LeBron James vs. Bob McAdoo Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Bob McAdoo 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 McAdoo:
1972-73 to 1985-86

NBA Championships and Seasons

LeBron James4
Bob McAdoo2
LeBron James21
Bob McAdoo14
LeBron James16
Bob McAdoo9
LeBron James1 *
Bob McAdoo0
*
LeBron James20
Bob McAdoo5

Honors and Awards

LeBron James4
Bob McAdoo1
LeBron James4
Bob McAdoo0
LeBron James13
Bob McAdoo1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James19
Bob McAdoo2
LeBron James5
Bob McAdoo0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James6
Bob McAdoo0
LeBron James1
Bob McAdoo3
LeBron James1
Bob McAdoo0
LeBron James1
Bob McAdoo1
LeBron James1 *
Bob McAdoo0
*
LeBron James1 *
Bob McAdoo0
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 27.1
Bob McAdoo 22.1

LeBron James 7.5
Bob McAdoo 9.4

LeBron James 7.4
Bob McAdoo 2.3

LeBron James 1.5
Bob McAdoo 1.0

*
LeBron James 0.7
Bob McAdoo 1.5

*

Totals Stats

LeBron James 40,154
Bob McAdoo 18,787

LeBron James 11,091
Bob McAdoo 8,048

LeBron James 10,895
Bob McAdoo 1,951

LeBron James 2,260
Bob McAdoo 751

*
LeBron James 1,107
Bob McAdoo 1,147

*
LeBron James 1,480
Bob McAdoo 852

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .506
Bob McAdoo .503

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .347
Bob McAdoo .081

*
Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .735
Bob McAdoo .754

Best Season (no game minimum)

LeBron James 31.4
(2006)
Bob McAdoo 34.5
(1975)

LeBron James 8.6
(2018)
Bob McAdoo 15.1
(1974)

LeBron James 10.2
(2020)
Bob McAdoo 4.0
(1976)

LeBron James 2.2
(2005)
Bob McAdoo 1.3
(1978)

*
LeBron James 1.1
(2009)
Bob McAdoo 3.3
(1974)

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NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 28.5
Bob McAdoo 18.3

LeBron James 9.0
Bob McAdoo 7.6

LeBron James 7.2
Bob McAdoo 1.4

LeBron James 1.7
Bob McAdoo 0.8

*
LeBron James 1.0
Bob McAdoo 1.6

*

Totals Stats

LeBron James 8,023
Bob McAdoo 1,718

LeBron James 2,549
Bob McAdoo 711

LeBron James 2,023
Bob McAdoo 127

LeBron James 471
Bob McAdoo 72

*
LeBron James 270
Bob McAdoo 151

*
LeBron James 282
Bob McAdoo 94

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .495
Bob McAdoo .491

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .331
Bob McAdoo .250

*
Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .741
Bob McAdoo .724

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

LeBron James 35.3
(2009)
Bob McAdoo 37.4
(1975)

LeBron James 11.3
(2015)
Bob McAdoo 14.2
(1976)

LeBron James 9.0
(2018)
Bob McAdoo 3.8
(1978)

LeBron James 2.3
(2016)
Bob McAdoo 1.4
(1983)

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LeBron James 1.8
(2010)
Bob McAdoo 2.7
(1975)

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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.