LeBron James vs. Steve Nash Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Steve Nash 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
Steve Nash:
1996-97 to 2013-14

NBA Championships and Seasons

LeBron James4
Steve Nash0
LeBron James21
Steve Nash18
LeBron James16
Steve Nash12
LeBron James1 *
Steve Nash0
*
LeBron James20
Steve Nash8

Honors and Awards

LeBron James4
Steve Nash2
LeBron James4
Steve Nash0
LeBron James13
Steve Nash3
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James19
Steve Nash7
LeBron James5
Steve Nash0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James6
Steve Nash0
LeBron James1
Steve Nash0
LeBron James1
Steve Nash5
LeBron James1
Steve Nash0
LeBron James1 *
Steve Nash0
*
LeBron James1 *
Steve Nash0
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 27.1
Steve Nash 14.3

LeBron James 7.5
Steve Nash 3.0

LeBron James 7.4
Steve Nash 8.5

LeBron James 1.5
Steve Nash 0.7

LeBron James 0.7
Steve Nash 0.1

Totals Stats

LeBron James 40,179
Steve Nash 17,387

LeBron James 11,098
Steve Nash 3,642

LeBron James 10,905
Steve Nash 10,335

LeBron James 2,260
Steve Nash 899

LeBron James 1,107
Steve Nash 102

LeBron James 1,481
Steve Nash 1,217

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .506
Steve Nash .490

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .347
Steve Nash .428

Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .735
Steve Nash .904

Best Season (no game minimum)

LeBron James 31.4
(2006)
Steve Nash 18.8
(2006)

LeBron James 8.6
(2018)
Steve Nash 4.2
(2006)

LeBron James 10.2
(2020)
Steve Nash 11.6
(2007)

LeBron James 2.2
(2005)
Steve Nash 1.0
(2003)

LeBron James 1.1
(2009)
Steve Nash 0.2
(2006)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 28.5
Steve Nash 17.3

LeBron James 9.0
Steve Nash 3.5

LeBron James 7.2
Steve Nash 8.8

LeBron James 1.7
Steve Nash 0.6

LeBron James 1.0
Steve Nash 0.1

Totals Stats

LeBron James 8,023
Steve Nash 2,072

LeBron James 2,549
Steve Nash 422

LeBron James 2,023
Steve Nash 1,061

LeBron James 471
Steve Nash 66

LeBron James 270
Steve Nash 14

LeBron James 282
Steve Nash 120

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .495
Steve Nash .473

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .331
Steve Nash .406

Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .741
Steve Nash .900

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

LeBron James 35.3
(2009)
Steve Nash 23.9
(2005)

LeBron James 11.3
(2015)
Steve Nash 5.2
(2004)

LeBron James 9.0
(2018)
Steve Nash 13.3
(2007)

LeBron James 2.3
(2016)
Steve Nash 0.9
(2005)

LeBron James 1.8
(2010)
Steve Nash 0.3
(2006)