Cade Cunningham vs LeBron James: 2026–27 stats
Cade Cunningham averaged 22.2 PPG · 5.5 RPG · 7.2 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, Cade Cunningham leads in 7 and LeBron James in 3.
Cade Cunningham leads in PPG (22.2 vs 16.4), APG (7.2 vs 7.0), BPG (1.3 vs 1.0), FG% (45.0 vs 44.9), 3P% (33.3 vs 26.3), FT% (76.9 vs 62.5) and TS% (56.7 vs 51.5).
LeBron James leads in RPG (7.0 vs 5.5), SPG (1.6 vs 1.0) and TOV% (12.1 vs 17.0).
On efficiency, Cade Cunningham shoots 56.7% true shooting against 51.5% for LeBron James, on more shot attempts per game (19.6 vs 15.9 counting free throws).
Cade Cunningham plays for the Detroit Pistons and LeBron James for the Philadelphia 76ers. Cade Cunningham played 6 games at 33.5 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.
| Cade Cunningham | LeBron James | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 22.2 | 23rd | 16.4 | 62nd |
| RPG | 5.5 | 85th | 7.0 | 47th |
| APG | 7.2 | 13th | 7.0 | 15th |
| SPG | 1.0 | 92nd | 1.6 | 34th |
| BPG | 1.3 | 19th | 1.0 | 29th |
| FG% | 45.0 | 166th | 44.9 | 168th |
| 3P% | 33.3 | 131st | 26.3 | 205th |
| FT% | 76.9 | 122nd | 62.5 | 192nd |
| TS% | 56.7 | 154th | 51.5 | 228th |
| TOV% | 17.0 | 230th | 12.1 | 132nd |
| Stat | Cade Cunningham | LeBron James |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 6 | 5 |
| MPG | 33.5 | 33.4 |
| PPG | 22.2 | 16.4 |
| RPG | 5.5 | 7.0 |
| APG | 7.2 | 7.0 |
| SPG | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| BPG | 1.3 | 1.0 |
| FG% | 45.0 | 44.9 |
| 3P% | 33.3 | 26.3 |
| FT% | 76.9 | 62.5 |
| TS% | 56.7 | 51.5 |
| TOV% | 17.0 | 12.1 |
Cade Cunningham vs LeBron James: career averages
LeBron James has the higher career average in points (26.7 to 22.5), rebounds (7.5 to 5.4); Cade Cunningham has the higher career average in assists (7.9 to 7.4). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Cade Cunningham | LeBron James |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 6 | 24 |
| Games | 278 | 1627 |
| PPG | 22.5 | 26.7 |
| RPG | 5.4 | 7.5 |
| APG | 7.9 | 7.4 |
| FG% | 45.1 | 50.6 |
| 3P% | 34.0 | 34.9 |
| TS% | 54.5 | 59.0 |
Cade Cunningham stats · LeBron James stats · Detroit Pistons roster · Philadelphia 76ers roster
Common questions
Who is better, Cade Cunningham or LeBron James?
On 2026–27 per-game numbers Cade Cunningham is ahead of LeBron James, leading in 7 of 10 categories (PPG, APG, BPG, FG%, 3P%, FT%, TS%) 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, Cade Cunningham or LeBron James?
Cade Cunningham averages 22.2 points per game and LeBron James averages 16.4 points per game in 2026–27, so Cade Cunningham has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Cade Cunningham or LeBron James?
Cade Cunningham averages 56.7 % true shooting and LeBron James averages 51.5 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Cade Cunningham has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Cade Cunningham or LeBron James?
Cade Cunningham averages 5.5 rebounds per game and LeBron James averages 7.0 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so LeBron James has the higher number. Cade Cunningham averages 7.2 assists per game and LeBron James averages 7.0 assists per game in 2026–27, so Cade Cunningham has the higher number.