DeMarcus Cousins vs. LeBron James Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars LeBron James and DeMarcus Cousins 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
DeMarcus Cousins:
2010-11 to 2021-22
LeBron James:
2003-04 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

DeMarcus Cousins0
LeBron James4
DeMarcus Cousins11
LeBron James21
DeMarcus Cousins3
LeBron James16
DeMarcus Cousins0 *
LeBron James1
*
DeMarcus Cousins4
LeBron James20

Honors and Awards

DeMarcus Cousins0
LeBron James4
DeMarcus Cousins0
LeBron James4
DeMarcus Cousins0
LeBron James13
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
DeMarcus Cousins2
LeBron James19
DeMarcus Cousins0
LeBron James5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
DeMarcus Cousins0
LeBron James6
DeMarcus Cousins0
LeBron James1
DeMarcus Cousins0
LeBron James1
DeMarcus Cousins0
LeBron James1
DeMarcus Cousins0 *
LeBron James1
*
DeMarcus Cousins0 *
LeBron James1
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

DeMarcus Cousins 19.6
LeBron James 27.1

DeMarcus Cousins 10.2
LeBron James 7.5

DeMarcus Cousins 3.0
LeBron James 7.4

DeMarcus Cousins 1.3
LeBron James 1.5

DeMarcus Cousins 1.1
LeBron James 0.7

Totals Stats

DeMarcus Cousins 12,802
LeBron James 40,179

DeMarcus Cousins 6,664
LeBron James 11,098

DeMarcus Cousins 1,979
LeBron James 10,905

DeMarcus Cousins 874
LeBron James 2,260

DeMarcus Cousins 742
LeBron James 1,107

DeMarcus Cousins 654
LeBron James 1,481

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
DeMarcus Cousins .460
LeBron James .506

3-Point Percentage
DeMarcus Cousins .331
LeBron James .347

Free Throw Percentage
DeMarcus Cousins .737
LeBron James .735

Best Season (no game minimum)

DeMarcus Cousins 27.0
(2017)
LeBron James 31.4
(2006)

DeMarcus Cousins 12.9
(2018)
LeBron James 8.6
(2018)

DeMarcus Cousins 5.4
(2018)
LeBron James 10.2
(2020)

DeMarcus Cousins 1.6
(2018)
LeBron James 2.2
(2005)

DeMarcus Cousins 1.7
(2015)
LeBron James 1.1
(2009)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

DeMarcus Cousins 8.4
LeBron James 28.5

DeMarcus Cousins 3.5
LeBron James 9.0

DeMarcus Cousins 1.5
LeBron James 7.2

DeMarcus Cousins 0.5
LeBron James 1.7

DeMarcus Cousins 0.5
LeBron James 1.0

Totals Stats

DeMarcus Cousins 167
LeBron James 8,023

DeMarcus Cousins 70
LeBron James 2,549

DeMarcus Cousins 30
LeBron James 2,023

DeMarcus Cousins 10
LeBron James 471

DeMarcus Cousins 10
LeBron James 270

DeMarcus Cousins 20
LeBron James 282

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
DeMarcus Cousins .476
LeBron James .495

3-Point Percentage
DeMarcus Cousins .393
LeBron James .331

Free Throw Percentage
DeMarcus Cousins .704
LeBron James .741

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

DeMarcus Cousins 10.6
(2022)
LeBron James 35.3
(2009)

DeMarcus Cousins 4.9
(2019)
LeBron James 11.3
(2015)

DeMarcus Cousins 2.4
(2019)
LeBron James 9.0
(2018)

DeMarcus Cousins 0.6
(2019)
LeBron James 2.3
(2016)

DeMarcus Cousins 0.8
(2019)
LeBron James 1.8
(2010)