{"id":"cmmxr2pok003hlh9e962e8dmu","slug":"lebron-vs-jordan","title":"LeBron vs Jordan: Career and 2026-27","shortAnswer":"LeBron James averaged 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 7.2 assists in 60 games during the 2025-26 regular season. His career line through that season is 26.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 7.4 assists in 1,622 games. Michael Jordan's career line is 30.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 5.3 assists in 1,072 games. LeBron signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in July 2026, and 2026-27 is his 24th season. Stats as of October 3, 2026, Basketball-Reference has no 2026-27 regular-season game log, so this page does not quote one. 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The same story says he told the Lakers on June 30 that he would not return. 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 is his statement, not a prediction from this page."},{"question":"Is 2026-27 LeBron's 24th season?","answer":"Yes. NBA.com writes that he was the first player in league history to log 23 seasons and will add at least one more this season. Basketball-Reference's career row through 2025-26 is labeled 23 years, and that page's game logs stop at 2025-26. Stats as of October 3, 2026, there is no 2026-27 regular-season line to quote."},{"question":"How do LeBron's and Jordan's career lines compare?","answer":"Through 2025-26, LeBron has 43,440 points, 12,095 rebounds, and 12,016 assists in 1,622 games, at 26.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game. Jordan's career line is 32,292 points, 6,672 rebounds, and 5,633 assists in 1,072 games, at 30.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game. Jordan has 6 championships and 6 Finals MVPs. LeBron has 4 championships, 4 Finals MVPs, and 10 Finals appearances. NBA.com calls LeBron the league's all-time leading scorer."},{"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 that projection. Jordan's career is complete, so he has no 2026-27 season."},{"question":"Who is better, LeBron or Jordan?","answer":"This page does not pick a winner. The career table is the stable record. The 2026-27 block is only what was known on October 3, 2026: LeBron is with the 76ers for a 24th season, and no regular-season game has been logged."}],"relatedComparisons":[{"slug":"kobe-bryant-vs-lebron-james","title":"Kobe vs LeBron: 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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NBA.com says he announced the move on social media Friday, that it became official on Sunday, and that he had 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. 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.\" NBA.com also writes that he was the first player to log 23 seasons and will add at least one more this season, and that he turns 42 on December 30. Basketball-Reference has no 2026-27 game log. Its 2026-27 table is labeled a projection, and this page does not quote it. Jordan has no 2026-27 season.\n\nCareer. Basketball-Reference lists LeBron at 23 years, 1,622 games, 43,440 points, 12,095 rebounds, and 12,016 assists. The per-game career line is 26.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 7.4 assists. Jordan is listed at 15 years, 1,072 games, 32,292 points, 6,672 rebounds, and 5,633 assists, at 30.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game. Jordan's 1986-87 regular season is listed at 37.1 points per game. LeBron's 2005-06 regular season is listed at 31.4 points per game. Those are single seasons, not career averages.\n\n2025-26 regular season. LeBron, age 41, played 60 games for the Lakers at 33.2 minutes per game: 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 7.2 assists, 51.5% from the field, 31.7% from three, and 73.7% from the line. He was an All-Star. Jordan has no 2025-26 row. His career shooting line is 49.7% from the field, 32.7% from three, and 83.5% from the line.\n\nAccolades from the same pages. LeBron: 22 All-Star selections, 21 All-NBA selections, 4 MVPs, 4 Finals MVPs, 4 championships, 2003-04 Rookie of the Year, and the 2007-08 scoring title. Jordan: 14 All-Star selections, 10 scoring titles, 5 MVPs, 6 Finals MVPs, 6 championships, 1987-88 Defensive Player of the Year, and the 2009 Hall of Fame. NBA.com calls LeBron the league's all-time leading scorer and says he led a team to the Finals in 10 seasons.\n\nThis page does not give a contract amount. NBA.com's dollar figure is labeled \"per reports,\" so it stays out. Betting odds stay out. The 2026-27 projection row stays out.","quickAnswer":{"tldr":"LeBron James averaged 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 7.2 assists in 60 games during the 2025-26 regular season. His career line through that season is 26.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 7.4 assists in 1,622 games. Michael Jordan's career line is 30.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 5.3 assists in 1,072 games. LeBron signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in July 2026, and 2026-27 is his 24th season. Stats as of October 3, 2026, Basketball-Reference has no 2026-27 regular-season game log, so this page does not quote one. 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