LeBron James vs. Richard Jefferson Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Richard Jefferson 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
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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LeBron James:
2003-04 to 2023-24
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Richard Jefferson:
2001-02 to 2017-18
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Honors and Awards |
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| LeBron James | 1 |
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| Richard Jefferson | 0 | |
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| LeBron James | 1 |
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| Richard Jefferson | 0 | |
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| LeBron James | 1 |
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| Richard Jefferson | 0 | |
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| LeBron James | 1 |
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| Richard Jefferson | 0 | |
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| LeBron James | 1 |
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| Richard Jefferson | 0 | |
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* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| LeBron James |
27.1 | | |
| Richard Jefferson |
12.6 | | |
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| LeBron James |
7.5 | | |
| Richard Jefferson |
4.0 | | |
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| LeBron James |
7.4 | | |
| Richard Jefferson |
2.0 | | |
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| LeBron James |
1.5 | | |
| Richard Jefferson |
0.7 | | |
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| LeBron James |
0.7 | | |
| Richard Jefferson |
0.3 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| LeBron James |
40,474 | | |
| Richard Jefferson |
14,904 | | |
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| LeBron James |
11,185 | | |
| Richard Jefferson |
4,720 | | |
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| LeBron James |
11,009 | | |
| Richard Jefferson |
2,412 | | |
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| LeBron James |
2,275 | | |
| Richard Jefferson |
787 | | |
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| LeBron James |
1,111 | | |
| Richard Jefferson |
347 | | |
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| LeBron James |
1,492 | | |
| Richard Jefferson |
1,181 | | |
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Percentages |
| LeBron James |
.506 | | |
| Richard Jefferson |
.464 | | |
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| LeBron James |
.348 | | |
| Richard Jefferson |
.376 | | |
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| LeBron James |
.736 | | |
| Richard Jefferson |
.768 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| LeBron James |
31.4 | | (2006) | |
| Richard Jefferson |
22.6 | | (2008) | |
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| LeBron James |
8.6 | | (2018) | |
| Richard Jefferson |
7.3 | | (2005) | |
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| LeBron James |
10.2 | | (2020) | |
| Richard Jefferson |
4.0 | | (2005) | |
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| LeBron James |
2.2 | | (2005) | |
| Richard Jefferson |
1.1 | | (2004) | |
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| LeBron James |
1.1 | | (2009) | |
| Richard Jefferson |
0.6 | | (2002) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| LeBron James |
28.4 | | |
| Richard Jefferson |
10.8 | | |
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| LeBron James |
9.0 | | |
| Richard Jefferson |
4.3 | | |
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| LeBron James |
7.2 | | |
| Richard Jefferson |
1.7 | | |
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| LeBron James |
1.7 | | |
| Richard Jefferson |
0.6 | | |
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| LeBron James |
1.0 | | |
| Richard Jefferson |
0.3 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| LeBron James |
8,132 | | |
| Richard Jefferson |
1,511 | | |
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| LeBron James |
2,574 | | |
| Richard Jefferson |
608 | | |
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| LeBron James |
2,056 | | |
| Richard Jefferson |
241 | | |
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| LeBron James |
479 | | |
| Richard Jefferson |
87 | | |
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| LeBron James |
275 | | |
| Richard Jefferson |
44 | | |
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| LeBron James |
286 | | |
| Richard Jefferson |
140 | | |
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Percentages |
| LeBron James |
.497 | | |
| Richard Jefferson |
.473 | | |
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| LeBron James |
.332 | | |
| Richard Jefferson |
.325 | | |
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| LeBron James |
.741 | | |
| Richard Jefferson |
.731 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| LeBron James |
35.3 | | (2009) | |
| Richard Jefferson |
22.2 | | (2006) | |
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| LeBron James |
11.3 | | (2015) | |
| Richard Jefferson |
6.4 | | (2003) | |
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| LeBron James |
9.0 | | (2018) | |
| Richard Jefferson |
4.1 | | (2006) | |
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| LeBron James |
2.3 | | (2016) | |
| Richard Jefferson |
1.3 | | (2004) | |
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| LeBron James |
1.8 | | (2010) | |
| Richard Jefferson |
0.7 | | (2004) | |
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