LeBron James vs. Ricky Sobers Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ricky Sobers 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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Ricky Sobers:
1975-76 to 1985-86
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Honors and Awards |
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| LeBron James | 1 |
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| Ricky Sobers | 0 | |
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| LeBron James | 1 |
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| Ricky Sobers | 0 | |
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| LeBron James | 1 |
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| Ricky Sobers | 0 | |
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| LeBron James | 1 |
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| Ricky Sobers | 0 | |
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| LeBron James | 1 |
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| Ricky Sobers | 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 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
13.3 | | |
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| LeBron James |
7.5 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
2.6 | | |
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| LeBron James |
7.4 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
4.3 | | |
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| LeBron James |
1.5 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
1.3 | | |
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| LeBron James |
0.7 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
0.2 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| LeBron James |
40,474 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
10,902 | | |
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| LeBron James |
11,185 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
2,132 | | |
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| LeBron James |
11,009 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
3,525 | | |
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| LeBron James |
2,275 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
1,085 | | |
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| LeBron James |
1,111 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
161 | | |
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| LeBron James |
1,492 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
821 | | |
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Percentages |
| LeBron James |
.506 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
.459 | | |
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| LeBron James |
.348 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
.291 | |   *
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| LeBron James |
.736 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
.843 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| LeBron James |
31.4 | | (2006) | |
| Ricky Sobers |
18.2 | | (1978) | |
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| LeBron James |
8.6 | | (2018) | |
| Ricky Sobers |
4.1 | | (1978) | |
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| LeBron James |
10.2 | | (2020) | |
| Ricky Sobers |
7.4 | | (1978) | |
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| LeBron James |
2.2 | | (2005) | |
| Ricky Sobers |
2.2 | | (1978) | |
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| LeBron James |
1.1 | | (2009) | |
| Ricky Sobers |
0.3 | | (1983) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| LeBron James |
28.4 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
13.3 | | |
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| LeBron James |
9.0 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
2.7 | | |
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| LeBron James |
7.2 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
4.0 | | |
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| LeBron James |
1.7 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
0.9 | | |
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| LeBron James |
1.0 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
0.3 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| LeBron James |
8,162 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
387 | | |
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| LeBron James |
2,583 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
79 | | |
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| LeBron James |
2,067 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
117 | | |
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| LeBron James |
483 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
27 | | |
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| LeBron James |
275 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
8 | | |
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| LeBron James |
287 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
29 | | |
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Percentages |
| LeBron James |
.497 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
.455 | | |
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| LeBron James |
.332 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
.250 | | *
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| LeBron James |
.741 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
.835 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| LeBron James |
35.3 | | (2009) | |
| Ricky Sobers |
15.3 | | (1984) | |
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| LeBron James |
11.3 | | (2015) | |
| Ricky Sobers |
3.3 | | (1976) | |
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| LeBron James |
9.0 | | (2018) | |
| Ricky Sobers |
4.2 | | (1976) | |
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| LeBron James |
2.4 | | (2024) | |
| Ricky Sobers |
1.3 | | (1984) | |
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| LeBron James |
1.8 | | (2010) | |
| Ricky Sobers |
0.5 | | (1984) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
