
Michael Jordan vs Larry Bird: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Michael Jordan and Larry Bird?
Jordan's rivalry with Bird was emblematic of the fierce competition in the NBA during the 1980s, culminating in memorable playoff battles that defined an era.
Michael Jordan
Key numbers
- NBA Seasons Played15
- Total NBA Championships6
- Career Pointsover 32,000
- Career Regular Season Scoring Average30.1 points per game
- Career Playoff Scoring Average33.4 points per game
Top honours
- NBA Championships6 titles with the Chicago Bulls (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998)
- NBA Finals MVP Awards6 awards
- NBA Scoring Titles10 titles
- NBA MVP Awards5 awards
- NBA All-Star Selections14 selections
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Larry Bird
Visit Larry Bird hubKey numbers
- Points per game24.3
- Rebounds per game10.0
- Assists per game6.3
- FG% (field goal percentage).490
- 3PT% (three-point percentage).366
Top honours
- NBA championships3 (1981, 1984, 1986)
- MVP awards3 (1984, 1985, 1986)
- NBA Finals MVP2 (1984, 1986)
- NBA All-Star12
- Naismith College Player of the Year1 (1979)