{"id":"cmnf1t632000511nup3joxsza","slug":"kobe-bryant-vs-lebron-james","title":"Kobe vs LeBron: Career and 2026-27","shortAnswer":"Kobe Bryant's career line is 25.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.7 assists in 1,346 games over 20 seasons. LeBron James's career line through 2025-26 is 26.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 7.4 assists in 1,622 games. LeBron averaged 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 7.2 assists in 60 games in the 2025-26 regular season. He signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in July 2026, and 2026-27 is his 24th season. Stats as of October 3, 2026, there is no 2026-27 regular-season game log. 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The per-game line is 25.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.7 assists, with shooting of 44.7% from the field, 32.9% from three, and 83.7% from the line. Accolades: 5 championships, 2 Finals MVPs, the 2007-08 MVP, 18 All-Star selections, 15 All-NBA selections, and the 2020 Hall of Fame. He died on January 26, 2020."},{"question":"Did LeBron sign with the 76ers?","answer":"Yes, in July 2026. NBA.com's story, updated July 27, 2026, says he announced the move on social media Friday and that it became official on Sunday. His posts on that story are dated July 24, 2026, and the 76ers' post is dated July 27, 2026. He said, \"I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team and I am so excited to energize a new fan base and start this incredible journey one last time.\" That sentence is his, not a forecast."},{"question":"Is 2026-27 LeBron's 24th season?","answer":"Yes. NBA.com writes that he was the first player to log 23 seasons and will add at least one more this season. Basketball-Reference's career row through 2025-26 says 23 years. Kobe's career row says 20 years. Stats as of October 3, 2026, LeBron has no 2026-27 regular-season game log, and Kobe has no 2026-27 season."},{"question":"Is there a 2026-27 stat line yet?","answer":"No. Stats as of October 3, 2026. Basketball-Reference has no 2026-27 regular-season game log for LeBron, and the 2026-27 table on his page is labeled a projection. This page does not quote it. Kobe's career ended after 20 seasons."},{"question":"Who is better, Kobe or LeBron?","answer":"This page does not pick a winner. Kobe's column is a completed 20-season career. LeBron's column splits that career record from the 2025-26 line and from the 2026-27 season, which has not posted a game log."}],"relatedComparisons":[{"slug":"lebron-vs-jordan","title":"LeBron vs Jordan: Career and 2026-27","category":"sports"},{"slug":"messi-vs-ronaldo","title":"Messi vs Ronaldo","category":"sports"}],"relatedBlogPosts":[{"slug":"kobe-vs-lebron-5-stats-goat-debate","title":"Kobe vs LeBron: 5 Stats That Settle the GOAT Debate","excerpt":"The Kobe vs LeBron debate has raged for 20 years. These 5 statistics — scoring records, championships, MVP awards, longevity, and playmaking — cut through the noise and give the clearest picture of who wins each category.","category":"sports"},{"slug":"world-cup-2026-teams-compared-best-countries-by-stats","title":"World Cup 2026 Teams Compared: Best Countries by Stats","excerpt":"As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, we analyze the top qualifying nations by key performance metrics. 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Kobe's career line stays separate from LeBron's 2026-27 season with the 76ers.","publishedAt":"2026-03-31T20:07:17.003Z","updatedAt":"2026-10-03T00:00:00Z","isAutoGenerated":true,"isHumanReviewed":true,"viewCount":0,"status":"published","visitorTableSaved":false},"expertAnalysis":"Kobe Bryant's career line is 25.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.7 assists in 1,346 games and 33,643 points. LeBron James's career line through 2025-26 is 26.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 7.4 assists in 1,622 games and 43,440 points. LeBron's 2025-26 regular-season line was 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 7.2 assists in 60 games. He signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in July 2026, and 2026-27 is his 24th season. This page does not pick a winner.\n\n2026-27 season. Stats as of October 3, 2026. LeBron's team is the Philadelphia 76ers. NBA.com says he announced the move on social media Friday, that it became official on Sunday, and that he told the Lakers on June 30 he would not return. His posts on that story are dated July 24, 2026. The 76ers post is dated July 27, 2026. NBA.com writes that he logged 23 seasons and will add at least one more this season. Basketball-Reference has no 2026-27 game log, and its 2026-27 table is a projection this page does not quote. Kobe has no 2026-27 season.\n\nCareer. Kobe: 20 years, 1,346 games, 33,643 points, 7,047 rebounds, 6,306 assists, 25.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game. LeBron through 2025-26: 23 years, 1,622 games, 43,440 points, 12,095 rebounds, 12,016 assists, 26.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game. Kobe shot 44.7% from the field, 32.9% from three, and 83.7% from the line for his career.\n\n2025-26 regular season. LeBron played 60 games for the Lakers: 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 7.2 assists, 51.5% from the field, 31.7% from three, and 73.7% from the line, and he was an All-Star. Kobe has no 2025-26 row.\n\nAccolades from the same pages. Kobe: 5 championships, 2 Finals MVPs, the 2007-08 MVP, 18 All-Star selections, 15 All-NBA selections, 12 All-Defensive selections, 2 scoring titles, and the 2020 Hall of Fame. LeBron: 4 championships, 4 Finals MVPs, 4 MVPs, 22 All-Star selections, 21 All-NBA selections, and 10 Finals appearances. NBA.com calls him the league's all-time leading scorer.\n\nThis page does not give a contract amount. The dollar figure in the NBA.com story is labeled \"per reports.\" Betting odds and the 2026-27 projection row stay out.","quickAnswer":{"tldr":"Kobe Bryant's career line is 25.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.7 assists in 1,346 games over 20 seasons. LeBron James's career line through 2025-26 is 26.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 7.4 assists in 1,622 games. LeBron averaged 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 7.2 assists in 60 games in the 2025-26 regular season. He signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in July 2026, and 2026-27 is his 24th season. 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