Advanced Statistics
Beyond box score stats — deep dives into the advanced metrics that capture LeBron and Jordan's true impact on the game.
Player Efficiency Rating (PER)
The all-in-one per-minute efficiency metric. Jordan holds the all-time career record.
26.7
LeBron
Career PER
27.9
Jordan
True Shooting %
Scoring efficiency accounting for 2s, 3s, and free throws.
58.6%
LeBron
Career TS%
56.9%
Jordan
Win Shares
Estimated wins contributed to a team. Rewards longevity and sustained excellence.
276.8
LeBron
Career WS
214
Jordan
BPM & VORP
Box Plus/Minus and Value Over Replacement Player — total contribution metrics.
8.4
LeBron
Career BPM
9.2
Jordan
Usage Rate
Percentage of team plays used while on the court.
31.3%
LeBron
Career USG%
33.3%
Jordan
Offensive Rating
Points produced per 100 possessions on offense.
116
LeBron
Career ORtg
118
Jordan
Defensive Rating
Points allowed per 100 possessions on defense.
104
LeBron
Career DRtg
103
Jordan
Net Rating
Offensive rating minus defensive rating — overall on-court impact.
11.7
LeBron
Career NetRtg
15.1
Jordan
Frequently Asked Questions
What are advanced stats in basketball?▼
Advanced stats go beyond basic box score numbers to measure player impact more accurately. Metrics like PER, Win Shares, BPM, and True Shooting % account for efficiency, pace, and team context.
Who has better advanced stats, LeBron or Jordan?▼
It depends on the metric. Jordan leads in PER (27.9 vs 26.7) and relative True Shooting. LeBron leads in career Win Shares (274+ vs 214) and total VORP due to longevity.