NBA Finals Series History
Jordan went 6-0 with 6 Finals MVPs. LeBron is 4-6 with 4 Finals MVPs across 10 appearances.
LeBron James — 10 Finals Appearances
2007 Finalsvs San Antonio Spurs
LOST 0-4
22.0 PPG7.0 RPG6.8 APG1.0 SPG0.5 BPG
2011 Finalsvs Dallas Mavericks
LOST 2-4
17.8 PPG7.2 RPG6.8 APG1.7 SPG0.5 BPG
2012 Finalsvs Oklahoma City Thunder
FMVPWON 4-1
28.6 PPG10.2 RPG7.4 APG1.6 SPG0.4 BPG
2013 Finalsvs San Antonio Spurs
FMVPWON 4-3
25.3 PPG10.9 RPG7.0 APG2.3 SPG0.9 BPG
2014 Finalsvs San Antonio Spurs
LOST 1-4
28.2 PPG7.8 RPG4.0 APG2.0 SPG0.4 BPG
2015 Finalsvs Golden State Warriors
LOST 2-4
35.8 PPG13.3 RPG8.8 APG1.3 SPG0.5 BPG
2016 Finalsvs Golden State Warriors
FMVPWON 4-3
29.7 PPG11.3 RPG8.9 APG2.6 SPG2.3 BPG
2017 Finalsvs Golden State Warriors
LOST 1-4
33.6 PPG12.0 RPG10.0 APG1.4 SPG1.0 BPG
2018 Finalsvs Golden State Warriors
LOST 0-4
34.0 PPG8.5 RPG10.0 APG1.3 SPG1.0 BPG
2020 Finalsvs Miami Heat
FMVPWON 4-2
29.8 PPG11.8 RPG8.5 APG1.2 SPG0.5 BPG
Michael Jordan — 6 Finals Appearances
1991 Finalsvs Los Angeles Lakers
FMVPWON 4-1
31.2 PPG6.6 RPG11.4 APG2.8 SPG1.4 BPG
1992 Finalsvs Portland Trail Blazers
FMVPWON 4-2
35.8 PPG4.8 RPG6.5 APG1.7 SPG0.3 BPG
1993 Finalsvs Phoenix Suns
FMVPWON 4-2
41.0 PPG8.5 RPG6.3 APG1.7 SPG0.7 BPG
1996 Finalsvs Seattle SuperSonics
FMVPWON 4-2
27.3 PPG5.3 RPG4.2 APG1.7 SPG0.2 BPG
1997 Finalsvs Utah Jazz
FMVPWON 4-2
32.3 PPG7.0 RPG6.0 APG1.2 SPG0.8 BPG
1998 Finalsvs Utah Jazz
FMVPWON 4-2
33.5 PPG4.0 RPG2.3 APG1.8 SPG0.7 BPG
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Finals series did Jordan and LeBron play?▼
Jordan appeared in 6 Finals, winning all 6 (6-0). LeBron appeared in 10 Finals, winning 4 (4-6). Jordan's perfect Finals record is a key argument for his GOAT case.
Is Jordan's 6-0 Finals record better than LeBron's 4-6?▼
It's debated. Jordan supporters point to the perfect record. LeBron supporters argue that making 10 Finals shows sustained excellence, and that losing in the Finals is better than losing earlier. Context of opponents matters too.