LeBron James vs. Isiah Thomas Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Isiah Thomas 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
Isiah Thomas:
1981-82 to 1993-94

NBA Championships and Seasons

LeBron James4
Isiah Thomas2
LeBron James21
Isiah Thomas13
LeBron James16
Isiah Thomas9
LeBron James1 *
Isiah Thomas0
*
LeBron James20
Isiah Thomas12

Honors and Awards

LeBron James4
Isiah Thomas0
LeBron James4
Isiah Thomas1
LeBron James13
Isiah Thomas3
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James19
Isiah Thomas5
LeBron James5
Isiah Thomas0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James6
Isiah Thomas0
LeBron James1
Isiah Thomas0
LeBron James1
Isiah Thomas1
LeBron James1
Isiah Thomas0
LeBron James1 *
Isiah Thomas0
*
LeBron James1 *
Isiah Thomas0
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 27.1
Isiah Thomas 19.2

LeBron James 7.5
Isiah Thomas 3.6

LeBron James 7.4
Isiah Thomas 9.3

LeBron James 1.5
Isiah Thomas 1.9

LeBron James 0.7
Isiah Thomas 0.3

Totals Stats

LeBron James 40,154
Isiah Thomas 18,822

LeBron James 11,091
Isiah Thomas 3,478

LeBron James 10,895
Isiah Thomas 9,061

LeBron James 2,260
Isiah Thomas 1,861

LeBron James 1,107
Isiah Thomas 249

LeBron James 1,480
Isiah Thomas 979

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .506
Isiah Thomas .452

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .347
Isiah Thomas .290

Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .735
Isiah Thomas .759

Best Season (no game minimum)

LeBron James 31.4
(2006)
Isiah Thomas 22.9
(1983)

LeBron James 8.6
(2018)
Isiah Thomas 4.5
(1985)

LeBron James 10.2
(2020)
Isiah Thomas 13.9
(1985)

LeBron James 2.2
(2005)
Isiah Thomas 2.5
(1984)

LeBron James 1.1
(2009)
Isiah Thomas 0.4
(1984)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 28.5
Isiah Thomas 20.4

LeBron James 9.0
Isiah Thomas 4.7

LeBron James 7.2
Isiah Thomas 8.9

LeBron James 1.7
Isiah Thomas 2.1

LeBron James 1.0
Isiah Thomas 0.3

Totals Stats

LeBron James 8,023
Isiah Thomas 2,261

LeBron James 2,549
Isiah Thomas 524

LeBron James 2,023
Isiah Thomas 987

LeBron James 471
Isiah Thomas 234

LeBron James 270
Isiah Thomas 38

LeBron James 282
Isiah Thomas 111

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .495
Isiah Thomas .441

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .331
Isiah Thomas .346

Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .741
Isiah Thomas .769

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

LeBron James 35.3
(2009)
Isiah Thomas 26.5
(1986)

LeBron James 11.3
(2015)
Isiah Thomas 5.5
(1986)

LeBron James 9.0
(2018)
Isiah Thomas 12.0
(1986)

LeBron James 2.3
(2016)
Isiah Thomas 2.9
(1988)

LeBron James 1.8
(2010)
Isiah Thomas 1.2
(1984)