Manu Ginobili vs. LeBron James Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars LeBron James and Manu Ginobili 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
Manu Ginobili:
2002-03 to 2017-18
LeBron James:
2003-04 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Manu Ginobili4
LeBron James4
Manu Ginobili16
LeBron James21
Manu Ginobili15
LeBron James16
Manu Ginobili0 *
LeBron James1
*
Manu Ginobili2
LeBron James20

Honors and Awards

Manu Ginobili0
LeBron James4
Manu Ginobili0
LeBron James4
Manu Ginobili0
LeBron James13
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Manu Ginobili2
LeBron James19
Manu Ginobili0
LeBron James5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Manu Ginobili0
LeBron James6
Manu Ginobili0
LeBron James1
Manu Ginobili0
LeBron James1
Manu Ginobili0
LeBron James1
Manu Ginobili0 *
LeBron James1
*
Manu Ginobili0 *
LeBron James1
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Manu Ginobili 13.3
LeBron James 27.1

Manu Ginobili 3.5
LeBron James 7.5

Manu Ginobili 3.8
LeBron James 7.4

Manu Ginobili 1.3
LeBron James 1.5

Manu Ginobili 0.3
LeBron James 0.7

Totals Stats

Manu Ginobili 14,043
LeBron James 40,154

Manu Ginobili 3,697
LeBron James 11,091

Manu Ginobili 4,001
LeBron James 10,895

Manu Ginobili 1,392
LeBron James 2,260

Manu Ginobili 319
LeBron James 1,107

Manu Ginobili 1,057
LeBron James 1,480

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Manu Ginobili .447
LeBron James .506

3-Point Percentage
Manu Ginobili .369
LeBron James .347

Free Throw Percentage
Manu Ginobili .827
LeBron James .735

Best Season (no game minimum)

Manu Ginobili 19.5
(2008)
LeBron James 31.4
(2006)

Manu Ginobili 4.8
(2008)
LeBron James 8.6
(2018)

Manu Ginobili 4.9
(2010)
LeBron James 10.2
(2020)

Manu Ginobili 1.8
(2004)
LeBron James 2.2
(2005)

Manu Ginobili 0.4
(2008)
LeBron James 1.1
(2009)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Manu Ginobili 14.0
LeBron James 28.5

Manu Ginobili 4.0
LeBron James 9.0

Manu Ginobili 3.8
LeBron James 7.2

Manu Ginobili 1.3
LeBron James 1.7

Manu Ginobili 0.3
LeBron James 1.0

Totals Stats

Manu Ginobili 3,054
LeBron James 8,023

Manu Ginobili 874
LeBron James 2,549

Manu Ginobili 827
LeBron James 2,023

Manu Ginobili 292
LeBron James 471

Manu Ginobili 61
LeBron James 270

Manu Ginobili 218
LeBron James 282

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Manu Ginobili .433
LeBron James .495

3-Point Percentage
Manu Ginobili .358
LeBron James .331

Free Throw Percentage
Manu Ginobili .817
LeBron James .741

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Manu Ginobili 20.8
(2005)
LeBron James 35.3
(2009)

Manu Ginobili 5.8
(2005)
LeBron James 11.3
(2015)

Manu Ginobili 6.0
(2010)
LeBron James 9.0
(2018)

Manu Ginobili 2.6
(2011)
LeBron James 2.3
(2016)

Manu Ginobili 0.9
(2015)
LeBron James 1.8
(2010)