LeBron vs Jordan: Career and 2026-27

LeBron James averaged 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 7.2 assists in 60 games in 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, totaling 43,440 points. Michael Jordan's career line is 30.1 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 5.3 assists in 1,072 games, totaling 32,292 points, with 6 championships and 6 Finals MVPs. LeBron has 4 championships, 4 Finals MVPs, and 10 Finals appearances. He signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in July 2026, and 2026-27 is his 24th season. This page does not pick a winner.

2026-27 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 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.

Career. 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.