LeBron James vs. Kevin McHale Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Kevin McHale 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
Kevin McHale:
1980-81 to 1992-93

NBA Championships and Seasons

LeBron James4
Kevin McHale3
LeBron James21
Kevin McHale13
LeBron James16
Kevin McHale13
LeBron James1 *
Kevin McHale0
*
LeBron James20
Kevin McHale7

Honors and Awards

LeBron James4
Kevin McHale0
LeBron James4
Kevin McHale0
LeBron James13
Kevin McHale1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James19
Kevin McHale1
LeBron James5
Kevin McHale3
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James6
Kevin McHale6
LeBron James1
Kevin McHale0
LeBron James1
Kevin McHale0
LeBron James1
Kevin McHale0
LeBron James1 *
Kevin McHale0
*
LeBron James1 *
Kevin McHale0
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 27.1
Kevin McHale 17.9

LeBron James 7.5
Kevin McHale 7.3

LeBron James 7.4
Kevin McHale 1.7

LeBron James 1.5
Kevin McHale 0.4

LeBron James 0.7
Kevin McHale 1.7

Totals Stats

LeBron James 40,154
Kevin McHale 17,335

LeBron James 11,091
Kevin McHale 7,122

LeBron James 10,895
Kevin McHale 1,670

LeBron James 2,260
Kevin McHale 344

LeBron James 1,107
Kevin McHale 1,690

LeBron James 1,480
Kevin McHale 971

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .506
Kevin McHale .554

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .347
Kevin McHale .261

Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .735
Kevin McHale .798

Best Season (no game minimum)

LeBron James 31.4
(2006)
Kevin McHale 26.1
(1987)

LeBron James 8.6
(2018)
Kevin McHale 9.9
(1987)

LeBron James 10.2
(2020)
Kevin McHale 2.7
(1988)

LeBron James 2.2
(2005)
Kevin McHale 0.5
(1987)

LeBron James 1.1
(2009)
Kevin McHale 2.3
(1983)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 28.5
Kevin McHale 18.8

LeBron James 9.0
Kevin McHale 7.4

LeBron James 7.2
Kevin McHale 1.6

LeBron James 1.7
Kevin McHale 0.4

LeBron James 1.0
Kevin McHale 1.7

Totals Stats

LeBron James 8,023
Kevin McHale 3,182

LeBron James 2,549
Kevin McHale 1,253

LeBron James 2,023
Kevin McHale 274

LeBron James 471
Kevin McHale 65

LeBron James 270
Kevin McHale 281

LeBron James 282
Kevin McHale 169

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .495
Kevin McHale .561

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .331
Kevin McHale .381

Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .741
Kevin McHale .788

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

LeBron James 35.3
(2009)
Kevin McHale 25.4
(1988)

LeBron James 11.3
(2015)
Kevin McHale 9.9
(1985)

LeBron James 9.0
(2018)
Kevin McHale 3.0
(1989)

LeBron James 2.3
(2016)
Kevin McHale 0.6
(1985)

LeBron James 1.8
(2010)
Kevin McHale 2.4
(1986)