Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. LeBron James Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo 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
G. Antetokounmpo:
2013-14 to 2023-24
LeBron James:
2003-04 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

G. Antetokounmpo1
LeBron James4
G. Antetokounmpo11
LeBron James21
G. Antetokounmpo8
LeBron James16
G. Antetokounmpo0 *
LeBron James1
*
G. Antetokounmpo8
LeBron James20

Honors and Awards

G. Antetokounmpo2
LeBron James4
G. Antetokounmpo1
LeBron James4
G. Antetokounmpo5
LeBron James13
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
G. Antetokounmpo7
LeBron James19
G. Antetokounmpo4
LeBron James5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
G. Antetokounmpo5
LeBron James6
G. Antetokounmpo1
LeBron James0
G. Antetokounmpo0
LeBron James1
G. Antetokounmpo0
LeBron James1
G. Antetokounmpo0
LeBron James1
G. Antetokounmpo0 *
LeBron James1
*
G. Antetokounmpo1 *
LeBron James1
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

G. Antetokounmpo 23.3
LeBron James 27.1

G. Antetokounmpo 9.7
LeBron James 7.5

G. Antetokounmpo 4.8
LeBron James 7.4

G. Antetokounmpo 1.1
LeBron James 1.5

G. Antetokounmpo 1.2
LeBron James 0.7

Totals Stats

G. Antetokounmpo 18,367
LeBron James 40,248

G. Antetokounmpo 7,671
LeBron James 11,125

G. Antetokounmpo 3,814
LeBron James 10,933

G. Antetokounmpo 897
LeBron James 2,262

G. Antetokounmpo 976
LeBron James 1,109

G. Antetokounmpo 787
LeBron James 1,484

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .545
LeBron James .506

3-Point Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .287
LeBron James .347

Free Throw Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .702
LeBron James .736

Best Season (no game minimum)

G. Antetokounmpo 31.1
(2023)
LeBron James 31.4
(2006)

G. Antetokounmpo 13.6
(2020)
LeBron James 8.6
(2018)

G. Antetokounmpo 6.4
(2024)
LeBron James 10.2
(2020)

G. Antetokounmpo 1.6
(2017)
LeBron James 2.2
(2005)

G. Antetokounmpo 1.9
(2017)
LeBron James 1.1
(2009)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

G. Antetokounmpo 26.6
LeBron James 28.5

G. Antetokounmpo 12.0
LeBron James 9.0

G. Antetokounmpo 5.2
LeBron James 7.2

G. Antetokounmpo 1.0
LeBron James 1.7

G. Antetokounmpo 1.3
LeBron James 1.0

Totals Stats

G. Antetokounmpo 2,105
LeBron James 8,023

G. Antetokounmpo 945
LeBron James 2,549

G. Antetokounmpo 413
LeBron James 2,023

G. Antetokounmpo 80
LeBron James 471

G. Antetokounmpo 105
LeBron James 270

G. Antetokounmpo 79
LeBron James 282

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .527
LeBron James .495

3-Point Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .261
LeBron James .331

Free Throw Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .618
LeBron James .741

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

G. Antetokounmpo 31.7
(2022)
LeBron James 35.3
(2009)

G. Antetokounmpo 14.2
(2022)
LeBron James 11.3
(2015)

G. Antetokounmpo 6.8
(2022)
LeBron James 9.0
(2018)

G. Antetokounmpo 2.2
(2017)
LeBron James 2.3
(2016)

G. Antetokounmpo 2.0
(2019)
LeBron James 1.8
(2010)