Ja Morant vs LeBron James: 2026–27 stats
Ja Morant averaged 15.8 PPG · 2.5 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, Ja Morant leads in 5 and LeBron James in 5.
Ja Morant leads in FG% (54.2 vs 44.9), 3P% (42.9 vs 26.3), FT% (83.3 vs 62.5), TS% (62.4 vs 51.5) and TOV% (9.3 vs 12.1).
LeBron James leads in PPG (16.4 vs 15.8), RPG (7.0 vs 2.5), APG (7.0 vs 5.5), SPG (1.6 vs 1.0) and BPG (1.0 vs 0.0).
On efficiency, Ja Morant shoots 62.4% true shooting against 51.5% for LeBron James, on fewer shot attempts per game (12.7 vs 15.9 counting free throws).
Ja Morant plays for the Portland Trail Blazers and LeBron James for the Philadelphia 76ers. Ja Morant played 4 games at 26.0 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.
| Ja Morant | LeBron James | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 15.8 | 74th | 16.4 | 62nd |
| RPG | 2.5 | 240th | 7.0 | 47th |
| APG | 5.5 | 37th | 7.0 | 15th |
| SPG | 1.0 | 92nd | 1.6 | 34th |
| BPG | 0.0 | 249th | 1.0 | 29th |
| FG% | 54.2 | 47th | 44.9 | 168th |
| 3P% | 42.9 | 50th | 26.3 | 205th |
| FT% | 83.3 | 72nd | 62.5 | 192nd |
| TS% | 62.4 | 80th | 51.5 | 228th |
| TOV% | 9.3 | 77th | 12.1 | 132nd |
| Stat | Ja Morant | LeBron James |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 4 | 5 |
| MPG | 26.0 | 33.4 |
| PPG | 15.8 | 16.4 |
| RPG | 2.5 | 7.0 |
| APG | 5.5 | 7.0 |
| SPG | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| BPG | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| FG% | 54.2 | 44.9 |
| 3P% | 42.9 | 26.3 |
| FT% | 83.3 | 62.5 |
| TS% | 62.4 | 51.5 |
| TOV% | 9.3 | 12.1 |
Ja Morant vs LeBron James: career averages
LeBron James has the higher career average in points (26.7 to 22.3), rebounds (7.5 to 4.6); Ja Morant has the higher career average in assists (7.4 to 7.4). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Ja Morant | LeBron James |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 8 | 24 |
| Games | 331 | 1627 |
| PPG | 22.3 | 26.7 |
| RPG | 4.6 | 7.5 |
| APG | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| FG% | 46.7 | 50.6 |
| 3P% | 31.4 | 34.9 |
| TS% | 55.7 | 59.0 |
Ja Morant stats · LeBron James stats · Portland Trail Blazers roster · Philadelphia 76ers roster
Common questions
Who is better, Ja Morant or LeBron James?
Ja Morant 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, Ja Morant or LeBron James?
Ja Morant averages 15.8 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, Ja Morant or LeBron James?
Ja Morant averages 62.4 % true shooting and LeBron James averages 51.5 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Ja Morant has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Ja Morant or LeBron James?
Ja Morant averages 2.5 rebounds per game and LeBron James averages 7.0 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so LeBron James has the higher number. Ja Morant 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.