Larry Bird vs LeBron James: head-to-head statistical comparison
Larry Bird
24.3 PPG · 10.0 REB · 6.3 AST
LeBron James
26.8 PPG · 7.5 REB · 7.4 AST
VS
1–2
categories
James leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Bird 4James 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
24.3
26.8
10.0
7.5
6.3
7.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Bird peak 29.9James peak 31.4
The trophy case edge: James
3× NBA Champion3× NBA MVP2× Finals MVP12× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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4× NBA Champion4× NBA MVP4× Finals MVP
The verdict
James holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Bird answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
80Bird · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
80James · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Larry Bird
$1.7k
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+49% ▲
Legacy floor100%
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LeBron James
$1.7k
Cemented — legacy floor rising
5-yr outlook+44%
Legacy floor100%
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Card verdictBoth grade to about $1.7k today. Larry Bird carries more projected upside (+49% vs. +44% over five years).
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