Who is better: LeBron James or Michael Jordan?

In a head-to-head statistical comparison across 21 career categories, LeBron James leads in more statistical categories. LeBron James wins 12 categories while Michael Jordan wins 9 out of 21 compared. LeBron James's peak Points Per Game was 31.4 (2006), while Michael Jordan peaked at 37.1 (1987). See the full breakdown on GOAT vs GOAT.

Who is the NBA Basketball GOAT: LeBron or Michael?

The NBA Basketball GOAT debate between LeBron James and Michael Jordan is one of the most passionately debated topics in sports history. Statistically, LeBron James leads in 12 career categories while Michael Jordan leads in 9. Both have legendary careers that defined nba basketball. Compare their complete career stats, championships, individual awards, and season-by-season performance on GOAT vs GOAT to decide for yourself.

How do LeBron James and Michael Jordan compare statistically?

Across 21 statistical categories, LeBron James leads in 12 and Michael Jordan leads in 9. GOAT vs GOAT provides detailed breakdowns including career totals, per-season stats, radar charts for skills comparison, and career peak analysis to give you the complete picture of this nba basketball rivalry.

How many career points per game does LeBron James have?

LeBron James has 27.1 career points per game. Compare LeBron James's complete nba basketball career statistics with Michael Jordan and other legends on GOAT vs GOAT.

What are Michael Jordan's total career points per game?

Michael Jordan has 30.1 total career points per game. See the full season-by-season breakdown and compare with LeBron James on GOAT vs GOAT.

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LeBron James vs Michael Jordan: Who is the GOAT?

LeBron James

USA

Michael Jordan

USA

🏀 NBA Basketball • Career Comparison

The LeBron James vs Michael Jordan GOAT debate is one of the most iconic in nba basketball history. Compare their complete career stats, championships, individual awards, and head-to-head records side by side. Who leads in more categories? Who had the better peak? Cast your vote and settle the nba basketball GOAT debate once and for all.

Compare Players

LeBron James

USA

Michael Jordan

USA

Head-to-Head Score

James

Jordan

Out of 21 statistical categories

Why They're GOATs

Why

James is a GOAT

🏆4x NBA Champion
🥇4x NBA MVP
🎖️4x Finals MVP
📊40,474 career points (Top scorer)
🔥27.1 career PPG average

Why

Jordan is a GOAT

🏆6x NBA Champion
🥇5x NBA MVP
🎖️6x Finals MVP
📊32,292 career points (Top scorer)
🔥30.1 career PPG average

Skills Comparison

Career Peak Season

Best Points Per Game in a single season

James

31.4

2005-06

Jordan

37.1

1986-87

BEST

Detailed Statistics

🏀

Scoring

James

Stat

Jordan

40,474✓

Total Points

32,292

27.1

Points Per Game

✓30.1

28.4

Playoff PPG

✓33.4

Game Winners

✓25

🎯

Playmaking

James

Stat

Jordan

10,956✓

Total Assists

5,633

7.3✓

Assists Per Game

5.3

112✓

Triple Doubles

💪

Rebounding

James

Stat

Jordan

11,177✓

Total Rebounds

6,672

7.5✓

Rebounds Per Game

6.2

🛡️

Defense

James

Stat

Jordan

2,275

Total Steals

✓2,514

1,119✓

Total Blocks

893

📊

Efficiency

James

Stat

Jordan

50.6%✓

Field Goal %

49.7%

34.8%✓

3-Point %

32.7%

73.5%

Free Throw %

✓83.5%

5,070

Turnovers

✓2,924

🏆

Awards & Accolades

James

Stat

Jordan

Championships

✓6

MVP Awards

✓5

Finals MVPs

✓6

20✓

All-Star Selections

⏱️

Longevity

James

Stat

Jordan

1,492✓

Games Played

1,072

57,446✓

Minutes Played

41,011

Points Per Game Over Time

Comparing players by career season (Year 1 = rookie season)

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The GOAT Verdict

In the LeBron James vs Michael Jordan GOAT debate, the numbers tell a compelling story. Across 21 statistical categories, LeBron James leads in 12 categories while Michael Jordan leads in 9.

Looking at peak performance in Points Per Game, LeBron James reached 31.4 in 2006, while Michael Jordan hit 37.1 in 1987.

Ultimately, the nba basketball GOAT debate between LeBron James and Michael Jordan comes down to what you value most: raw statistics, championships, longevity, or peak dominance. Cast your vote above and see how the community weighs in on this legendary nba basketball rivalry.

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