Michael Jordan is widely considered the greatest winner with 6 NBA Finals appearances and 6 wins, while LeBron James has superior all-around stats with more points, rebounds, and assists in career totals.
LeBron vs Jordan — Side-by-side comparison on A Versus B
All-time NBA scoring leader with 4 championships across 21 seasons with multiple franchises
Six-time NBA champion widely considered the greatest basketball player of all time.
Championships. Finals Record. Career Points. MVPs. All-Star Selections. Scoring Titles
Jordan has the perfect Finals record and cultural impact. LeBron has longevity and versatility. Both are undeniable GOATs of their era.
LeBron James: 40,361 | Michael Jordan: 32,292
LeBron James: 11,185 | Michael Jordan: 6,672
LeBron James: 1,317 three-pointers | Michael Jordan: N/A
LeBron James: 27.2 PPG career (through 2026) | Michael Jordan: N/A
LeBron James: 28.3 PPG (2025-26) | Michael Jordan: N/A
LeBron James: 8.5 APG (2025-26) | Michael Jordan: N/A
LeBron James: 8.3 RPG (2025-26) | Michael Jordan: N/A
LeBron James: 4 MVPs | Michael Jordan: N/A
LeBron James: 4 Championships | Michael Jordan: N/A
LeBron James: 10 Finals appearances | Michael Jordan: N/A
LeBron James: 4 Finals MVPs | Michael Jordan: N/A
LeBron James: 66.7% TS% (2025-26) | Michael Jordan: N/A
LeBron James: 23 seasons (2003-2026) | Michael Jordan: N/A
LeBron James: 6'9" (206cm) | Michael Jordan: N/A
LeBron James: 20 All-Star selections | Michael Jordan: N/A
LeBron James: 31.4 PPG (2009-10) | Michael Jordan: N/A
LeBron James: 27.2 PPG | Michael Jordan: 33.4 PPG
LeBron James: 21 seasons (2003-2024) | Michael Jordan: N/A
LeBron James: 1 NBA Cup MVP | Michael Jordan: N/A
LeBron James: 0 titles | Michael Jordan: N/A
LeBron James: Guard, Forward, Center (multi-position) | Michael Jordan: N/A
LeBron James: 2003-2026 (modern 3-point era) | Michael Jordan: N/A
LeBron James: 40,361 | Michael Jordan: N/A
LeBron James: 50.5% | Michael Jordan: 50.5%
LeBron James: 272.5 | Michael Jordan: N/A
LeBron James: 50.5% | Michael Jordan: 50.3%
LeBron James: 1,364 | Michael Jordan: N/A
LeBron James: 40.8% | Michael Jordan: 32.7%
LeBron James: 50.5% | Michael Jordan: N/A
LeBron James: 27.2 | Michael Jordan: 30.1
LeBron James: 1 DPOY award | Michael Jordan: 5 DPOY awards
LeBron James: 21 | Michael Jordan: 15 seasons
LeBron James: 40,474 points | Michael Jordan: 32,292 points
LeBron James: 4 MVP awards | Michael Jordan: 5 MVP awards
LeBron James: 7.1 | Michael Jordan: 5.3 APG
LeBron James: 34.5% | Michael Jordan: N/A
LeBron James: 58.7% | Michael Jordan: N/A
LeBron James: 6'9" | Michael Jordan: N/A
LeBron James: 4 Finals MVPs | Michael Jordan: 6
LeBron James: 6 | Michael Jordan: 9 selections
LeBron James: 40,061 | Michael Jordan: 32,292
LeBron James: 34.0% | Michael Jordan: 27.9%
LeBron James: 40,361 points | Michael Jordan: 32,292 points
LeBron James: 40,361 points | Michael Jordan: 32,292
LeBron James: 40% (4 of 10 Finals) | Michael Jordan: N/A
LeBron James: 4 | Michael Jordan: 5 MVP awards
LeBron James: 1,610 | Michael Jordan: 1,072
LeBron James: 19 (of 21) | Michael Jordan: N/A
LeBron James: 40% | Michael Jordan: 100%
LeBron James: 28.7 | Michael Jordan: 33.4
LeBron James: 17.9 (10.5 RPG + 7.4 APG) | Michael Jordan: 11.5 (6.2 RPG + 5.3 APG)
LeBron James: 73.5% | Michael Jordan: 83.4%
LeBron James: 4 MVPs | Michael Jordan: 5
LeBron James: 21 seasons | Michael Jordan: 15 seasons
LeBron James: 10,452 | Michael Jordan: 5,633 assists
LeBron James: N/A | Michael Jordan: 33.5 PPG
LeBron James: N/A | Michael Jordan: 6.2 RPG
LeBron James: N/A | Michael Jordan: 2.3 SPG
LeBron James: N/A | Michael Jordan: 1,071 games
LeBron James: N/A | Michael Jordan: 15 seasons (1984-2003)
LeBron James: N/A | Michael Jordan: 10 scoring titles
LeBron James: N/A | Michael Jordan: $3 billion+
LeBron James: N/A | Michael Jordan: 37.1
LeBron James: N/A | Michael Jordan: 6-0 (100%)
LeBron James: N/A | Michael Jordan: 1.89
LeBron James: N/A | Michael Jordan: 13 selections
LeBron James: N/A | Michael Jordan: 30.1
LeBron James: N/A | Michael Jordan: 65.4%
LeBron James: N/A | Michael Jordan: 33.4
LeBron James: N/A | Michael Jordan: 37.1 (1986-87)
How to choose between LeBron James and Michael Jordan
LeBron vs Jordan — Structured Comparison Data
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Who has more points — LeBron James or Michael Jordan?
LeBron James is the NBA's all-time leading scorer with 40,000+ career points (as of 2026), surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's long-standing record in February 2023. Michael Jordan scored 32,292 points in his career. Jordan averaged more points per game (30.1 PPG vs LeBron's 27.2 PPG), but LeBron played more seasons at an elite level.
Michael Jordan went 6-0 in the NBA Finals — he reached 6 Finals and won all 6, earning Finals MVP in all 6 series. His Finals runs were: 1991, 1992, 1993 (first three-peat), and 1996, 1997, 1998 (second three-peat with the Chicago Bulls. This perfect Finals record is his strongest argument in the GOAT debate.
LeBron James has appeared in 10 NBA Finals and won 4: 2012, 2013 (with Miami), 2016 (Cleveland comeback from 3-1 down), and 2020 (LA Lakers). He lost 6 Finals: 2007, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2017, and 2018. His 4-6 Finals record is frequently cited as a counterargument in the GOAT debate against Jordan's perfect 6-0 record.
Who is taller — LeBron James or Michael Jordan?
LeBron James is taller at 6'9" (2.06m); Michael Jordan stood 6'6" (1.98m). LeBron is also heavier at approximately 113kg (250 lbs) vs Jordan's 98kg (216 lbs). This size advantage allowed LeBron to play effectively at multiple positions (point guard through power forward) throughout his career, making him arguably the most versatile player in NBA history.
Did LeBron James beat Michael Jordan's scoring record?
Yes. LeBron James passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's all-time NBA scoring record of 38,387 points on February 7, 2023, in a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jordan's career total was 32,292 points. LeBron continued adding to the record through the 2025-26 season, making his all-time scoring record unlikely to be broken for many years.
How to Choose Between LeBron James and Michael Jordan
Championships: LeBron James has 4, while Michael Jordan has 6.
Finals Record: LeBron James has 4-6, while Michael Jordan has 6-0.
Career Points: LeBron James has 40,474, while Michael Jordan has 32,292.
MVPs: LeBron James has 4, while Michael Jordan has 5.
All-Star Selections: LeBron James has 20, while Michael Jordan has 14.
Scoring Titles: LeBron James has 1, while Michael Jordan has 10.
LeBron James is better than Michael Jordan