Who is better: Michael Jordan or LeBron James?

In a head-to-head statistical comparison across 21 career categories, LeBron James leads in more statistical categories. Michael Jordan wins 9 categories while LeBron James wins 12 out of 21 compared. Michael Jordan's peak Points Per Game was 37.1 (1987), while LeBron James peaked at 31.4 (2006). See the full breakdown on GOAT vs GOAT.

Who is the NBA Basketball GOAT: Michael or LeBron?

The NBA Basketball GOAT debate between Michael Jordan and LeBron James is one of the most passionately debated topics in sports history. Statistically, Michael Jordan leads in 9 career categories while LeBron James leads in 12. Both have legendary careers that defined nba basketball. Compare their complete career stats, championships, individual awards, and season-by-season performance on GOAT vs GOAT to decide for yourself.

How do Michael Jordan and LeBron James compare statistically?

Across 21 statistical categories, Michael Jordan leads in 9 and LeBron James leads in 12. GOAT vs GOAT provides detailed breakdowns including career totals, per-season stats, radar charts for skills comparison, and career peak analysis to give you the complete picture of this nba basketball rivalry.

How many career points per game does Michael Jordan have?

Michael Jordan has 30.1 career points per game. Compare Michael Jordan's complete nba basketball career statistics with LeBron James and other legends on GOAT vs GOAT.

What are LeBron James's total career points per game?

LeBron James has 27.1 total career points per game. See the full season-by-season breakdown and compare with Michael Jordan on GOAT vs GOAT.

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Michael Jordan vs LeBron James: Who is the GOAT?

Michael Jordan

USA

LeBron James

USA

🏀 NBA Basketball • Career Comparison

The Michael Jordan vs LeBron James GOAT debate is one of the most iconic in nba basketball history. Compare their complete career stats, championships, individual awards, and head-to-head records side by side. Who leads in more categories? Who had the better peak? Cast your vote and settle the nba basketball GOAT debate once and for all.

Compare Players

Michael Jordan

USA

LeBron James

USA

Head-to-Head Score

Jordan

James

Out of 21 statistical categories

Why They're GOATs

Why

Jordan is a GOAT

🏆6x NBA Champion
🥇5x NBA MVP
🎖️6x Finals MVP
📊32,292 career points (Top scorer)
🔥30.1 career PPG average

Why

James is a GOAT

🏆4x NBA Champion
🥇4x NBA MVP
🎖️4x Finals MVP
📊40,474 career points (Top scorer)
🔥27.1 career PPG average

Skills Comparison

Career Peak Season

Best Points Per Game in a single season

Jordan

37.1

1986-87

BEST

James

31.4

2005-06

Detailed Statistics

🏀

Scoring

Jordan

Stat

James

32,292

Total Points

✓40,474

30.1✓

Points Per Game

27.1

33.4✓

Playoff PPG

28.4

25✓

Game Winners

🎯

Playmaking

Jordan

Stat

James

5,633

Total Assists

✓10,956

5.3

Assists Per Game

✓7.3

Triple Doubles

✓112

💪

Rebounding

Jordan

Stat

James

6,672

Total Rebounds

✓11,177

6.2

Rebounds Per Game

✓7.5

🛡️

Defense

Jordan

Stat

James

2,514✓

Total Steals

2,275

893

Total Blocks

✓1,119

📊

Efficiency

Jordan

Stat

James

49.7%

Field Goal %

✓50.6%

32.7%

3-Point %

✓34.8%

83.5%✓

Free Throw %

73.5%

2,924✓

Turnovers

5,070

🏆

Awards & Accolades

Jordan

Stat

James

6✓

Championships

5✓

MVP Awards

6✓

Finals MVPs

All-Star Selections

✓20

⏱️

Longevity

Jordan

Stat

James

1,072

Games Played

✓1,492

41,011

Minutes Played

✓57,446

Points Per Game Over Time

Comparing players by career season (Year 1 = rookie season)

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The GOAT Verdict

In the Michael Jordan vs LeBron James GOAT debate, the numbers tell a compelling story. Across 21 statistical categories, Michael Jordan leads in 9 categories while LeBron James leads in 12.

Looking at peak performance in Points Per Game, Michael Jordan reached 37.1 in 1987, while LeBron James hit 31.4 in 2006.

Ultimately, the nba basketball GOAT debate between Michael Jordan and LeBron James comes down to what you value most: raw statistics, championships, longevity, or peak dominance. Cast your vote above and see how the community weighs in on this legendary nba basketball rivalry.

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