By the numbers
Jordan and LeBron, one question at a time: the answer first, then the table, then the argument. Every figure runs through the 2025–26 season.
Jordan vs LeBron: career stats
Michael Jordan and LeBron James compared on points, rebounds, assists, titles, MVPs and every other career number, through the 2025–26 season.
Jordan vs LeBron: scoring
Points per game, career points, scoring titles and playoff scoring for Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Jordan has the highest average; LeBron the highest total.
Jordan vs LeBron: playoff stats
Playoff and Finals scoring, assists and titles for Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Jordan has the higher playoff average; LeBron has the most playoff points ever.
Jordan vs LeBron: the Finals record
Every NBA Finals Michael Jordan and LeBron James played, with opponents and results. Jordan went 6–0 with six Finals MVPs; LeBron is 4–6 in ten appearances.
How many rings: Jordan vs LeBron
Michael Jordan has six NBA championships, all with the Chicago Bulls. LeBron James has four, with Miami, Cleveland and the Lakers. Every title year, listed.
Jordan vs LeBron: MVPs and awards
MVPs, Finals MVPs, All-Star selections, scoring titles, Defensive Player of the Year and Olympic golds for Michael Jordan and LeBron James.
Jordan vs LeBron at the same age
Michael Jordan and LeBron James compared season by season at ages 30 to 41: scoring, titles and Finals MVPs at each age.
Jordan vs LeBron: defense
Defensive Player of the Year, All-Defensive selections, steals and blocks for Michael Jordan and LeBron James.
Jordan vs LeBron: assists and playmaking
Assists per game, career assists, assist titles and triple-doubles for Michael Jordan and LeBron James.
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