LeBron James vs. Swen Nater Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Swen Nater 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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Swen Nater:
1976-77 to 1983-84
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Honors and Awards |
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| LeBron James | 1 |
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| Swen Nater | 0 | |
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| LeBron James | 0 |
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| Swen Nater | 1 | |
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| LeBron James | 1 |
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| Swen Nater | 0 | |
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| LeBron James | 1 |
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| Swen Nater | 0 | |
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| LeBron James | 1 |
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| Swen Nater | 0 | |
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| LeBron James | 1 |
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| Swen Nater | 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 | | |
| Swen Nater |
12.2 | | |
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| LeBron James |
7.5 | | |
| Swen Nater |
10.8 | | |
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| LeBron James |
7.4 | | |
| Swen Nater |
2.0 | | |
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| LeBron James |
1.5 | | |
| Swen Nater |
0.5 | | |
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| LeBron James |
0.7 | | |
| Swen Nater |
0.5 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| LeBron James |
40,474 | | |
| Swen Nater |
5,943 | | |
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| LeBron James |
11,185 | | |
| Swen Nater |
5,297 | | |
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| LeBron James |
11,009 | | |
| Swen Nater |
954 | | |
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| LeBron James |
2,275 | | |
| Swen Nater |
258 | | |
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| LeBron James |
1,111 | | |
| Swen Nater |
226 | | |
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| LeBron James |
1,492 | | |
| Swen Nater |
489 | | |
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Percentages |
| LeBron James |
.506 | | |
| Swen Nater |
.537 | | |
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| LeBron James |
.348 | | |
| Swen Nater |
.250 | |   *
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| LeBron James |
.736 | | |
| Swen Nater |
.760 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| LeBron James |
31.4 | | (2006) | |
| Swen Nater |
15.6 | | (1981) | |
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| LeBron James |
8.6 | | (2018) | |
| Swen Nater |
15.0 | | (1980) | |
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| LeBron James |
10.2 | | (2020) | |
| Swen Nater |
2.9 | | (1980) | |
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| LeBron James |
2.2 | | (2005) | |
| Swen Nater |
0.8 | | (1977) | |
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| LeBron James |
1.1 | | (2009) | |
| Swen Nater |
0.7 | | (1977) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| LeBron James |
28.4 | | |
| Swen Nater |
3.4 | | |
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| LeBron James |
9.0 | | |
| Swen Nater |
2.4 | | |
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| LeBron James |
7.2 | | |
| Swen Nater |
0.1 | | |
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| LeBron James |
1.7 | | |
| Swen Nater |
0.1 | | |
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| LeBron James |
1.0 | | |
| Swen Nater |
0.1 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| LeBron James |
8,162 | | |
| Swen Nater |
58 | | |
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| LeBron James |
2,583 | | |
| Swen Nater |
40 | | |
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| LeBron James |
2,067 | | |
| Swen Nater |
1 | | |
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| LeBron James |
483 | | |
| Swen Nater |
1 | | |
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| LeBron James |
275 | | |
| Swen Nater |
2 | | |
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| LeBron James |
287 | | |
| Swen Nater |
17 | | |
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Percentages |
| LeBron James |
.497 | | |
| Swen Nater |
.500 | | |
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| LeBron James |
.332 | | |
| Swen Nater |
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| LeBron James |
.741 | | |
| Swen Nater |
.769 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| LeBron James |
35.3 | | (2009) | |
| Swen Nater |
3.4 | | (1984) | |
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| LeBron James |
11.3 | | (2015) | |
| Swen Nater |
2.4 | | (1984) | |
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| LeBron James |
9.0 | | (2018) | |
| Swen Nater |
0.1 | | (1984) | |
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| LeBron James |
2.4 | | (2024) | |
| Swen Nater |
0.1 | | (1984) | |
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| LeBron James |
1.8 | | (2010) | |
| Swen Nater |
0.1 | | (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. |
