James Harden vs. Damian Lillard Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Damian Lillard and James Harden 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
James Harden:
2009-10 to 2023-24
Damian Lillard:
2012-13 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

James Harden0
Damian Lillard0
James Harden15
Damian Lillard12
James Harden14
Damian Lillard8
James Harden10
Damian Lillard8

Honors and Awards

James Harden1
Damian Lillard0
James Harden6
Damian Lillard1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
James Harden7
Damian Lillard7
James Harden3
Damian Lillard0
James Harden2
Damian Lillard0
James Harden0
Damian Lillard1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

James Harden 24.2
Damian Lillard 25.1

James Harden 5.6
Damian Lillard 4.2

James Harden 7.1
Damian Lillard 6.7

James Harden 1.5
Damian Lillard 1.0

James Harden 0.6
Damian Lillard 0.3

Totals Stats

James Harden 25,803
Damian Lillard 21,035

James Harden 5,977
Damian Lillard 3,551

James Harden 7,574
Damian Lillard 5,631

James Harden 1,590
Damian Lillard 800

James Harden 600
Damian Lillard 254

James Harden 1,065
Damian Lillard 837

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
James Harden .442
Damian Lillard .438

3-Point Percentage
James Harden .364
Damian Lillard .371

Free Throw Percentage
James Harden .861
Damian Lillard .897

Best Season (no game minimum)

James Harden 36.1
(2019)
Damian Lillard 32.2
(2023)

James Harden 8.1
(2017)
Damian Lillard 4.9
(2017)

James Harden 11.2
(2017)
Damian Lillard 8.0
(2020)

James Harden 2.0
(2019)
Damian Lillard 1.2
(2015)

James Harden 0.9
(2020)
Damian Lillard 0.4
(2019)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

James Harden 22.7
Damian Lillard 25.7

James Harden 5.5
Damian Lillard 4.5

James Harden 6.3
Damian Lillard 6.2

James Harden 1.7
Damian Lillard 1.2

James Harden 0.5
Damian Lillard 0.3

Totals Stats

James Harden 3,637
Damian Lillard 1,569

James Harden 883
Damian Lillard 275

James Harden 1,013
Damian Lillard 380

James Harden 267
Damian Lillard 72

James Harden 85
Damian Lillard 19

James Harden 160
Damian Lillard 61

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
James Harden .424
Damian Lillard .412

3-Point Percentage
James Harden .338
Damian Lillard .369

Free Throw Percentage
James Harden .869
Damian Lillard .887

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

James Harden 31.6
(2019)
Damian Lillard 34.3
(2021)

James Harden 6.8
(2019)
Damian Lillard 5.1
(2014)

James Harden 8.6
(2022)
Damian Lillard 10.2
(2021)

James Harden 2.4
(2016)
Damian Lillard 1.7
(2019)

James Harden 1.0
(2013)
Damian Lillard 0.7
(2021)