LeBron James vs. Clifford Ray Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Clifford Ray 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
2025-26
LeBron James:
2003-04 to 2024-25
Clifford Ray:
1971-72 to 1980-81

NBA Championships and Seasons

LeBron James4
Clifford Ray1
LeBron James22
Clifford Ray10
LeBron James18
Clifford Ray6
LeBron James1 *
Clifford Ray0
*
LeBron James21
Clifford Ray0

Honors and Awards

LeBron James4
Clifford Ray0
LeBron James4
Clifford Ray0
LeBron James13
Clifford Ray0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James21
Clifford Ray0
LeBron James5
Clifford Ray0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James6
Clifford Ray0
LeBron James1
Clifford Ray0
LeBron James1
Clifford Ray0
LeBron James1
Clifford Ray0
LeBron James1 *
Clifford Ray0
*
LeBron James1 *
Clifford Ray0
*
* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 27.0
Clifford Ray 7.4

LeBron James 7.5
Clifford Ray 8.9

LeBron James 7.4
Clifford Ray 2.2

LeBron James 1.5
Clifford Ray 0.8

*
LeBron James 0.7
Clifford Ray 1.0

*

Totals Stats

LeBron James 42,184
Clifford Ray 5,821

LeBron James 11,731
Clifford Ray 6,953

LeBron James 11,584
Clifford Ray 1,728

LeBron James 2,345
Clifford Ray 501

*
LeBron James 1,150
Clifford Ray 638

*
LeBron James 1,562
Clifford Ray 784

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .506
Clifford Ray .524

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .349
Clifford Ray .000

*
Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .737
Clifford Ray .588

Best Season (no game minimum)

LeBron James 31.4
(2006)
Clifford Ray 9.4
(1975)

LeBron James 8.6
(2018)
Clifford Ray 12.2
(1974)

LeBron James 10.2
(2020)
Clifford Ray 3.7
(1973)

LeBron James 2.2
(2005)
Clifford Ray 1.2
(1975)

*
LeBron James 1.1
(2009)
Clifford Ray 2.2
(1974)

*

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 28.4
Clifford Ray 8.3

LeBron James 9.0
Clifford Ray 10.1

LeBron James 7.2
Clifford Ray 2.1

LeBron James 1.7
Clifford Ray 1.0

*
LeBron James 1.0
Clifford Ray 1.4

*

Totals Stats

LeBron James 8,289
Clifford Ray 496

LeBron James 2,628
Clifford Ray 608

LeBron James 2,095
Clifford Ray 125

LeBron James 493
Clifford Ray 51

*
LeBron James 284
Clifford Ray 70

*
LeBron James 292
Clifford Ray 60

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .496
Clifford Ray .538

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .333
Clifford Ray -

*
Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .741
Clifford Ray .590

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

LeBron James 35.3
(2009)
Clifford Ray 15.3
(1972)

LeBron James 11.3
(2015)
Clifford Ray 16.5
(1972)

LeBron James 9.0
(2018)
Clifford Ray 4.0
(1972)

LeBron James 2.4
(2024)
Clifford Ray 1.5
(1976)

*
LeBron James 1.8
(2010)
Clifford Ray 1.9
(1974)

*
Notes: * Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.
Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.