Jordan vs Kobe: Career Comparison
Michael Jordan
Career 30.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 5.3 assists in 1,072 games. 6 championships and 6 Finals MVPs.
The career scoring average and the championships
Kobe Bryant
Career 25.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.7 assists in 1,346 games. 5 championships and 2 Finals MVPs.
The 20-year career line and the point total
Michael Jordan's career line is 30.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 5.3 assists in 1,072 games over 15 years. Kobe Bryant's is 25.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.7 assists in 1,346 games over 20 years. Jordan won 6 championships and 6 Finals MVPs. Kobe won 5 championships and 2 Finals MVPs. As of October 3, 2026, neither player has played a 2026-27 game. Neither is named the better player.
Deciding factor: Neither is named the winner.
Key fact: Jordan 30.1 points in 1,072 games and 6 championships. Kobe 25.0 points in 1,346 games and 5 championships.
Career per game: Jordan 30.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 5.3 assists in 1,072 games. Kobe 25.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.7 assists in 1,346 games. Career points: Jordan 32,292. Kobe 33,643. Championships: Jordan 6. Kobe 5.
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Key Differences at a Glance
- Career points per game:✓ Michael Jordan wins(30.1 in 1,072 games vs 25.0 in 1,346 games)
- Career points:✓ Kobe Bryant wins(33,643 vs 32,292)
- Championships:✓ Michael Jordan wins(6 vs 5)
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Key Differences
5 attributes compared head-to-head
- 30.1 in 1,072 games(winner)Career points per game25.0 in 1,346 games
- 32,292Career points33,643(winner)
- 6(winner)Championships5
- 15 yearsCareer length20 years(winner)
- None. Stats as of October 3, 2026.2026-27 games playedNone. Stats as of October 3, 2026.
- Career points per game
Michael Jordan
30.1 in 1,072 games(winner)
Kobe Bryant
25.0 in 1,346 games
- Career points
Michael Jordan
32,292
Kobe Bryant
33,643(winner)
- Championships
Michael Jordan
6(winner)
Kobe Bryant
5
- Career length
Michael Jordan
15 years
Kobe Bryant
20 years(winner)
- 2026-27 games played
Michael Jordan
None. Stats as of October 3, 2026.
Kobe Bryant
None. Stats as of October 3, 2026.
Full Comparison
| Attribute | Michael Jordan | Kobe Bryant |
|---|---|---|
| Career points per game | 30.1 in 1,072 games(winner) | 25.0 in 1,346 games |
| Career points | 32,292 | 33,643(winner) |
| Championships | 6(winner) | 5 |
| Career length | 15 years | 20 years(winner) |
| Career rebounds per game | 6.2(winner) | 5.2 |
Show 1 more attributeCareer assists per game 5.3 4.7 | ||
| 2026-27 games played | None. Stats as of October 3, 2026. | None. Stats as of October 3, 2026. |
Michael JordanKobe BryantShow 1 more attribute
Pros & Cons
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Michael Jordan
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Kobe Bryant
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Jordan's per-game averages are 30.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 5.3 assists in 1,072 games. Minutes per game were 38.3. Shooting is .497 from the field, .327 from three, and .835 from the line. Career points total 32,292. The career ran 15 years, with a 1984 debut and Hall of Fame induction as a player in 2009 (Basketball-Reference).
Kobe's per-game averages are 25.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.7 assists in 1,346 games. Minutes per game were 36.1. Shooting is .447 from the field, .329 from three, and .837 from the line. Career points total 33,643. The career ran 20 years, with a 1996 debut (Basketball-Reference).
Jordan won 6 NBA championships, 6 Finals MVPs, 5 MVPs, and 10 scoring titles, and made 14 All-Star teams. Kobe won 5 NBA championships, 2 Finals MVPs, and the 2007-08 MVP, and made 18 All-Star teams. Both were inducted into the Hall of Fame and named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. Those honors are not a single ranking.
Jordan played 15 years, debuted October 26, 1984, and was drafted by the Chicago Bulls 3rd overall in 1984. Thirteen years were with Chicago and 2 were with Washington. Kobe played 20 years, debuted November 3, 1996, and was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets 13th overall in 1996.
No. As of October 3, 2026, neither player has played a 2026-27 game. There is no forecast for a season that neither player is playing.
Bryant retired after the 2015-16 season and died on January 26, 2020. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame as a player in 2020. He has no 2025-26 or 2026-27 season. Jordan has not played a 2026-27 game.
Analysis: Michael Jordan vs Kobe Bryant
Michael Jordan's career line is 30.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 5.3 assists in 1,072 games, totaling 32,292 points. Kobe Bryant's is 25.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.7 assists in 1,346 games, totaling 33,643 points. Jordan won 6 championships. Kobe won 5. Neither is named the better player.
2026-27 season. Stats as of October 3, 2026. Neither player has played a 2026-27 regular-season game. Jordan played 15 seasons. Kobe played 20.
Jordan also has 6 Finals MVPs, 5 MVPs, 10 scoring titles, and 14 All-Star selections, and Kobe has 2 Finals MVPs, the 2007-08 MVP, and 18 All-Star selections. Chicago accounts for 13 of Jordan's years, at 31.5 points per game. Washington accounts for 2 years, at 21.2.
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Basketball-Reference: Michael Jordan (opens in new tab)
Career 30.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, 5.3 assists in 1,072 games. Honors: 6 championships, 6 Finals MVPs, 5 MVPs.
Basketball-Reference: Kobe Bryant (opens in new tab)
Career 25.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.7 assists in 1,346 games. Honors: 5 championships, 2 Finals MVPs.
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