Anthony Edwards vs LeBron James: 2026–27 stats
Anthony Edwards averaged 33.3 PPG · 4.8 RPG · 3.5 APG. LeBron James averaged 16.4 PPG · 7.0 RPG · 7.0 APG.
Stats last updated , from ESPN. How these numbers are calculated.
Across 10 categories, Anthony Edwards leads in 7 and LeBron James in 3.
Anthony Edwards leads in PPG (33.3 vs 16.4), SPG (2.0 vs 1.6), FG% (48.1 vs 44.9), 3P% (40.0 vs 26.3), FT% (75.0 vs 62.5), TS% (59.0 vs 51.5) and TOV% (11.0 vs 12.1).
LeBron James leads in RPG (7.0 vs 4.8), APG (7.0 vs 3.5) and BPG (1.0 vs 0.8).
On efficiency, Anthony Edwards shoots 59.0% true shooting against 51.5% for LeBron James, on more shot attempts per game (28.2 vs 15.9 counting free throws).
Anthony Edwards plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves and LeBron James for the Philadelphia 76ers. Anthony Edwards played 4 games at 33.8 minutes a night; LeBron James played 5 at 33.4, so per-game numbers carry a different workload.
League rankings
Each stat per game, with the rank among 304 qualified players.
| Anthony Edwards | LeBron James | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 33.3 | 2nd | 16.4 | 62nd |
| RPG | 4.8 | 103rd | 7.0 | 47th |
| APG | 3.5 | 81st | 7.0 | 15th |
| SPG | 2.0 | 11th | 1.6 | 34th |
| BPG | 0.8 | 56th | 1.0 | 29th |
| FG% | 48.1 | 119th | 44.9 | 168th |
| 3P% | 40.0 | 71st | 26.3 | 205th |
| FT% | 75.0 | 128th | 62.5 | 192nd |
| TS% | 59.0 | 123rd | 51.5 | 228th |
| TOV% | 11.0 | 109th | 12.1 | 132nd |
| Stat | Anthony Edwards | LeBron James |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 4 | 5 |
| MPG | 33.8 | 33.4 |
| PPG | 33.3 | 16.4 |
| RPG | 4.8 | 7.0 |
| APG | 3.5 | 7.0 |
| SPG | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| BPG | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| FG% | 48.1 | 44.9 |
| 3P% | 40.0 | 26.3 |
| FT% | 75.0 | 62.5 |
| TS% | 59.0 | 51.5 |
| TOV% | 11.0 | 12.1 |
Anthony Edwards vs LeBron James: career averages
LeBron James has the higher career average in points (26.7 to 24.6), rebounds (7.5 to 5.3), assists (7.4 to 4.1). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Anthony Edwards | LeBron James |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 7 | 24 |
| Games | 446 | 1627 |
| PPG | 24.6 | 26.7 |
| RPG | 5.3 | 7.5 |
| APG | 4.1 | 7.4 |
| FG% | 45.2 | 50.6 |
| 3P% | 37.2 | 34.9 |
| TS% | 57.4 | 59.0 |
Anthony Edwards stats · LeBron James stats · Minnesota Timberwolves roster · Philadelphia 76ers roster
Common questions
Who is better, Anthony Edwards or LeBron James?
On 2026–27 per-game numbers Anthony Edwards is ahead of LeBron James, leading in 7 of 10 categories (PPG, SPG, FG%, 3P%, FT%, TS%, TOV%) to 3 for LeBron James. This is a small sample early in the season, and role and minutes matter as much as the averages.
Who scores more, Anthony Edwards or LeBron James?
Anthony Edwards averages 33.3 points per game and LeBron James averages 16.4 points per game in 2026–27, so Anthony Edwards has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Anthony Edwards or LeBron James?
Anthony Edwards averages 59.0 % true shooting and LeBron James averages 51.5 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Anthony Edwards has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Anthony Edwards or LeBron James?
Anthony Edwards averages 4.8 rebounds per game and LeBron James averages 7.0 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so LeBron James has the higher number. Anthony Edwards averages 3.5 assists per game and LeBron James averages 7.0 assists per game in 2026–27, so LeBron James has the higher number.