LeBron James vs. Pete Maravich Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Pete Maravich 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
Pete Maravich:
1970-71 to 1979-80

NBA Championships and Seasons

LeBron James4
Pete Maravich0
LeBron James21
Pete Maravich10
LeBron James16
Pete Maravich4
LeBron James1 *
Pete Maravich0
*
LeBron James20
Pete Maravich5

Honors and Awards

LeBron James4
Pete Maravich0
LeBron James4
Pete Maravich0
LeBron James13
Pete Maravich2
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James19
Pete Maravich4
LeBron James5
Pete Maravich0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James6
Pete Maravich0
LeBron James1
Pete Maravich1
LeBron James1
Pete Maravich0
LeBron James1
Pete Maravich0
LeBron James1 *
Pete Maravich0
*
LeBron James1 *
Pete Maravich0
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 27.1
Pete Maravich 24.2

LeBron James 7.5
Pete Maravich 4.2

LeBron James 7.4
Pete Maravich 5.4

LeBron James 1.5
Pete Maravich 1.4

*
LeBron James 0.7
Pete Maravich 0.3

*

Totals Stats

LeBron James 40,154
Pete Maravich 15,948

LeBron James 11,091
Pete Maravich 2,747

LeBron James 10,895
Pete Maravich 3,563

LeBron James 2,260
Pete Maravich 587

*
LeBron James 1,107
Pete Maravich 108

*
LeBron James 1,480
Pete Maravich 658

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .506
Pete Maravich .441

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .347
Pete Maravich .667

*
Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .735
Pete Maravich .820

Best Season (no game minimum)

LeBron James 31.4
(2006)
Pete Maravich 31.1
(1977)

LeBron James 8.6
(2018)
Pete Maravich 5.3
(1975)

LeBron James 10.2
(2020)
Pete Maravich 6.9
(1973)

LeBron James 2.2
(2005)
Pete Maravich 2.0
(1978)

*
LeBron James 1.1
(2009)
Pete Maravich 0.4
(1976)

*

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 28.5
Pete Maravich 18.7

LeBron James 9.0
Pete Maravich 3.7

LeBron James 7.2
Pete Maravich 3.8

LeBron James 1.7
Pete Maravich 0.3

*
LeBron James 1.0
Pete Maravich 0.0

*

Totals Stats

LeBron James 8,023
Pete Maravich 487

LeBron James 2,549
Pete Maravich 95

LeBron James 2,023
Pete Maravich 98

LeBron James 471
Pete Maravich 3

*
LeBron James 270
Pete Maravich 0

*
LeBron James 282
Pete Maravich 26

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .495
Pete Maravich .423

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .331
Pete Maravich .333

*
Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .741
Pete Maravich .784

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

LeBron James 35.3
(2009)
Pete Maravich 27.7
(1972)

LeBron James 11.3
(2015)
Pete Maravich 5.3
(1972)

LeBron James 9.0
(2018)
Pete Maravich 6.7
(1973)

LeBron James 2.3
(2016)
Pete Maravich 0.3
(1980)

*
LeBron James 1.8
(2010)
Pete Maravich 0.0
(1980)

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Notes: * Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.
Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.