LeBron James vs. Kendrick Perkins Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Kendrick Perkins 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
2023-24
LeBron James:
2003-04 to 2023-24
Kendrick Perkins:
2003-04 to 2017-18

NBA Championships and Seasons

LeBron James4
Kendrick Perkins1
LeBron James21
Kendrick Perkins14
LeBron James16
Kendrick Perkins9
LeBron James1 *
Kendrick Perkins0
*
LeBron James20
Kendrick Perkins0

Honors and Awards

LeBron James4
Kendrick Perkins0
LeBron James4
Kendrick Perkins0
LeBron James13
Kendrick Perkins0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James19
Kendrick Perkins0
LeBron James5
Kendrick Perkins0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James6
Kendrick Perkins0
LeBron James1
Kendrick Perkins0
LeBron James1
Kendrick Perkins0
LeBron James1
Kendrick Perkins0
LeBron James1 *
Kendrick Perkins0
*
LeBron James1 *
Kendrick Perkins0
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 27.1
Kendrick Perkins 5.4

LeBron James 7.5
Kendrick Perkins 5.8

LeBron James 7.4
Kendrick Perkins 1.0

LeBron James 1.5
Kendrick Perkins 0.3

LeBron James 0.7
Kendrick Perkins 1.2

Totals Stats

LeBron James 40,474
Kendrick Perkins 4,214

LeBron James 11,185
Kendrick Perkins 4,532

LeBron James 11,009
Kendrick Perkins 813

LeBron James 2,275
Kendrick Perkins 263

LeBron James 1,111
Kendrick Perkins 903

LeBron James 1,492
Kendrick Perkins 782

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .506
Kendrick Perkins .530

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .348
Kendrick Perkins .000

Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .736
Kendrick Perkins .594

Best Season (no game minimum)

LeBron James 31.4
(2006)
Kendrick Perkins 10.1
(2010)

LeBron James 8.6
(2018)
Kendrick Perkins 8.1
(2009)

LeBron James 10.2
(2020)
Kendrick Perkins 2.0
(2018)

LeBron James 2.2
(2005)
Kendrick Perkins 1.0
(2018)

LeBron James 1.1
(2009)
Kendrick Perkins 2.0
(2009)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 28.5
Kendrick Perkins 5.1

LeBron James 9.0
Kendrick Perkins 5.9

LeBron James 7.2
Kendrick Perkins 0.7

LeBron James 1.7
Kendrick Perkins 0.4

LeBron James 1.0
Kendrick Perkins 1.1

Totals Stats

LeBron James 8,023
Kendrick Perkins 735

LeBron James 2,549
Kendrick Perkins 843

LeBron James 2,023
Kendrick Perkins 102

LeBron James 471
Kendrick Perkins 53

LeBron James 270
Kendrick Perkins 156

LeBron James 282
Kendrick Perkins 143

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .495
Kendrick Perkins .502

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .331
Kendrick Perkins .000

Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .741
Kendrick Perkins .662

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

LeBron James 35.3
(2009)
Kendrick Perkins 11.9
(2009)

LeBron James 11.3
(2015)
Kendrick Perkins 11.6
(2009)

LeBron James 9.0
(2018)
Kendrick Perkins 1.4
(2009)

LeBron James 2.3
(2016)
Kendrick Perkins 0.7
(2013)

LeBron James 1.8
(2010)
Kendrick Perkins 2.6
(2009)