Anthony Davis vs. LeBron James: Lakers Rankings Comparison
Explore LeBron James and Anthony Davis career statistics with the Los Angeles Lakers 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 Anthony Davis and LeBron James truly stack up based solely on their time with the Los Angeles Lakers. 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 Anthony Davis's 6 seasons (2020 to 2025) and LeBron James's 8 seasons (2019 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 Lakers 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.
Anthony Davis vs. LeBron James: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| Anthony Davis | LeBron James | Anthony Davis | LeBron James | |
| Points | 17th | 10th | 17th | 13th |
| Rebounds | 18th | 19th | 18th | 19th |
| Assists | 33rd | 8th | 32nd | 10th |
| Steals | 22nd | 15th | 18th | 13th |
| Blocks | 5th | 18th | 7th | 17th |
| 3-Pointers Made | 30th | 2nd | 25th | 5th |
| Years | 6 | 8 | 4 | 5 |
Anthony Davis vs. LeBron James: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| Anthony Davis | LeBron James | Anthony Davis | LeBron James | |
| Points | 7th | 5th | 7th | 5th |
| Rebounds | 9th | 25th | 6th | 12th |
| Assists | 43rd | 4th | 32nd | 3rd |
| Steals | 21st | 32nd | 30th | 10th |
| Blocks | 4th | 46th | 3rd | 12th |
| 3-Pointers Made | 81st | 4th | 39th | 3rd |
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Note: per game rankings include players with a minimum of games played
Lakers Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Anthony Davis | LeBron James | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 17th | 10th | 7 | 7,739 vs. 11,278 | 3,539 |
| Rebounds | 18th | 19th | 1 | 3,419 vs. 3,364 | 55 |
| Assists | 33rd | 8th | 25 | 987 vs. 3,437 | 2,450 |
| Steals | 22nd | 15th | 7 | 389 vs. 485 | 96 |
| Blocks | 5th | 18th | 13 | 674 vs. 267 | 407 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 14th | 29th | 15 | 863 vs. 419 | 444 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 11th | 10th | 1 | 2,556 vs. 2,945 | 389 |
| Field Goals Made | 18th | 11th | 7 | 2,877 vs. 4,260 | 1,383 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 22nd | 13th | 9 | 5,407 vs. 8,311 | 2,904 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 30th | 2nd | 28 | 187 vs. 954 | 767 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 23rd | 2nd | 21 | 663 vs. 2,657 | 1,994 |
| Free Throws Made | 15th | 14th | 1 | 1,798 vs. 1,804 | 6 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 16th | 14th | 2 | 2,264 vs. 2,480 | 216 |
Games and Years: | Anthony Davis | LeBron James | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 53rd | 32nd | 21 | 312 vs. 427 | 115 |
| Seasons | 32nd | 16th | 16 | 6 vs. 8 | 2 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Anthony Davis | LeBron James | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 7th | 6th | 1 | 15 vs. 18 | 3 |
| 50+ point games | 6th | 5th | 1 | 2 vs. 3 | 1 |
| 60+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Lakers Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Anthony Davis | LeBron James | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 17th | 13th | 4 | 1,169 vs. 1,378 | 209 |
| Rebounds | 18th | 19th | 1 | 540 vs. 506 | 34 |
| Assists | 32nd | 10th | 22 | 147 vs. 408 | 261 |
| Steals | 18th | 13th | 5 | 53 vs. 74 | 21 |
| Blocks | 7th | 17th | 10 | 96 vs. 52 | 44 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 17th | 21st | 4 | 115 vs. 76 | 39 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 11th | 10th | 1 | 425 vs. 430 | 5 |
| Field Goals Made | 19th | 14th | 5 | 421 vs. 514 | 93 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 23rd | 17th | 6 | 768 vs. 978 | 210 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 25th | 5th | 20 | 30 vs. 110 | 80 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 23rd | 3rd | 20 | 91 vs. 327 | 236 |
| Free Throws Made | 16th | 20th | 4 | 297 vs. 240 | 57 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 19th | 21st | 2 | 355 vs. 328 | 27 |
Games and Years: | Anthony Davis | LeBron James | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 47th | 41st | 6 | 47 vs. 53 | 6 |
| Playoffs | 43rd | 33rd | 10 | 4 vs. 5 | 1 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Anthony Davis | LeBron James | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 8th | 8th | 0 | 2 vs. 2 | 0 |
| 50+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Lakers Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Anthony Davis | LeBron James | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 7th | 5th | 2 | 24.80 vs. 26.41 | 1.61 |
| Rebounds per game | 9th | 25th | 16 | 10.96 vs. 7.88 | 3.08 |
| Assists per game | 43rd | 4th | 39 | 3.16 vs. 8.05 | 4.89 |
| Steals per game | 21st | 32nd | 11 | 1.25 vs. 1.14 | 0.11 |
| Blocks per game | 4th | 46th | 42 | 2.16 vs. 0.63 | 1.53 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 7th | 105th | 98 | 2.77 vs. 0.98 | 1.78 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 3rd | 10th | 7 | 8.19 vs. 6.90 | 1.30 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 6th | 3rd | 3 | 9.22 vs. 9.98 | 0.76 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 8th | 6th | 2 | 17.33 vs. 19.46 | 2.13 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | 81st | 4th | 77 | 0.60 vs. 2.23 | 1.63 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 68th | 2nd | 66 | 2.13 vs. 6.22 | 4.10 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 7th | 13th | 6 | 5.76 vs. 4.22 | 1.54 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 8th | 13th | 5 | 7.26 vs. 5.81 | 1.45 |
Lakers Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Anthony Davis | LeBron James | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 7th | 5th | 2 | 24.87 vs. 26.00 | 1.13 |
| Rebounds per game | 6th | 12th | 6 | 11.49 vs. 9.55 | 1.94 |
| Assists per game | 32nd | 3rd | 29 | 3.13 vs. 7.70 | 4.57 |
| Steals per game | 30th | 10th | 20 | 1.13 vs. 1.40 | 0.27 |
| Blocks per game | 3rd | 12th | 9 | 2.04 vs. 0.98 | 1.06 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 16th | 42nd | 26 | 2.45 vs. 1.43 | 1.01 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 1st | 3rd | 2 | 9.04 vs. 8.11 | 0.93 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 8th | 4th | 4 | 8.96 vs. 9.70 | 0.74 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 11th | 7th | 4 | 16.34 vs. 18.45 | 2.11 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | 39th | 3rd | 36 | 0.64 vs. 2.08 | 1.44 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 47th | 4th | 43 | 1.94 vs. 6.17 | 4.23 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 4th | 12th | 8 | 6.32 vs. 4.53 | 1.79 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 7th | 11th | 4 | 7.55 vs. 6.19 | 1.36 |
Note: the per game rankings on this page are among players with a minimum of 40 games played with the Lakers franchise for season stats, and 3 games for Playoff stats.