Complete Stats Comparison of LaMelo Ball and LeBron James

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by LaMelo Ball 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.

Player comparisons:
Career comparison / Season by season / Scoring / Stats / Stats Rankings / Games against each other

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.

On this page we compare:

Who has better stats? Main stats / All stats
Regular Season: Averages / Totals / Pecentages
Playoffs: Averages / Totals / Pecentages

Main Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
LaMelo Ball0
0
5
seasons
LeBron James3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		22
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
LaMelo Ball0
0
0
Playoffs
LeBron James5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		18
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
LaMelo Ball3
stats		2
stats		2
stats
LeBron James7
stats		12
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
LaMelo Ball2
stats		2
stats		0
stats
LeBron James10
stats		12
stats		3
stats

- "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...

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, LeBron James has better averages in points, rebounds and blocks than LaMelo Ball. They are tied in assists and steals.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- LaMelo Ball has better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.5) and offensive rebounds (+0.1)
- LeBron James has better averages in points (+6.0), field goals made (+2.5), free throws made (+2.4), defensive rebounds (+1.7), total rebounds (+1.5) and blocks (+0.4)
- LaMelo Ball has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.3)
- LeBron James has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.2)
- LaMelo Ball has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+3.7)
- LeBron James has higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.0) and free throws attempted (+3.8)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
LaMelo Ball 21.0
LeBron James 27.0
+6.0
Field Goals Made
LaMelo Ball 7.4
LeBron James 9.9
+2.5
Field Goals Attempted
LaMelo Ball 17.6
LeBron James 19.6
+2.0
3-Pointers Made
LaMelo Ball 3.1
+1.5
LeBron James 1.6
3-Pointers Attempted
LaMelo Ball 8.4
+3.7
LeBron James 4.7
Free Throws Made
LaMelo Ball 3.1
LeBron James 5.5
+2.4
Free Throws Attempted
LaMelo Ball 3.7
LeBron James 7.5
+3.8
Offensive Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 1.3
+0.1
LeBron James 1.2
Defensive Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 4.7
LeBron James 6.4
+1.7
Total Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 6.0
LeBron James 7.5
+1.5
Assists
LaMelo Ball 7.4
LeBron James 7.4
Steals
LaMelo Ball 1.5
LeBron James 1.5
Blocks
LaMelo Ball 0.3
LeBron James 0.7
+0.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
LaMelo Ball 3.3
LeBron James 3.5
+0.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
LaMelo Ball 3.1
+1.3
LeBron James 1.8

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, LeBron James has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than LaMelo Ball.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

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- LeBron James played more years (+17) and games (+1,331), and has more points (+37,325), field goals made (+13,772), 3-pointers made (+1,854), free throws made (+7,927), offensive rebounds (+1,510), defensive rebounds (+8,842), total rebounds (+10,352), assists (+9,874), steals (+2,005) and blocks (+1,074)
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- LeBron James has more turnovers (+4,702) and personal fouls (+2,054)
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- LeBron James has more field goals attempted (+26,510), 3-pointers attempted (+5,388) and free throws attempted (+10,872)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
LaMelo Ball 5
LeBron James 22
+17
Games
LaMelo Ball 231
LeBron James 1,562
+1,331
Points
LaMelo Ball 4,859
LeBron James 42,184
+37,325
Field Goals Made
LaMelo Ball 1,716
LeBron James 15,488
+13,772
Field Goals Attempted
LaMelo Ball 4,073
LeBron James 30,583
+26,510
3-Pointers Made
LaMelo Ball 705
LeBron James 2,559
+1,854
3-Pointers Attempted
LaMelo Ball 1,934
LeBron James 7,322
+5,388
Free Throws Made
LaMelo Ball 722
LeBron James 8,649
+7,927
Free Throws Attempted
LaMelo Ball 863
LeBron James 11,735
+10,872
Offensive Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 289
LeBron James 1,799
+1,510
Defensive Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 1,090
LeBron James 9,932
+8,842
Total Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 1,379
LeBron James 11,731
+10,352
Assists
LaMelo Ball 1,710
LeBron James 11,584
+9,874
Steals
LaMelo Ball 340
LeBron James 2,345
+2,005
Blocks
LaMelo Ball 76
LeBron James 1,150
+1,074
Turnovers
(lower is better)
LaMelo Ball 769
LeBron James 5,471
+4,702
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
LaMelo Ball 727
LeBron James 2,781
+2,054

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, LaMelo Ball has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while LeBron James has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LaMelo Ball 42.1%
LeBron James 50.6%
+8.5
3-Point Percentage
LaMelo Ball 36.5%
+1.6
LeBron James 34.9%
Free Throw Percentage
LaMelo Ball 83.7%
+10.0
LeBron James 73.7%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLaMelo Ball didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

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- LeBron James has better averages in points (+28.4), field goals made (+10.2), 3-pointers made (+1.6), free throws made (+6.4), offensive rebounds (+1.5), defensive rebounds (+7.5), total rebounds (+9.0), assists (+7.2), steals (+1.7) and blocks (+1.0)
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- LeBron James has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+3.6) and personal fouls (+2.3)
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- LeBron James has higher averages in field goals attempted (+20.5), 3-pointers attempted (+4.9) and free throws attempted (+8.6)

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLaMelo Ball didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

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- LeBron James played more years (+18) and games (+292), and has more points (+8,289), field goals made (+2,971), 3-pointers made (+480), free throws made (+1,867), offensive rebounds (+442), defensive rebounds (+2,186), total rebounds (+2,628), assists (+2,095), steals (+493) and blocks (+284)
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- LeBron James has more turnovers (+1,047) and personal fouls (+663)
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- LeBron James has more field goals attempted (+5,984), 3-pointers attempted (+1,443) and free throws attempted (+2,519)

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLaMelo Ball didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher percentages in the Playoffs?

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- LeBron James has field goal percentage (+49.6), 3-point percentage (+33.3) and free throw percentage (+74.1)
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