LeBron James vs. Ralph Simpson Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ralph Simpson 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
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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LeBron James:
2003-04 to 2023-24
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Ralph Simpson:
1976-77 to 1979-80
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Honors and Awards |
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| LeBron James | 1 |
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| Ralph Simpson | 0 | |
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| LeBron James | 1 |
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| Ralph Simpson | 0 | |
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| LeBron James | 1 |
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| Ralph Simpson | 0 | |
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| LeBron James | 1 |
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| Ralph Simpson | 0 | |
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| LeBron James | 1 |
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| Ralph Simpson | 0 | |
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* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| LeBron James |
27.1 | | |
| Ralph Simpson |
8.4 | | |
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| LeBron James |
7.5 | | |
| Ralph Simpson |
2.0 | | |
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| LeBron James |
7.4 | | |
| Ralph Simpson |
2.2 | | |
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| LeBron James |
1.5 | | |
| Ralph Simpson |
0.9 | | |
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| LeBron James |
0.7 | | |
| Ralph Simpson |
0.1 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| LeBron James |
40,474 | | |
| Ralph Simpson |
1,832 | | |
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| LeBron James |
11,185 | | |
| Ralph Simpson |
445 | | |
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| LeBron James |
11,009 | | |
| Ralph Simpson |
479 | | |
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| LeBron James |
2,275 | | |
| Ralph Simpson |
189 | | |
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| LeBron James |
1,111 | | |
| Ralph Simpson |
17 | | |
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| LeBron James |
1,492 | | |
| Ralph Simpson |
218 | | |
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Percentages |
| LeBron James |
.506 | | |
| Ralph Simpson |
.404 | | |
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| LeBron James |
.348 | | |
| Ralph Simpson |
.000 | |   *
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| LeBron James |
.736 | | |
| Ralph Simpson |
.724 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| LeBron James |
31.4 | | (2006) | |
| Ralph Simpson |
11.0 | | (1977) | |
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| LeBron James |
8.6 | | (2018) | |
| Ralph Simpson |
2.5 | | (1978) | |
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| LeBron James |
10.2 | | (2020) | |
| Ralph Simpson |
2.5 | | (1978) | |
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| LeBron James |
2.2 | | (2005) | |
| Ralph Simpson |
1.2 | | (1978) | |
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| LeBron James |
1.1 | | (2009) | |
| Ralph Simpson |
0.1 | | (1978) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| LeBron James |
28.4 | | |
| Ralph Simpson |
6.2 | | |
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| LeBron James |
9.0 | | |
| Ralph Simpson |
1.4 | | |
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| LeBron James |
7.2 | | |
| Ralph Simpson |
2.4 | | |
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| LeBron James |
1.7 | | |
| Ralph Simpson |
0.2 | | |
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| LeBron James |
1.0 | | |
| Ralph Simpson |
0.1 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| LeBron James |
8,162 | | |
| Ralph Simpson |
106 | | |
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| LeBron James |
2,583 | | |
| Ralph Simpson |
24 | | |
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| LeBron James |
2,067 | | |
| Ralph Simpson |
41 | | |
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| LeBron James |
483 | | |
| Ralph Simpson |
4 | | |
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| LeBron James |
275 | | |
| Ralph Simpson |
2 | | |
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| LeBron James |
287 | | |
| Ralph Simpson |
17 | | |
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Percentages |
| LeBron James |
.497 | | |
| Ralph Simpson |
.413 | | |
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| LeBron James |
.332 | | |
| Ralph Simpson |
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| LeBron James |
.741 | | |
| Ralph Simpson |
.696 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| LeBron James |
35.3 | | (2009) | |
| Ralph Simpson |
7.8 | | (1978) | |
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| LeBron James |
11.3 | | (2015) | |
| Ralph Simpson |
1.5 | | (1977) | |
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| LeBron James |
9.0 | | (2018) | |
| Ralph Simpson |
2.9 | | (1978) | |
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| LeBron James |
2.4 | | (2024) | |
| Ralph Simpson |
0.3 | | (1978) | |
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| LeBron James |
1.8 | | (2010) | |
| Ralph Simpson |
0.2 | | (1978) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
