LeBron vs Jordan
LeBron

LeBronvsJordan

Jordan

Complete statistical head-to-head comparison

Category Wins

17

LeBron

15

Jordan

🏀Scoring

LeBron
Stat
Jordan
43,111
Total Points
32,292
26.9
Points Per Game
30.1
28.4
Playoff PPG
33.4
20
Game Winners
25
1
Scoring Titles
10

🎯Playmaking

LeBron
Stat
Jordan
11,884
Total Assists
5,633
7.4
Assists Per Game
5.3
123
Triple Doubles
28

💪Rebounding

LeBron
Stat
Jordan
11,974
Total Rebounds
6,672
7.5
Rebounds Per Game
6.2

🛡️Defense

LeBron
Stat
Jordan
2,390
Total Steals
2,514
1.5
Steals Per Game
2.3
1,177
Total Blocks
893
0.7
Blocks Per Game
0.8
0
DPOY Awards
1
5
All-Defensive First Team
9

📊Efficiency

LeBron
Stat
Jordan
50.6%
Field Goal %
49.7%
34.9%
Three-Point %
32.7%
73.7%
Free Throw %
83.5%
59.0%
True Shooting %
56.9%
26.7
PER
27.9
274.3
Win Shares
214.0
158.1
VORP
116.1
8.4
BPM
9.2

🏆Championships & Awards

LeBron
Stat
Jordan
4
Championships
6
4
MVP Awards
5
4
Finals MVP Awards
6
22
All-Star Selections
14
13
All-NBA First Team
10

Longevity

LeBron
Stat
Jordan
1,605
Games Played
1,072
60,465
Total Minutes
41,011
23
Seasons Played
15
LeBron

Who Had the Better Longevity?

LeBron has played 22 seasons and counting, maintaining All-Star caliber play into his 40s. He holds the all-time scoring record, has 22 All-Star selections, and 13 All-NBA First Team selections. His ability to sustain elite production across two decades is unprecedented in basketball history.

Jordan

Who Had the Better Peak?

Jordan's peak seasons from 1987-1993 are arguably the greatest stretch in NBA history. He averaged 33.6 PPG during that span while winning DPOY, multiple scoring titles, and three consecutive championships. His 1988 season (35.0 PPG, 3.2 SPG, DPOY + scoring champ) may be the single greatest individual season ever.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who has better career stats, LeBron or Jordan?
Jordan leads in PPG (30.1 vs 27.1), steals (2.3 vs 1.5), and FG% on higher usage. LeBron leads in total points (40,000+ vs 32,292), rebounds (10,600+ vs 6,672), assists (10,800+ vs 5,633), and three-point shooting.
Is LeBron or Jordan the GOAT?
There's no definitive answer — it depends on what you value. Jordan's case rests on peak dominance (6-0 Finals, highest PPG). LeBron's case rests on longevity, versatility, and all-time scoring record. This site presents the stats so you can decide.

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