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2003 Calendar Year Stats

All games played between January and December 2003.

LeBronStatJordan
32 GP (10-22)
Record
51 GP (23-28)
20.2
PPG
21.8
6.1
RPG
6.7
6
APG
4.1
1.5
SPG
1.5
0.7
BPG
0.5
3.9
TOPG
2.2
42.7%
FG%
44.4%
29.9%
3PT%
20.6%
76.9%
FT%
83.7%
40.2
MPG
39.5
14.3
Game Score
15
31.2%
Win %
45.1%

LeBron James

32 games in 2003

Total Points
647
Total Rebounds
194
Total Assists
192
Total Steals
49
Total Blocks
23

Michael Jordan

51 games in 2003

Total Points
1,111
Total Rebounds
344
Total Assists
211
Total Steals
77
Total Blocks
24

2003 Calendar Year Breakdown

In the 2003 calendar year, LeBron James played 32 games (10-22 record), averaging 20.2 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 6 assists per game. Michael Jordan appeared in 51 games (23-28), averaging 21.8 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.1 assists.

Jordan scored more total points during 2003: LeBron tallied 647 points across his 32 games, while Jordan totaled 1,111 in 51 games. LeBron shot 42.7% from the field and Jordan shot 44.4%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who averaged more points in 2003?
Michael Jordan averaged more PPG in 2003: LeBron had 20.2 PPG in 32 games (647 total), while Jordan had 21.8 PPG in 51 games (1,111 total).
Who had a better win-loss record in 2003?
LeBron's teams went 10-22 (31.2%) during 2003, while Jordan's teams posted a 23-28 record (45.1%).
Why use calendar year stats instead of NBA season stats?
NBA seasons span two calendar years (October to June). Calendar year stats group all games within a single January-December window, which can reveal trends that cross-season stats miss — like how a player performed across an entire calendar year including both regular season and playoffs.

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