Complete Stats Comparison of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and LeBron James
Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and LeBron James during their NBA careers. First we show you a summary of who had better numbers on each statistical category and then we compare in detail the performance of each of these stars in the regular season and the Playoffs, both in total stats and averages per game.
This in-depth comparison includes all the numbers, if you prefer a simplified version of this analysis with only the basic statistics, you will find it at the career comparison of these two NBA stars.
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Who has better stats? Main stats / All stats |
Main Stats Summary:
| Who has better stats in the Regular Season? | |||
| Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks | |||
| Player | Better Career Average | Better Career Total | Years |
| Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | 2 (rebounds, blocks) | 2 (rebounds, blocks) | 20 seasons |
| LeBron James | 3 (points, assists, steals) | 3 (points, assists, steals) | 22 seasons |
| Who has better stats in the Playoffs? | |||
| Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks | |||
| Player | Better Career Average | Better Career Total | Years |
| Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | 2 (rebounds, blocks) | 1 (blocks) | 18 Playoffs |
| LeBron James | 3 (points, assists, steals) | 4 (points, rebounds, assists, steals) | 18 Playoffs |
All Stats Summary:
| Who has better stats in the Regular Season? | |||
| All the stats | |||
| Player | Better Career Average | Better Career Total | Better Percentage |
| Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | 6 stats | 5 stats | 1 stat |
| LeBron James | 6 stats | 9 stats | 2 stats |
| Who has better stats in the Playoffs? | |||
| All the stats | |||
| Player | Better Career Average | Better Career Total | Better Percentage |
| Kareem Abdul-Jabbar | 4 stats | 3 stats | 1 stat |
| LeBron James | 8 stats | 10 stats | 2 stats |
| they are tied | 1 stat | ||
- "Better Career Total" includes games and years played as stats.
- For turnovers and personal fouls, lower numbers are better.
- Field goal, free-throw and three-point attempts are not included on these tables since it can't be said that higher is better.
Now, lets compare all their stats in detail, one by one...
Notes: Offensive and defensive rebounds, blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Turnovers started to be recorded in 1977-78. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80.
(*) = some years in his career don't have the stat.
Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season |
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Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better averages in field goals made (+0.3), offensive rebounds (+1.2), defensive rebounds (+1.2), total rebounds (+3.7) and blocks (+1.9) - LeBron James has better averages in points (+2.4), 3-pointers made (+1.6), free throws made (+1.2), assists (+3.8) and steals (+0.6) - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.2) - LeBron James has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.8) - - LeBron James has higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.5), 3-pointers attempted (+4.7) and free throws attempted (+1.5) |
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Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season |
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Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more field goals made (+349), offensive rebounds (+1,176), total rebounds (+5,709) and blocks (+2,039) - LeBron James played more years (+2) and games (+2), and has more points (+3,797), 3-pointers made (+2,558), free throws made (+1,937), defensive rebounds (+538), assists (+5,924) and steals (+1,185) - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more personal fouls (+1,876) - LeBron James has more turnovers (+2,944) - - LeBron James has more field goals attempted (+2,276), 3-pointers attempted (+7,304) and free throws attempted (+2,431) |
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Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season |
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Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs |
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Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.1), total rebounds (+1.5) and blocks (+1.4) - LeBron James has better averages in points (+4.1), field goals made (+0.3), 3-pointers made (+1.6), free throws made (+2.0), defensive rebounds (+1.0), assists (+4.0) and steals (+0.7) - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.1) - LeBron James has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.0) - - LeBron James has higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.8), 3-pointers attempted (+4.9) and free throws attempted (+2.6) |
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Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs |
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Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more offensive rebounds (+63) and blocks (+192) - LeBron James played more games (+55) and has more points (+2,527), field goals made (+615), 3-pointers made (+480), free throws made (+817), defensive rebounds (+913), total rebounds (+147), assists (+1,328) and steals (+304) - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more personal fouls (+134) - LeBron James has more turnovers (+600) - - LeBron James has more field goals attempted (+1,562), 3-pointers attempted (+1,439) and free throws attempted (+1,100) |
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Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs |
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