Chet Holmgren vs LeBron James: 2026–27 stats
Chet Holmgren averaged 12.0 PPG · 9.3 RPG · 1.3 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, Chet Holmgren leads in 5 and LeBron James in 5.
Chet Holmgren leads in RPG (9.3 vs 7.0), BPG (3.0 vs 1.0), 3P% (33.3 vs 26.3), FT% (100.0 vs 62.5) and TS% (55.8 vs 51.5).
LeBron James leads in PPG (16.4 vs 12.0), APG (7.0 vs 1.3), SPG (1.6 vs 0.7), FG% (44.9 vs 40.7) and TOV% (12.1 vs 13.6).
On efficiency, Chet Holmgren shoots 55.8% true shooting against 51.5% for LeBron James, on fewer shot attempts per game (10.8 vs 15.9 counting free throws).
Chet Holmgren plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder and LeBron James for the Philadelphia 76ers. Chet Holmgren played 3 games at 30.0 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.
| Chet Holmgren | LeBron James | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 12.0 | 117th | 16.4 | 62nd |
| RPG | 9.3 | 12th | 7.0 | 47th |
| APG | 1.3 | 199th | 7.0 | 15th |
| SPG | 0.7 | 162nd | 1.6 | 34th |
| BPG | 3.0 | 2nd | 1.0 | 29th |
| FG% | 40.7 | 211th | 44.9 | 168th |
| 3P% | 33.3 | 131st | 26.3 | 205th |
| FT% | 100.0 | 1st | 62.5 | 192nd |
| TS% | 55.8 | 170th | 51.5 | 228th |
| TOV% | 13.6 | 171st | 12.1 | 132nd |
| Stat | Chet Holmgren | LeBron James |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 3 | 5 |
| MPG | 30.0 | 33.4 |
| PPG | 12.0 | 16.4 |
| RPG | 9.3 | 7.0 |
| APG | 1.3 | 7.0 |
| SPG | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| BPG | 3.0 | 1.0 |
| FG% | 40.7 | 44.9 |
| 3P% | 33.3 | 26.3 |
| FT% | 100.0 | 62.5 |
| TS% | 55.8 | 51.5 |
| TOV% | 13.6 | 12.1 |
Chet Holmgren vs LeBron James: career averages
LeBron James has the higher career average in points (26.7 to 16.4), assists (7.4 to 2.1); Chet Holmgren has the higher career average in rebounds (8.3 to 7.5). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Chet Holmgren | LeBron James |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 4 | 24 |
| Games | 186 | 1627 |
| PPG | 16.4 | 26.7 |
| RPG | 8.3 | 7.5 |
| APG | 2.1 | 7.4 |
| FG% | 53.4 | 50.6 |
| 3P% | 37.4 | 34.9 |
| TS% | 63.2 | 59.0 |
Chet Holmgren stats · LeBron James stats · Oklahoma City Thunder roster · Philadelphia 76ers roster
Common questions
Who is better, Chet Holmgren or LeBron James?
Chet Holmgren and LeBron James are even in 2026–27 per-game numbers: each leads in 5 of 10 categories. This is a small sample early in the season, and role and minutes matter as much as the averages.
Who scores more, Chet Holmgren or LeBron James?
Chet Holmgren averages 12.0 points per game and LeBron James averages 16.4 points per game in 2026–27, so LeBron James has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Chet Holmgren or LeBron James?
Chet Holmgren averages 55.8 % true shooting and LeBron James averages 51.5 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Chet Holmgren has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Chet Holmgren or LeBron James?
Chet Holmgren averages 9.3 rebounds per game and LeBron James averages 7.0 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so Chet Holmgren has the higher number. Chet Holmgren averages 1.3 assists per game and LeBron James averages 7.0 assists per game in 2026–27, so LeBron James has the higher number.