LeBron James vs. Bob Lanier Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Bob Lanier 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
Bob Lanier:
1970-71 to 1983-84

NBA Championships and Seasons

LeBron James4
Bob Lanier0
LeBron James21
Bob Lanier14
LeBron James16
Bob Lanier9
LeBron James1 *
Bob Lanier0
*
LeBron James20
Bob Lanier8

Honors and Awards

LeBron James4
Bob Lanier0
LeBron James4
Bob Lanier0
LeBron James13
Bob Lanier0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James19
Bob Lanier0
LeBron James5
Bob Lanier0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James6
Bob Lanier0
LeBron James1
Bob Lanier0
LeBron James1
Bob Lanier0
LeBron James1
Bob Lanier0
LeBron James1 *
Bob Lanier0
*
LeBron James1 *
Bob Lanier0
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 27.1
Bob Lanier 20.1

LeBron James 7.5
Bob Lanier 10.1

LeBron James 7.4
Bob Lanier 3.1

LeBron James 1.5
Bob Lanier 1.1

*
LeBron James 0.7
Bob Lanier 1.5

*

Totals Stats

LeBron James 40,179
Bob Lanier 19,248

LeBron James 11,098
Bob Lanier 9,698

LeBron James 10,905
Bob Lanier 3,007

LeBron James 2,260
Bob Lanier 777

*
LeBron James 1,107
Bob Lanier 1,100

*
LeBron James 1,481
Bob Lanier 959

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .506
Bob Lanier .514

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .347
Bob Lanier .154

*
Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .735
Bob Lanier .767

Best Season (no game minimum)

LeBron James 31.4
(2006)
Bob Lanier 25.7
(1972)

LeBron James 8.6
(2018)
Bob Lanier 14.9
(1973)

LeBron James 10.2
(2020)
Bob Lanier 4.6
(1975)

LeBron James 2.2
(2005)
Bob Lanier 1.4
(1974)

*
LeBron James 1.1
(2009)
Bob Lanier 3.0
(1974)

*

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 28.5
Bob Lanier 18.6

LeBron James 9.0
Bob Lanier 9.6

LeBron James 7.2
Bob Lanier 3.5

LeBron James 1.7
Bob Lanier 0.9

*
LeBron James 1.0
Bob Lanier 1.5

*

Totals Stats

LeBron James 8,023
Bob Lanier 1,244

LeBron James 2,549
Bob Lanier 645

LeBron James 2,023
Bob Lanier 235

LeBron James 471
Bob Lanier 62

*
LeBron James 270
Bob Lanier 99

*
LeBron James 282
Bob Lanier 67

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .495
Bob Lanier .532

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .331
Bob Lanier .000

*
Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .741
Bob Lanier .768

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

LeBron James 35.3
(2009)
Bob Lanier 28.0
(1977)

LeBron James 11.3
(2015)
Bob Lanier 16.7
(1977)

LeBron James 9.0
(2018)
Bob Lanier 6.3
(1975)

LeBron James 2.3
(2016)
Bob Lanier 1.7
(1981)

*
LeBron James 1.8
(2010)
Bob Lanier 4.0
(1975)

*
Notes: * Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.
Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.