LeBron James vs. Klay Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Klay Thompson 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
Klay Thompson:
2011-12 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

LeBron James4
Klay Thompson4
LeBron James21
Klay Thompson11
LeBron James16
Klay Thompson9
LeBron James1 *
Klay Thompson0
*
LeBron James20
Klay Thompson5

Honors and Awards

LeBron James4
Klay Thompson0
LeBron James4
Klay Thompson0
LeBron James13
Klay Thompson0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James19
Klay Thompson2
LeBron James5
Klay Thompson0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James6
Klay Thompson1
LeBron James1
Klay Thompson0
LeBron James1
Klay Thompson0
LeBron James1
Klay Thompson0
LeBron James1 *
Klay Thompson0
*
LeBron James1 *
Klay Thompson0
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 27.1
Klay Thompson 19.6

LeBron James 7.5
Klay Thompson 3.5

LeBron James 7.4
Klay Thompson 2.3

LeBron James 1.5
Klay Thompson 0.9

LeBron James 0.7
Klay Thompson 0.5

Totals Stats

LeBron James 40,179
Klay Thompson 15,257

LeBron James 11,098
Klay Thompson 2,758

LeBron James 10,905
Klay Thompson 1,811

LeBron James 2,260
Klay Thompson 665

LeBron James 1,107
Klay Thompson 408

LeBron James 1,481
Klay Thompson 780

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .506
Klay Thompson .453

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .347
Klay Thompson .413

Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .735
Klay Thompson .856

Best Season (no game minimum)

LeBron James 31.4
(2006)
Klay Thompson 22.3
(2017)

LeBron James 8.6
(2018)
Klay Thompson 4.1
(2023)

LeBron James 10.2
(2020)
Klay Thompson 2.9
(2015)

LeBron James 2.2
(2005)
Klay Thompson 1.1
(2015)

LeBron James 1.1
(2009)
Klay Thompson 0.8
(2015)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 28.5
Klay Thompson 19.2

LeBron James 9.0
Klay Thompson 4.0

LeBron James 7.2
Klay Thompson 2.2

LeBron James 1.7
Klay Thompson 0.9

LeBron James 1.0
Klay Thompson 0.5

Totals Stats

LeBron James 8,023
Klay Thompson 3,032

LeBron James 2,549
Klay Thompson 626

LeBron James 2,023
Klay Thompson 351

LeBron James 471
Klay Thompson 150

LeBron James 270
Klay Thompson 85

LeBron James 282
Klay Thompson 158

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .495
Klay Thompson .436

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .331
Klay Thompson .405

Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .741
Klay Thompson .845

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

LeBron James 35.3
(2009)
Klay Thompson 24.3
(2016)

LeBron James 11.3
(2015)
Klay Thompson 4.6
(2013)

LeBron James 9.0
(2018)
Klay Thompson 3.6
(2014)

LeBron James 2.3
(2016)
Klay Thompson 1.3
(2019)

LeBron James 1.8
(2010)
Klay Thompson 0.9
(2015)