LeBron James vs. Paul Pierce Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Paul Pierce 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
Paul Pierce:
1998-99 to 2016-17

NBA Championships and Seasons

LeBron James4
Paul Pierce1
LeBron James21
Paul Pierce19
LeBron James16
Paul Pierce14
LeBron James1 *
Paul Pierce0
*
LeBron James20
Paul Pierce10

Honors and Awards

LeBron James4
Paul Pierce0
LeBron James4
Paul Pierce1
LeBron James13
Paul Pierce0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James19
Paul Pierce4
LeBron James5
Paul Pierce0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James6
Paul Pierce0
LeBron James1
Paul Pierce0
LeBron James1
Paul Pierce0
LeBron James1
Paul Pierce0
LeBron James1 *
Paul Pierce0
*
LeBron James1 *
Paul Pierce0
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 27.1
Paul Pierce 19.7

LeBron James 7.5
Paul Pierce 5.6

LeBron James 7.4
Paul Pierce 3.5

LeBron James 1.5
Paul Pierce 1.3

LeBron James 0.7
Paul Pierce 0.6

Totals Stats

LeBron James 40,179
Paul Pierce 26,397

LeBron James 11,098
Paul Pierce 7,527

LeBron James 10,905
Paul Pierce 4,708

LeBron James 2,260
Paul Pierce 1,752

LeBron James 1,107
Paul Pierce 745

LeBron James 1,481
Paul Pierce 1,343

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .506
Paul Pierce .445

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .347
Paul Pierce .368

Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .735
Paul Pierce .806

Best Season (no game minimum)

LeBron James 31.4
(2006)
Paul Pierce 26.8
(2006)

LeBron James 8.6
(2018)
Paul Pierce 7.3
(2003)

LeBron James 10.2
(2020)
Paul Pierce 5.1
(2004)

LeBron James 2.2
(2005)
Paul Pierce 2.1
(2000)

LeBron James 1.1
(2009)
Paul Pierce 1.0
(2002)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 28.5
Paul Pierce 18.7

LeBron James 9.0
Paul Pierce 5.8

LeBron James 7.2
Paul Pierce 3.4

LeBron James 1.7
Paul Pierce 1.2

LeBron James 1.0
Paul Pierce 0.6

Totals Stats

LeBron James 8,023
Paul Pierce 3,180

LeBron James 2,549
Paul Pierce 985

LeBron James 2,023
Paul Pierce 579

LeBron James 471
Paul Pierce 204

LeBron James 270
Paul Pierce 105

LeBron James 282
Paul Pierce 170

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .495
Paul Pierce .423

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .331
Paul Pierce .355

Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .741
Paul Pierce .830

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

LeBron James 35.3
(2009)
Paul Pierce 27.1
(2003)

LeBron James 11.3
(2015)
Paul Pierce 9.0
(2003)

LeBron James 9.0
(2018)
Paul Pierce 6.7
(2003)

LeBron James 2.3
(2016)
Paul Pierce 2.1
(2003)

LeBron James 1.8
(2010)
Paul Pierce 1.4
(2005)