Giannis Antetokounmpo vs LeBron James: 2026–27 stats
Giannis Antetokounmpo averaged 28.2 PPG · 12.3 RPG · 5.5 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, Giannis Antetokounmpo leads in 6 and LeBron James in 4.
Giannis Antetokounmpo leads in PPG (28.2 vs 16.4), RPG (12.3 vs 7.0), FG% (58.6 vs 44.9), 3P% (28.6 vs 26.3), TS% (61.8 vs 51.5) and TOV% (10.9 vs 12.1).
LeBron James leads in APG (7.0 vs 5.5), SPG (1.6 vs 0.8), BPG (1.0 vs 0.7) and FT% (62.5 vs 60.4).
On efficiency, Giannis Antetokounmpo shoots 61.8% true shooting against 51.5% for LeBron James, on more shot attempts per game (22.8 vs 15.9 counting free throws).
Giannis Antetokounmpo plays for the Miami Heat and LeBron James for the Philadelphia 76ers. Giannis Antetokounmpo played 6 games at 31.5 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.
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | LeBron James | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 28.2 | 7th | 16.4 | 62nd |
| RPG | 12.3 | 3rd | 7.0 | 47th |
| APG | 5.5 | 37th | 7.0 | 15th |
| SPG | 0.8 | 136th | 1.6 | 34th |
| BPG | 0.7 | 68th | 1.0 | 29th |
| FG% | 58.6 | 26th | 44.9 | 168th |
| 3P% | 28.6 | 184th | 26.3 | 205th |
| FT% | 60.4 | 196th | 62.5 | 192nd |
| TS% | 61.8 | 88th | 51.5 | 228th |
| TOV% | 10.9 | 107th | 12.1 | 132nd |
| Stat | Giannis Antetokounmpo | LeBron James |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 6 | 5 |
| MPG | 31.5 | 33.4 |
| PPG | 28.2 | 16.4 |
| RPG | 12.3 | 7.0 |
| APG | 5.5 | 7.0 |
| SPG | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| BPG | 0.7 | 1.0 |
| FG% | 58.6 | 44.9 |
| 3P% | 28.6 | 26.3 |
| FT% | 60.4 | 62.5 |
| TS% | 61.8 | 51.5 |
| TOV% | 10.9 | 12.1 |
Giannis Antetokounmpo vs LeBron James: career averages
LeBron James has the higher career average in points (26.7 to 24.1), assists (7.4 to 5.0); Giannis Antetokounmpo has the higher career average in rebounds (9.9 to 7.5). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Giannis Antetokounmpo | LeBron James |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 14 | 24 |
| Games | 901 | 1627 |
| PPG | 24.1 | 26.7 |
| RPG | 9.9 | 7.5 |
| APG | 5.0 | 7.4 |
| FG% | 55.4 | 50.6 |
| 3P% | 28.6 | 34.9 |
| TS% | 61.3 | 59.0 |
Giannis Antetokounmpo stats · LeBron James stats · Miami Heat roster · Philadelphia 76ers roster
Common questions
Who is better, Giannis Antetokounmpo or LeBron James?
On 2026–27 per-game numbers Giannis Antetokounmpo is ahead of LeBron James, leading in 6 of 10 categories (PPG, RPG, FG%, 3P%, TS%, TOV%) to 4 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, Giannis Antetokounmpo or LeBron James?
Giannis Antetokounmpo averages 28.2 points per game and LeBron James averages 16.4 points per game in 2026–27, so Giannis Antetokounmpo has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Giannis Antetokounmpo or LeBron James?
Giannis Antetokounmpo averages 61.8 % true shooting and LeBron James averages 51.5 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Giannis Antetokounmpo has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Giannis Antetokounmpo or LeBron James?
Giannis Antetokounmpo averages 12.3 rebounds per game and LeBron James averages 7.0 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so Giannis Antetokounmpo has the higher number. Giannis Antetokounmpo averages 5.5 assists per game and LeBron James averages 7.0 assists per game in 2026–27, so LeBron James has the higher number.