Patrick Ewing vs. LeBron James Comparison

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

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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
Patrick Ewing:
1985-86 to 2001-02
LeBron James:
2003-04 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Patrick Ewing0
LeBron James4
Patrick Ewing17
LeBron James21
Patrick Ewing14
LeBron James16
Patrick Ewing0 *
LeBron James1
*
Patrick Ewing11
LeBron James20

Honors and Awards

Patrick Ewing0
LeBron James4
Patrick Ewing0
LeBron James4
Patrick Ewing1
LeBron James13
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Patrick Ewing7
LeBron James19
Patrick Ewing0
LeBron James5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Patrick Ewing3
LeBron James6
Patrick Ewing0
LeBron James1
Patrick Ewing0
LeBron James1
Patrick Ewing1
LeBron James1
Patrick Ewing0 *
LeBron James1
*
Patrick Ewing0 *
LeBron James1
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Patrick Ewing 21.0
LeBron James 27.1

Patrick Ewing 9.8
LeBron James 7.5

Patrick Ewing 1.9
LeBron James 7.4

Patrick Ewing 1.0
LeBron James 1.5

Patrick Ewing 2.4
LeBron James 0.7

Totals Stats

Patrick Ewing 24,815
LeBron James 40,474

Patrick Ewing 11,607
LeBron James 11,185

Patrick Ewing 2,215
LeBron James 11,009

Patrick Ewing 1,136
LeBron James 2,275

Patrick Ewing 2,894
LeBron James 1,111

Patrick Ewing 1,183
LeBron James 1,492

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Patrick Ewing .504
LeBron James .506

3-Point Percentage
Patrick Ewing .152
LeBron James .348

Free Throw Percentage
Patrick Ewing .740
LeBron James .736

Best Season (no game minimum)

Patrick Ewing 28.6
(1990)
LeBron James 31.4
(2006)

Patrick Ewing 12.1
(1993)
LeBron James 8.6
(2018)

Patrick Ewing 3.0
(1991)
LeBron James 10.2
(2020)

Patrick Ewing 1.5
(1989)
LeBron James 2.2
(2005)

Patrick Ewing 4.0
(1990)
LeBron James 1.1
(2009)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Patrick Ewing 20.2
LeBron James 28.5

Patrick Ewing 10.3
LeBron James 9.0

Patrick Ewing 2.0
LeBron James 7.2

Patrick Ewing 0.9
LeBron James 1.7

Patrick Ewing 2.2
LeBron James 1.0

Totals Stats

Patrick Ewing 2,813
LeBron James 8,023

Patrick Ewing 1,435
LeBron James 2,549

Patrick Ewing 275
LeBron James 2,023

Patrick Ewing 122
LeBron James 471

Patrick Ewing 303
LeBron James 270

Patrick Ewing 139
LeBron James 282

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Patrick Ewing .469
LeBron James .495

3-Point Percentage
Patrick Ewing .348
LeBron James .331

Free Throw Percentage
Patrick Ewing .718
LeBron James .741

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Patrick Ewing 29.4
(1990)
LeBron James 35.3
(2009)

Patrick Ewing 12.8
(1988)
LeBron James 11.3
(2015)

Patrick Ewing 3.1
(1990)
LeBron James 9.0
(2018)

Patrick Ewing 1.5
(1988)
LeBron James 2.3
(2016)

Patrick Ewing 3.3
(1988)
LeBron James 1.8
(2010)