{"id":"lebron-james-vs-stephen-curry","slug":"lebron-james-vs-stephen-curry","title":"LeBron vs Curry: Careers and 2026-27","shortAnswer":"LeBron James's per-game averages are 26.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 7.4 assists in 1,622 games. Stephen Curry's are 24.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 6.3 assists in 1,069 games. In 2025-26 LeBron averaged 20.9 points in 60 games and Curry averaged 26.6 points in 43 games. LeBron signed with the 76ers in July 2026, and NBA.com says 2026-27 adds at least one more season after 23. As of October 3, 2026, neither has played a 2026-27 regular-season game. There is no 2026-27 forecast.","verdict":"Career per game: LeBron 26.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 7.4 assists in 1,622 games. Curry 24.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 6.3 assists in 1,069 games.\n\n2025-26: LeBron 20.9 points in 60 games. Curry 26.6 points in 43 games.\n\nChampionships: 4 and 4.\n\n2026-27 season: LeBron is with the 76ers. Curry is with the Warriors. 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NBA.com: at least one more season after 23. Stats as of October 3, 2026.","valueNumber":null,"valueBoolean":null},{"entityId":"stephen-curry","valueText":"Golden State Warriors. Has not played a 2026-27 game. Stats as of October 3, 2026.","valueNumber":null,"valueBoolean":null}]}],"faqs":[{"question":"What are LeBron's and Curry's career scoring lines?","answer":"LeBron's per-game averages are 26.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 7.4 assists in 1,622 games over 23 years. Career points total 43,440 (Basketball-Reference). Curry's per-game averages are 24.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 6.3 assists in 1,069 games over 17 years. Career points total 26,528 (Basketball-Reference). Career shooting is .507 / .348 / .737 for LeBron and .471 / .422 / .912 for Curry, field goals, threes, and free throws."},{"question":"What did each average in 2025-26?","answer":"LeBron, with the Lakers: 60 games, 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 7.2 assists. Curry, with the Warriors: 43 games, 26.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 4.7 assists. NBA.com's signing story, updated July 27, 2026, has the same 20.9, 6.1, and 7.2 for LeBron and the same 26.8 career points average."},{"question":"How many championships does each player have?","answer":"LeBron won 4 NBA championships, 4 Finals MVPs, and 4 MVPs, and made 22 All-Star teams. Curry won 4 NBA championships and 2 MVPs, made 12 All-Star teams, and was 2021-22 Finals MVP (Basketball-Reference). Those honors are not a single ranking."},{"question":"Where is LeBron for 2026-27?","answer":"LeBron is with the Philadelphia 76ers (Basketball-Reference). 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. He told the Lakers on June 30 that he would not return. NBA.com writes that he was the first player to play 23 seasons and will add at least one more this season."},{"question":"Where is Stephen Curry?","answer":"Curry is with the Golden State Warriors (Basketball-Reference). Experience there is 17 years. His 2025-26 award is All-Star. As of October 3, 2026, Curry has not played a 2026-27 regular-season game."},{"question":"Is 2026-27 predicted?","answer":"No. As of October 3, 2026, neither player has played a 2026-27 regular-season game. Neither is named the winner of the 2026-27 season."}],"relatedComparisons":[{"slug":"lebron-vs-jordan","title":"LeBron vs Jordan","category":"sports"},{"slug":"kobe-bryant-vs-lebron-james","title":"Kobe vs LeBron","category":"sports"}],"relatedBlogPosts":[],"expertAnalysis":"LeBron James's career line is 26.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 7.4 assists in 1,622 games, totaling 43,440 points. Stephen Curry's is 24.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 6.3 assists in 1,069 games, totaling 26,528 points. In 2025-26 LeBron averaged 20.9 points in 60 games and Curry averaged 26.6 points in 43 games. Neither is named the better player.\n\n2026-27 season. Stats as of October 3, 2026. LeBron's team is the Philadelphia 76ers (Basketball-Reference). Curry's is the Golden State Warriors. NBA.com says LeBron announced the move Friday, that it became official Sunday, and that he told the Lakers on June 30 he would not return. His posts on that story are dated July 24, 2026. He said he believes he can help make the 76ers a championship team. That is his statement. NBA.com writes that he played 23 seasons and will add at least one more this season. Neither player has played a 2026-27 regular-season game.\n\nHonors: LeBron 4 championships, 4 Finals MVPs, 4 MVPs, and 22 All-Star selections. Curry 4 championships, 2 MVPs, 12 All-Star selections, and 2021-22 Finals MVP. Career shooting is .507 from the field for LeBron and .422 from three for Curry.","quickAnswer":{"tldr":"LeBron James's per-game averages are 26.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 7.4 assists in 1,622 games. Stephen Curry's are 24.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 6.3 assists in 1,069 games. In 2025-26 LeBron averaged 20.9 points in 60 games and Curry averaged 26.6 points in 43 games. LeBron signed with the 76ers in July 2026, and NBA.com says 2026-27 adds at least one more season after 23. As of October 3, 2026, neither has played a 2026-27 regular-season game. There is no 2026-27 forecast.","winnerName":null,"winnerReason":"Neither is named the winner, and there is no 2026-27 prediction. The career averages and the 2025-26 seasons are finished.","keyFact":"LeBron 26.8 points in 1,622 games and 20.9 in 2025-26. Curry 24.8 points in 1,069 games and 26.6 in 2025-26. LeBron is with the 76ers. 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