LeBron James vs. Sam Lacey Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Sam Lacey 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
Sam Lacey:
1970-71 to 1982-83

NBA Championships and Seasons

LeBron James4
Sam Lacey0
LeBron James23
Sam Lacey13
LeBron James18
Sam Lacey4
LeBron James1 *
Sam Lacey0
*
LeBron James21
Sam Lacey1

Honors and Awards

LeBron James4
Sam Lacey0
LeBron James4
Sam Lacey0
LeBron James13
Sam Lacey0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James21
Sam Lacey0
LeBron James5
Sam Lacey0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James6
Sam Lacey0
LeBron James1
Sam Lacey0
LeBron James1
Sam Lacey0
LeBron James1
Sam Lacey0
LeBron James1 *
Sam Lacey0
*
LeBron James1 *
Sam Lacey0
*
* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 27.0
Sam Lacey 10.3

LeBron James 7.5
Sam Lacey 9.7

LeBron James 7.4
Sam Lacey 3.7

LeBron James 1.5
Sam Lacey 1.3

*
LeBron James 0.7
Sam Lacey 1.5

*

Totals Stats

LeBron James 42,195
Sam Lacey 10,303

LeBron James 11,734
Sam Lacey 9,687

LeBron James 11,596
Sam Lacey 3,754

LeBron James 2,346
Sam Lacey 999

*
LeBron James 1,150
Sam Lacey 1,160

*
LeBron James 1,563
Sam Lacey 1,002

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .506
Sam Lacey .441

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .350
Sam Lacey .188

*
Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .737
Sam Lacey .738

Best Season (no game minimum)

LeBron James 31.4
(2006)
Sam Lacey 14.2
(1974)

LeBron James 8.6
(2018)
Sam Lacey 14.2
(1975)

LeBron James 12.0
(2026)
Sam Lacey 5.7
(1980)

LeBron James 2.2
(2005)
Sam Lacey 1.7
(1975)

*
LeBron James 1.1
(2009)
Sam Lacey 2.3
(1974)

*

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 28.4
Sam Lacey 9.4

LeBron James 9.0
Sam Lacey 9.9

LeBron James 7.2
Sam Lacey 5.0

LeBron James 1.7
Sam Lacey 1.9

*
LeBron James 1.0
Sam Lacey 1.5

*

Totals Stats

LeBron James 8,289
Sam Lacey 274

LeBron James 2,628
Sam Lacey 287

LeBron James 2,095
Sam Lacey 144

LeBron James 493
Sam Lacey 56

*
LeBron James 284
Sam Lacey 44

*
LeBron James 292
Sam Lacey 29

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .496
Sam Lacey .401

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .333
Sam Lacey .250

*
Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .741
Sam Lacey .776

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

LeBron James 35.3
(2009)
Sam Lacey 10.0
(1981)

LeBron James 11.3
(2015)
Sam Lacey 15.7
(1975)

LeBron James 9.0
(2018)
Sam Lacey 5.3
(1981)

LeBron James 2.4
(2024)
Sam Lacey 2.3
(1980)

*
LeBron James 1.8
(2010)
Sam Lacey 2.0
(1979)

*
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.