LeBron James vs. David Robinson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars David Robinson and LeBron James that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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
David Robinson:
1989-90 to 2002-03

NBA Championships and Seasons

LeBron James4
David Robinson2
LeBron James21
David Robinson14
LeBron James16
David Robinson12
LeBron James1 *
David Robinson0
*
LeBron James20
David Robinson10

Honors and Awards

LeBron James4
David Robinson1
LeBron James4
David Robinson0
LeBron James13
David Robinson4
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James19
David Robinson10
LeBron James5
David Robinson4
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James6
David Robinson8
LeBron James0
David Robinson1
LeBron James1
David Robinson1
LeBron James0
David Robinson1
LeBron James1
David Robinson0
LeBron James0
David Robinson1
LeBron James1
David Robinson1
LeBron James1 *
David Robinson0
*
LeBron James1 *
David Robinson0
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 27.1
David Robinson 21.1

LeBron James 7.5
David Robinson 10.6

LeBron James 7.4
David Robinson 2.5

LeBron James 1.5
David Robinson 1.4

LeBron James 0.7
David Robinson 3.0

Totals Stats

LeBron James 40,248
David Robinson 20,790

LeBron James 11,125
David Robinson 10,497

LeBron James 10,933
David Robinson 2,441

LeBron James 2,262
David Robinson 1,388

LeBron James 1,109
David Robinson 2,954

LeBron James 1,484
David Robinson 987

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .506
David Robinson .518

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .347
David Robinson .250

Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .736
David Robinson .736

Best Season (no game minimum)

LeBron James 31.4
(2006)
David Robinson 29.8
(1994)

LeBron James 8.6
(2018)
David Robinson 13.0
(1991)

LeBron James 10.2
(2020)
David Robinson 4.8
(1994)

LeBron James 2.2
(2005)
David Robinson 2.3
(1992)

LeBron James 1.1
(2009)
David Robinson 4.5
(1992)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 28.5
David Robinson 18.1

LeBron James 9.0
David Robinson 10.6

LeBron James 7.2
David Robinson 2.3

LeBron James 1.7
David Robinson 1.2

LeBron James 1.0
David Robinson 2.5

Totals Stats

LeBron James 8,023
David Robinson 2,221

LeBron James 2,549
David Robinson 1,301

LeBron James 2,023
David Robinson 280

LeBron James 471
David Robinson 151

LeBron James 270
David Robinson 312

LeBron James 282
David Robinson 123

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .495
David Robinson .479

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .331
David Robinson .100

Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .741
David Robinson .708

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

LeBron James 35.3
(2009)
David Robinson 25.8
(1991)

LeBron James 11.3
(2015)
David Robinson 14.1
(1998)

LeBron James 9.0
(2018)
David Robinson 4.0
(1993)

LeBron James 2.3
(2016)
David Robinson 1.8
(2000)

LeBron James 1.8
(2010)
David Robinson 4.0
(1990)