LeBron James vs. Paul Silas Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Paul Silas 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 2025-26
Paul Silas:
1964-65 to 1979-80

NBA Championships and Seasons

LeBron James4
Paul Silas3
LeBron James23
Paul Silas16
LeBron James18
Paul Silas14
LeBron James1 *
Paul Silas0
*
LeBron James21
Paul Silas2

Honors and Awards

LeBron James4
Paul Silas0
LeBron James4
Paul Silas0
*
LeBron James13
Paul Silas0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James21
Paul Silas0
LeBron James5
Paul Silas2
*
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James6
Paul Silas5
LeBron James1
Paul Silas0
LeBron James1
Paul Silas0
LeBron James1
Paul Silas0
LeBron James1 *
Paul Silas0
*
LeBron James1 *
Paul Silas0
*
* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24.
Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 27.0
Paul Silas 9.4

LeBron James 7.5
Paul Silas 9.9

LeBron James 7.4
Paul Silas 2.1

LeBron James 1.5
Paul Silas 0.6

*
LeBron James 0.7
Paul Silas 0.2

*

Totals Stats

LeBron James 42,429
Paul Silas 11,782

LeBron James 11,795
Paul Silas 12,357

LeBron James 11,668
Paul Silas 2,572

LeBron James 2,355
Paul Silas 358

*
LeBron James 1,158
Paul Silas 138

*
LeBron James 1,574
Paul Silas 1,254

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .506
Paul Silas .432

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .349
Paul Silas -

*
Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .737
Paul Silas .673

Best Season (no game minimum)

LeBron James 31.4
(2006)
Paul Silas 17.5
(1972)

LeBron James 8.6
(2018)
Paul Silas 13.0
(1973)

LeBron James 10.2
(2020)
Paul Silas 4.3
(1972)

LeBron James 2.2
(2005)
Paul Silas 0.8
(1978)

*
LeBron James 1.1
(2009)
Paul Silas 0.4
(1976)

*

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 28.4
Paul Silas 6.9

LeBron James 9.0
Paul Silas 9.4

LeBron James 7.2
Paul Silas 2.1

LeBron James 1.7
Paul Silas 0.8

*
LeBron James 1.0
Paul Silas 0.3

*

Totals Stats

LeBron James 8,289
Paul Silas 1,124

LeBron James 2,628
Paul Silas 1,527

LeBron James 2,095
Paul Silas 335

LeBron James 493
Paul Silas 81

*
LeBron James 284
Paul Silas 34

*
LeBron James 292
Paul Silas 163

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .496
Paul Silas .397

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .333
Paul Silas -

*
Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .741
Paul Silas .692

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

LeBron James 35.3
(2009)
Paul Silas 16.1
(1970)

LeBron James 11.3
(2015)
Paul Silas 15.9
(1970)

LeBron James 9.0
(2018)
Paul Silas 4.3
(1970)

LeBron James 2.4
(2024)
Paul Silas 1.3
(1976)

*
LeBron James 1.8
(2010)
Paul Silas 0.7
(1977)

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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.