LeBron James vs. Russell Westbrook Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Russell Westbrook and LeBron James that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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
Russell Westbrook:
2008-09 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

LeBron James4
Russell Westbrook0
LeBron James21
Russell Westbrook16
LeBron James16
Russell Westbrook12
LeBron James1 *
Russell Westbrook0
*
LeBron James20
Russell Westbrook9

Honors and Awards

LeBron James4
Russell Westbrook1
LeBron James4
Russell Westbrook0
LeBron James13
Russell Westbrook2
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James19
Russell Westbrook9
LeBron James5
Russell Westbrook0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James6
Russell Westbrook0
LeBron James1
Russell Westbrook2
LeBron James1
Russell Westbrook3
LeBron James1
Russell Westbrook0
LeBron James1 *
Russell Westbrook0
*
LeBron James1 *
Russell Westbrook0
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 27.1
Russell Westbrook 21.8

LeBron James 7.5
Russell Westbrook 7.2

LeBron James 7.4
Russell Westbrook 8.2

LeBron James 1.5
Russell Westbrook 1.6

LeBron James 0.7
Russell Westbrook 0.3

Totals Stats

LeBron James 40,179
Russell Westbrook 25,098

LeBron James 11,098
Russell Westbrook 8,258

LeBron James 10,905
Russell Westbrook 9,418

LeBron James 2,260
Russell Westbrook 1,840

LeBron James 1,107
Russell Westbrook 367

LeBron James 1,481
Russell Westbrook 1,152

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .506
Russell Westbrook .438

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .347
Russell Westbrook .304

Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .735
Russell Westbrook .776

Best Season (no game minimum)

LeBron James 31.4
(2006)
Russell Westbrook 31.6
(2017)

LeBron James 8.6
(2018)
Russell Westbrook 11.5
(2021)

LeBron James 10.2
(2020)
Russell Westbrook 11.7
(2021)

LeBron James 2.2
(2005)
Russell Westbrook 2.1
(2015)

LeBron James 1.1
(2009)
Russell Westbrook 0.5
(2023)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 28.5
Russell Westbrook 24.5

LeBron James 9.0
Russell Westbrook 7.2

LeBron James 7.2
Russell Westbrook 7.9

LeBron James 1.7
Russell Westbrook 1.8

LeBron James 1.0
Russell Westbrook 0.3

Totals Stats

LeBron James 8,023
Russell Westbrook 2,845

LeBron James 2,549
Russell Westbrook 832

LeBron James 2,023
Russell Westbrook 911

LeBron James 471
Russell Westbrook 204

LeBron James 270
Russell Westbrook 38

LeBron James 282
Russell Westbrook 116

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .495
Russell Westbrook .408

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .331
Russell Westbrook .299

Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .741
Russell Westbrook .828

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

LeBron James 35.3
(2009)
Russell Westbrook 37.4
(2017)

LeBron James 11.3
(2015)
Russell Westbrook 12.0
(2018)

LeBron James 9.0
(2018)
Russell Westbrook 11.8
(2021)

LeBron James 2.3
(2016)
Russell Westbrook 3.0
(2013)

LeBron James 1.8
(2010)
Russell Westbrook 1.4
(2023)