Gilbert Arenas vs. LeBron James Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars LeBron James and Gilbert Arenas that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Gilbert Arenas:
2001-02 to 2011-12
LeBron James:
2003-04 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Gilbert Arenas0
LeBron James4
Gilbert Arenas11
LeBron James21
Gilbert Arenas5
LeBron James16
Gilbert Arenas0 *
LeBron James1
*
Gilbert Arenas3
LeBron James20

Honors and Awards

Gilbert Arenas0
LeBron James4
Gilbert Arenas0
LeBron James4
Gilbert Arenas0
LeBron James13
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Gilbert Arenas3
LeBron James19
Gilbert Arenas0
LeBron James5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Gilbert Arenas0
LeBron James6
Gilbert Arenas0
LeBron James1
Gilbert Arenas0
LeBron James1
Gilbert Arenas0
LeBron James1
Gilbert Arenas0 *
LeBron James1
*
Gilbert Arenas0 *
LeBron James1
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Gilbert Arenas 20.7
LeBron James 27.1

Gilbert Arenas 3.9
LeBron James 7.5

Gilbert Arenas 5.3
LeBron James 7.4

Gilbert Arenas 1.6
LeBron James 1.5

Gilbert Arenas 0.2
LeBron James 0.7

Totals Stats

Gilbert Arenas 11,402
LeBron James 40,179

Gilbert Arenas 2,168
LeBron James 11,098

Gilbert Arenas 2,909
LeBron James 10,905

Gilbert Arenas 884
LeBron James 2,260

Gilbert Arenas 134
LeBron James 1,107

Gilbert Arenas 552
LeBron James 1,481

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Gilbert Arenas .421
LeBron James .506

3-Point Percentage
Gilbert Arenas .351
LeBron James .347

Free Throw Percentage
Gilbert Arenas .803
LeBron James .735

Best Season (no game minimum)

Gilbert Arenas 29.3
(2006)
LeBron James 31.4
(2006)

Gilbert Arenas 4.7
(2005)
LeBron James 8.6
(2018)

Gilbert Arenas 10.0
(2009)
LeBron James 10.2
(2020)

Gilbert Arenas 2.0
(2006)
LeBron James 2.2
(2005)

Gilbert Arenas 0.5
(2009)
LeBron James 1.1
(2009)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Gilbert Arenas 17.1
LeBron James 28.5

Gilbert Arenas 3.5
LeBron James 9.0

Gilbert Arenas 3.8
LeBron James 7.2

Gilbert Arenas 1.2
LeBron James 1.7

Gilbert Arenas 0.4
LeBron James 1.0

Totals Stats

Gilbert Arenas 530
LeBron James 8,023

Gilbert Arenas 107
LeBron James 2,549

Gilbert Arenas 118
LeBron James 2,023

Gilbert Arenas 37
LeBron James 471

Gilbert Arenas 11
LeBron James 270

Gilbert Arenas 31
LeBron James 282

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Gilbert Arenas .410
LeBron James .495

3-Point Percentage
Gilbert Arenas .305
LeBron James .331

Free Throw Percentage
Gilbert Arenas .769
LeBron James .741

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Gilbert Arenas 34.0
(2006)
LeBron James 35.3
(2009)

Gilbert Arenas 5.5
(2006)
LeBron James 11.3
(2015)

Gilbert Arenas 6.2
(2005)
LeBron James 9.0
(2018)

Gilbert Arenas 2.2
(2006)
LeBron James 2.3
(2016)

Gilbert Arenas 0.7
(2006)
LeBron James 1.8
(2010)