Carmelo Anthony vs. LeBron James: Lakers Rankings Comparison
Explore LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony 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 Carmelo Anthony 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 Carmelo Anthony's season (2022) and LeBron James's 7 seasons (2019 to 2025) 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.
Carmelo Anthony vs. LeBron James: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| Carmelo Anthony | LeBron James | Carmelo Anthony | LeBron James | |
| Points | 139th | 10th | DNP | 13th |
| Rebounds | +150th | 19th | DNP | 19th |
| Assists | +150th | 8th | DNP | 10th |
| Steals | 142nd | 16th | DNP | 13th |
| Blocks | 80th | 19th | DNP | 17th |
| 3-Pointers Made | 38th | 2nd | DNP | 5th |
| Years | 1 | 7 | 0 | 5 |
Carmelo Anthony vs. LeBron James: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| Carmelo Anthony | LeBron James | Carmelo Anthony | LeBron James | |
| Points | 48th | 4th | DNP | 5th |
| Rebounds | 99th | 24th | DNP | 12th |
| Assists | +150th | 3rd | DNP | 3rd |
| Steals | 98th | 30th | DNP | 10th |
| Blocks | 31st | 45th | DNP | 12th |
| 3-Pointers Made | 4th | 2nd | DNP | 3rd |
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Note: per game rankings include players with a minimum of games played
Lakers Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Carmelo Anthony | LeBron James | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 139th | 10th | 129 | 919 vs. 11,146 | 10,227 |
| Rebounds | +150th | 19th | +131 | 288 vs. 3,316 | 3,028 |
| Assists | +150th | 8th | +142 | 68 vs. 3,376 | 3,308 |
| Steals | 142nd | 16th | 126 | 47 vs. 480 | 433 |
| Blocks | 80th | 19th | 61 | 52 vs. 262 | 210 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 148th | 31st | 117 | 62 vs. 413 | 351 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 127th | 10th | 117 | 226 vs. 2,903 | 2,677 |
| Field Goals Made | 149th | 11th | 138 | 319 vs. 4,208 | 3,889 |
| Field Goals Attempted | +150th | 13th | +137 | 723 vs. 8,200 | 7,477 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 38th | 2nd | 36 | 149 vs. 943 | 794 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 43rd | 2nd | 41 | 397 vs. 2,621 | 2,224 |
| Free Throws Made | +150th | 15th | +135 | 132 vs. 1,787 | 1,655 |
| Free Throws Attempted | +150th | 14th | +136 | 159 vs. 2,452 | 2,293 |
Games and Years: | Carmelo Anthony | LeBron James | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | +150th | 33rd | +117 | 69 vs. 419 | 350 |
| Seasons | +150th | 20th | +130 | 1 vs. 7 | 6 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Carmelo Anthony | LeBron James | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | - | 6th | 0 vs. 18 | 18 | |
| 50+ point games | - | 5th | 0 vs. 3 | 3 | |
| 60+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Lakers Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Carmelo Anthony | LeBron James | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | DNP | 13th | 0 vs. 1,378 | 1,378 | |
| Rebounds | DNP | 19th | 0 vs. 506 | 506 | |
| Assists | DNP | 10th | 0 vs. 408 | 408 | |
| Steals | DNP | 13th | 0 vs. 74 | 74 | |
| Blocks | DNP | 17th | 0 vs. 52 | 52 | |
| Offensive Rebounds | DNP | 21st | 0 vs. 76 | 76 | |
| Defensive Rebounds | DNP | 10th | 0 vs. 430 | 430 | |
| Field Goals Made | DNP | 14th | 0 vs. 514 | 514 | |
| Field Goals Attempted | DNP | 17th | 0 vs. 978 | 978 | |
| 3-Pointers Made | DNP | 5th | 0 vs. 110 | 110 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | DNP | 3rd | 0 vs. 327 | 327 | |
| Free Throws Made | DNP | 20th | 0 vs. 240 | 240 | |
| Free Throws Attempted | DNP | 21st | 0 vs. 328 | 328 | |
Games and Years: | Carmelo Anthony | LeBron James | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | DNP | 41st | 0 vs. 53 | 53 | |
| Playoffs | DNP | 33rd | 0 vs. 5 | 5 | |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Carmelo Anthony | LeBron James | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | DNP | 8th | 0 vs. 2 | 2 | |
| 50+ point games | DNP | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Lakers Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Carmelo Anthony | LeBron James | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 48th | 4th | 44 | 13.32 vs. 26.60 | 13.28 |
| Rebounds per game | 99th | 24th | 75 | 4.17 vs. 7.91 | 3.74 |
| Assists per game | +150th | 3rd | +147 | 0.99 vs. 8.06 | 7.07 |
| Steals per game | 98th | 30th | 68 | 0.68 vs. 1.15 | 0.46 |
| Blocks per game | 31st | 45th | 14 | 0.75 vs. 0.63 | 0.13 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 114th | 104th | 10 | 0.90 vs. 0.99 | 0.09 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 65th | 9th | 56 | 3.28 vs. 6.93 | 3.65 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 63rd | 3rd | 60 | 4.62 vs. 10.04 | 5.42 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 54th | 4th | 50 | 10.48 vs. 19.57 | 9.09 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | 4th | 2nd | 2 | 2.16 vs. 2.25 | 0.09 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 4th | 1st | 3 | 5.75 vs. 6.26 | 0.50 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 83rd | 11th | 72 | 1.91 vs. 4.26 | 2.35 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 96th | 12th | 84 | 2.30 vs. 5.85 | 3.55 |
Lakers Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Carmelo Anthony | LeBron James | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | DNP | 5th | 0.00 vs. 26.00 | 26.00 | |
| Rebounds per game | DNP | 12th | 0.00 vs. 9.55 | 9.55 | |
| Assists per game | DNP | 3rd | 0.00 vs. 7.70 | 7.70 | |
| Steals per game | DNP | 10th | 0.00 vs. 1.40 | 1.40 | |
| Blocks per game | DNP | 12th | 0.00 vs. 0.98 | 0.98 | |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | DNP | 42nd | 0.00 vs. 1.43 | 1.43 | |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | DNP | 3rd | 0.00 vs. 8.11 | 8.11 | |
| Field Goals Made per game | DNP | 4th | 0.00 vs. 9.70 | 9.70 | |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | DNP | 7th | 0.00 vs. 18.45 | 18.45 | |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | DNP | 3rd | 0.00 vs. 2.08 | 2.08 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | DNP | 4th | 0.00 vs. 6.17 | 6.17 | |
| Free Throws Made per game | DNP | 12th | 0.00 vs. 4.53 | 4.53 | |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | DNP | 11th | 0.00 vs. 6.19 | 6.19 | |
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.