LeBron James vs. Bernard King Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Bernard King and LeBron James 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
LeBron James:
2003-04 to 2023-24
Bernard King:
1977-78 to 1992-93

NBA Championships and Seasons

LeBron James4
Bernard King0
LeBron James21
Bernard King14
LeBron James16
Bernard King5
LeBron James1 *
Bernard King0
*
LeBron James20
Bernard King4

Honors and Awards

LeBron James4
Bernard King0
LeBron James4
Bernard King0
LeBron James13
Bernard King2
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James19
Bernard King4
LeBron James5
Bernard King0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James6
Bernard King0
LeBron James1
Bernard King1
LeBron James1
Bernard King0
LeBron James1
Bernard King0
LeBron James1 *
Bernard King0
*
LeBron James1 *
Bernard King0
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 27.1
Bernard King 22.5

LeBron James 7.5
Bernard King 5.8

LeBron James 7.4
Bernard King 3.3

LeBron James 1.5
Bernard King 1.0

LeBron James 0.7
Bernard King 0.3

Totals Stats

LeBron James 40,179
Bernard King 19,655

LeBron James 11,098
Bernard King 5,060

LeBron James 10,905
Bernard King 2,863

LeBron James 2,260
Bernard King 866

LeBron James 1,107
Bernard King 230

LeBron James 1,481
Bernard King 874

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .506
Bernard King .518

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .347
Bernard King .172

*
Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .735
Bernard King .730

Best Season (no game minimum)

LeBron James 31.4
(2006)
Bernard King 32.9
(1985)

LeBron James 8.6
(2018)
Bernard King 9.5
(1978)

LeBron James 10.2
(2020)
Bernard King 4.6
(1990)

LeBron James 2.2
(2005)
Bernard King 1.5
(1978)

LeBron James 1.1
(2009)
Bernard King 0.5
(1979)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 28.5
Bernard King 24.5

LeBron James 9.0
Bernard King 4.3

LeBron James 7.2
Bernard King 2.3

LeBron James 1.7
Bernard King 0.9

LeBron James 1.0
Bernard King 0.2

Totals Stats

LeBron James 8,023
Bernard King 687

LeBron James 2,549
Bernard King 121

LeBron James 2,023
Bernard King 65

LeBron James 471
Bernard King 24

LeBron James 270
Bernard King 6

LeBron James 282
Bernard King 28

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .495
Bernard King .559

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .331
Bernard King .250

*
Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .741
Bernard King .729

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

LeBron James 35.3
(2009)
Bernard King 34.8
(1984)

LeBron James 11.3
(2015)
Bernard King 6.2
(1984)

LeBron James 9.0
(2018)
Bernard King 3.5
(1979)

LeBron James 2.3
(2016)
Bernard King 2.0
(1979)

LeBron James 1.8
(2010)
Bernard King 0.5
(1984)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.