LeBron James vs. Bill Walton Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Bill Walton 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
Bill Walton:
1974-75 to 1986-87

NBA Championships and Seasons

LeBron James4
Bill Walton2
LeBron James21
Bill Walton10
LeBron James16
Bill Walton4
LeBron James1 *
Bill Walton0
*
LeBron James20
Bill Walton2

Honors and Awards

LeBron James4
Bill Walton1
LeBron James4
Bill Walton1
LeBron James13
Bill Walton1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James19
Bill Walton2
LeBron James5
Bill Walton2
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James6
Bill Walton2
LeBron James1
Bill Walton0
LeBron James0
Bill Walton1
LeBron James1
Bill Walton0
LeBron James0
Bill Walton1
LeBron James1
Bill Walton0
LeBron James1 *
Bill Walton0
*
LeBron James1 *
Bill Walton0
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 27.1
Bill Walton 13.3

LeBron James 7.5
Bill Walton 10.5

LeBron James 7.4
Bill Walton 3.4

LeBron James 1.5
Bill Walton 0.8

LeBron James 0.7
Bill Walton 2.2

Totals Stats

LeBron James 40,179
Bill Walton 6,215

LeBron James 11,098
Bill Walton 4,923

LeBron James 10,905
Bill Walton 1,590

LeBron James 2,260
Bill Walton 380

LeBron James 1,107
Bill Walton 1,034

LeBron James 1,481
Bill Walton 468

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .506
Bill Walton .521

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .347
Bill Walton .000

*
Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .735
Bill Walton .660

Best Season (no game minimum)

LeBron James 31.4
(2006)
Bill Walton 18.9
(1978)

LeBron James 8.6
(2018)
Bill Walton 14.4
(1977)

LeBron James 10.2
(2020)
Bill Walton 5.0
(1978)

LeBron James 2.2
(2005)
Bill Walton 1.0
(1978)

LeBron James 1.1
(2009)
Bill Walton 3.6
(1983)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 28.5
Bill Walton 10.8

LeBron James 9.0
Bill Walton 9.1

LeBron James 7.2
Bill Walton 3.0

LeBron James 1.7
Bill Walton 0.7

LeBron James 1.0
Bill Walton 1.7

Totals Stats

LeBron James 8,023
Bill Walton 528

LeBron James 2,549
Bill Walton 444

LeBron James 2,023
Bill Walton 145

LeBron James 471
Bill Walton 32

LeBron James 270
Bill Walton 83

LeBron James 282
Bill Walton 49

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .495
Bill Walton .525

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .331
Bill Walton .000

*
Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .741
Bill Walton .673

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

LeBron James 35.3
(2009)
Bill Walton 18.2
(1977)

LeBron James 11.3
(2015)
Bill Walton 15.2
(1977)

LeBron James 9.0
(2018)
Bill Walton 5.5
(1977)

LeBron James 2.3
(2016)
Bill Walton 1.5
(1978)

LeBron James 1.8
(2010)
Bill Walton 3.4
(1977)

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