James Harden vs. Kawhi Leonard: Clippers Rankings Comparison
Explore Kawhi Leonard and James Harden career statistics with the Los Angeles Clippers and discover their all-time rankings in franchise history for both the regular season and the playoffs. See their standing side-by-side in key categories for both total numbers and per game averages, encompassing all games played with the team. Who ranks higher in franchise lore?
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While the rankings of their overall NBA careers provide a broader context, here we zoom in on how James Harden and Kawhi Leonard truly stack up based solely on their time with the Los Angeles Clippers. This in-depth analysis goes beyond basic career numbers to provide a unique look at where they stand among the franchise's all-time greats.
Considering James Harden's 3 seasons (2024 to 2026) and Kawhi Leonard's 6 seasons (2020 to 2026) played specifically for the team, delve into a precise breakdown of their standing across every key statistical category—from scoring, rebounding, and assists to steals, blocks, triple-doubles, and specific points thresholds—encompassing both regular season and their complete playoff runs with the franchise. Our detailed tables provide side-by-side rankings and comparative values, offering the definitive data needed to assess their historical impact on the franchise.
First, review a concise summary of how they rank in Clippers history in the main categories (points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks, and 3-pointers made as a bonus) for both total and per-game stats, and below, you can then explore in detail all their franchise stats and their historical rankings within the team's record books.
James Harden vs. Kawhi Leonard: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| James Harden | Kawhi Leonard | James Harden | Kawhi Leonard | |
| Points | 32nd | 9th | 18th | 3rd |
| Rebounds | 48th | 22nd | 27th | 6th |
| Assists | 6th | 18th | 6th | 4th |
| Steals | 44th | 8th | 19th | 2nd |
| Blocks | 41st | 29th | 14th | 6th |
| 3-Pointers Made | 7th | 6th | 12th | 5th |
| Years | 3 | 6 | 2 | 5 |
James Harden vs. Kawhi Leonard: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| James Harden | Kawhi Leonard | James Harden | Kawhi Leonard | |
| Points | 8th | 3rd | 8th | 2nd |
| Rebounds | 52nd | 36th | 24th | 8th |
| Assists | 4th | 31st | 2nd | 8th |
| Steals | 26th | 8th | 15th | 3rd |
| Blocks | 48th | 62nd | 10th | 20th |
| 3-Pointers Made | 2nd | 9th | 2nd | 8th |
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Note: per game rankings include players with a minimum of games played
Clippers Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | James Harden | Kawhi Leonard | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 32nd | 9th | 23 | 3,645 vs. 6,883 | 3,238 |
| Rebounds | 48th | 22nd | 26 | 956 vs. 1,802 | 846 |
| Assists | 6th | 18th | 12 | 1,504 vs. 1,162 | 342 |
| Steals | 44th | 8th | 36 | 228 vs. 458 | 230 |
| Blocks | 41st | 29th | 12 | 122 vs. 164 | 42 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 119th | 44th | 75 | 104 vs. 297 | 193 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 36th | 18th | 18 | 852 vs. 1,505 | 653 |
| Field Goals Made | 48th | 11th | 37 | 1,072 vs. 2,508 | 1,436 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 40th | 11th | 29 | 2,547 vs. 4,995 | 2,448 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 7th | 6th | 1 | 510 vs. 582 | 72 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 7th | 6th | 1 | 1,393 vs. 1,452 | 59 |
| Free Throws Made | 19th | 10th | 9 | 991 vs. 1,285 | 294 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 23rd | 13th | 10 | 1,130 vs. 1,459 | 329 |
Games and Years: | James Harden | Kawhi Leonard | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 80th | 31st | 49 | 176 vs. 282 | 106 |
| Seasons | 62nd | 12th | 50 | 3 vs. 6 | 3 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | James Harden | Kawhi Leonard | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 5th | 7th | 2 | 6 vs. 5 | 1 |
| 50+ point games | 2nd | - | 2 vs. 0 | 2 | |
| 60+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Clippers Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | James Harden | Kawhi Leonard | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 18th | 3rd | 15 | 258 vs. 969 | 711 |
| Rebounds | 27th | 6th | 21 | 65 vs. 288 | 223 |
| Assists | 6th | 4th | 2 | 112 vs. 169 | 57 |
| Steals | 19th | 2nd | 17 | 15 vs. 69 | 54 |
| Blocks | 14th | 6th | 8 | 13 vs. 27 | 14 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 52nd | 5th | 47 | 7 vs. 63 | 56 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 24th | 6th | 18 | 58 vs. 225 | 167 |
| Field Goals Made | 20th | 3rd | 17 | 84 vs. 354 | 270 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 19th | 4th | 15 | 190 vs. 672 | 482 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 12th | 5th | 7 | 34 vs. 69 | 35 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 11th | 5th | 6 | 91 vs. 186 | 95 |
| Free Throws Made | 16th | 4th | 12 | 56 vs. 192 | 136 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 17th | 5th | 12 | 65 vs. 225 | 160 |
Games and Years: | James Harden | Kawhi Leonard | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 34th | 9th | 25 | 13 vs. 35 | 22 |
| Playoffs | 22nd | 5th | 17 | 2 vs. 5 | 3 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | James Harden | Kawhi Leonard | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | - | 2nd | 0 vs. 2 | 2 | |
| 50+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Clippers Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | James Harden | Kawhi Leonard | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 8th | 3rd | 5 | 20.71 vs. 24.41 | 3.70 |
| Rebounds per game | 52nd | 36th | 16 | 5.43 vs. 6.39 | 0.96 |
| Assists per game | 4th | 31st | 27 | 8.55 vs. 4.12 | 4.42 |
| Steals per game | 26th | 8th | 18 | 1.30 vs. 1.62 | 0.33 |
| Blocks per game | 48th | 62nd | 14 | 0.69 vs. 0.58 | 0.11 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | +150th | 110th | +40 | 0.59 vs. 1.05 | 0.46 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 27th | 22nd | 5 | 4.84 vs. 5.34 | 0.50 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 31st | 4th | 27 | 6.09 vs. 8.89 | 2.80 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 18th | 4th | 14 | 14.47 vs. 17.71 | 3.24 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | 2nd | 9th | 7 | 2.90 vs. 2.06 | 0.83 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 1st | 7th | 6 | 7.91 vs. 5.15 | 2.77 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 6th | 13th | 7 | 5.63 vs. 4.56 | 1.07 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 9th | 17th | 8 | 6.42 vs. 5.17 | 1.25 |
Clippers Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | James Harden | Kawhi Leonard | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 8th | 2nd | 6 | 19.85 vs. 27.69 | 7.84 |
| Rebounds per game | 24th | 8th | 16 | 5.00 vs. 8.23 | 3.23 |
| Assists per game | 2nd | 8th | 6 | 8.62 vs. 4.83 | 3.79 |
| Steals per game | 15th | 3rd | 12 | 1.15 vs. 1.97 | 0.82 |
| Blocks per game | 10th | 20th | 10 | 1.00 vs. 0.77 | 0.23 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 69th | 18th | 51 | 0.54 vs. 1.80 | 1.26 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 17th | 6th | 11 | 4.46 vs. 6.43 | 1.97 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 11th | 3rd | 8 | 6.46 vs. 10.11 | 3.65 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 11th | 2nd | 9 | 14.62 vs. 19.20 | 4.58 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | 2nd | 8th | 6 | 2.62 vs. 1.97 | 0.64 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 3rd | 7th | 4 | 7.00 vs. 5.31 | 1.69 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 10th | 2nd | 8 | 4.31 vs. 5.49 | 1.18 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 12th | 3rd | 9 | 5.00 vs. 6.43 | 1.43 |
Note: the per game rankings on this page are among players with a minimum of 40 games played with the Clippers franchise for season stats, and 3 games for Playoff stats.