Cooper Flagg vs LeBron James: 2026–27 stats
Cooper Flagg averaged 26.8 PPG · 6.0 RPG · 6.6 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, Cooper Flagg leads in 7 and LeBron James in 3.
Cooper Flagg leads in PPG (26.8 vs 16.4), SPG (2.6 vs 1.6), BPG (1.2 vs 1.0), FG% (55.7 vs 44.9), 3P% (26.9 vs 26.3), FT% (85.3 vs 62.5) and TS% (65.1 vs 51.5).
LeBron James leads in RPG (7.0 vs 6.0), APG (7.0 vs 6.6) and TOV% (12.1 vs 12.7).
On efficiency, Cooper Flagg shoots 65.1% true shooting against 51.5% for LeBron James, on more shot attempts per game (20.6 vs 15.9 counting free throws).
Cooper Flagg plays for the Dallas Mavericks and LeBron James for the Philadelphia 76ers. Cooper Flagg played 5 games at 32.4 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.
| Cooper Flagg | LeBron James | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 26.8 | 9th | 16.4 | 62nd |
| RPG | 6.0 | 66th | 7.0 | 47th |
| APG | 6.6 | 17th | 7.0 | 15th |
| SPG | 2.6 | 5th | 1.6 | 34th |
| BPG | 1.2 | 24th | 1.0 | 29th |
| FG% | 55.7 | 39th | 44.9 | 168th |
| 3P% | 26.9 | 202nd | 26.3 | 205th |
| FT% | 85.3 | 60th | 62.5 | 192nd |
| TS% | 65.1 | 54th | 51.5 | 228th |
| TOV% | 12.7 | 145th | 12.1 | 132nd |
| Stat | Cooper Flagg | LeBron James |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 5 | 5 |
| MPG | 32.4 | 33.4 |
| PPG | 26.8 | 16.4 |
| RPG | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| APG | 6.6 | 7.0 |
| SPG | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| BPG | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| FG% | 55.7 | 44.9 |
| 3P% | 26.9 | 26.3 |
| FT% | 85.3 | 62.5 |
| TS% | 65.1 | 51.5 |
| TOV% | 12.7 | 12.1 |
Cooper Flagg vs LeBron James: career averages
LeBron James has the higher career average in points (26.7 to 21.4), rebounds (7.5 to 6.7), assists (7.4 to 4.6). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Cooper Flagg | LeBron James |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 2 | 24 |
| Games | 75 | 1627 |
| PPG | 21.4 | 26.7 |
| RPG | 6.7 | 7.5 |
| APG | 4.6 | 7.4 |
| FG% | 47.4 | 50.6 |
| 3P% | 28.4 | 34.9 |
| TS% | 55.3 | 59.0 |
Cooper Flagg stats · LeBron James stats · Dallas Mavericks roster · Philadelphia 76ers roster
Common questions
Who is better, Cooper Flagg or LeBron James?
On 2026–27 per-game numbers Cooper Flagg is ahead of LeBron James, leading in 7 of 10 categories (PPG, SPG, 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, Cooper Flagg or LeBron James?
Cooper Flagg averages 26.8 points per game and LeBron James averages 16.4 points per game in 2026–27, so Cooper Flagg has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Cooper Flagg or LeBron James?
Cooper Flagg averages 65.1 % true shooting and LeBron James averages 51.5 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Cooper Flagg has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Cooper Flagg or LeBron James?
Cooper Flagg averages 6.0 rebounds per game and LeBron James averages 7.0 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so LeBron James has the higher number. Cooper Flagg averages 6.6 assists per game and LeBron James averages 7.0 assists per game in 2026–27, so LeBron James has the higher number.