Karl-Anthony Towns vs LeBron James: 2026–27 stats
Karl-Anthony Towns averaged 20.9 PPG · 13.6 RPG · 3.1 APG. LeBron James averaged 15.6 PPG · 7.1 RPG · 6.7 APG.
Stats last updated , from ESPN. How these numbers are calculated.
Across 10 categories, Karl-Anthony Towns leads in 6 and LeBron James in 4.
Karl-Anthony Towns leads in PPG (20.9 vs 15.6), RPG (13.6 vs 7.1), FG% (56.5 vs 44.2), 3P% (43.6 vs 25.0), FT% (79.5 vs 68.4) and TS% (66.6 vs 51.5).
LeBron James leads in APG (6.7 vs 3.1), SPG (1.4 vs 0.7), BPG (0.8 vs 0.4) and TOV% (16.1 vs 17.4).
On efficiency, Karl-Anthony Towns shoots 66.6% true shooting against 51.5% for LeBron James, on more shot attempts per game (15.7 vs 15.1 counting free throws).
Karl-Anthony Towns plays for the New York Knicks and LeBron James for the Philadelphia 76ers. Karl-Anthony Towns played 9 games at 31.6 minutes a night; LeBron James played 9 at 32.9, so per-game numbers carry a different workload.
League rankings
Each stat per game, with the rank among 305 qualified players.
| Karl-Anthony Towns | LeBron James | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 20.9 | 35th | 15.6 | 69th |
| RPG | 13.6 | 2nd | 7.1 | 37th |
| APG | 3.1 | 92nd | 6.7 | 17th |
| SPG | 0.7 | 156th | 1.4 | 28th |
| BPG | 0.4 | 126th | 0.8 | 51st |
| FG% | 56.5 | 33rd | 44.2 | 175th |
| 3P% | 43.6 | 44th | 25.0 | 217th |
| FT% | 79.5 | 101st | 68.4 | 178th |
| TS% | 66.6 | 34th | 51.5 | 232nd |
| TOV% | 17.4 | 253rd | 16.1 | 232nd |
| Stat | Karl-Anthony Towns | LeBron James |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 9 | 9 |
| MPG | 31.6 | 32.9 |
| PPG | 20.9 | 15.6 |
| RPG | 13.6 | 7.1 |
| APG | 3.1 | 6.7 |
| SPG | 0.7 | 1.4 |
| BPG | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| FG% | 56.5 | 44.2 |
| 3P% | 43.6 | 25.0 |
| FT% | 79.5 | 68.4 |
| TS% | 66.6 | 51.5 |
| TOV% | 17.4 | 16.1 |
Karl-Anthony Towns vs LeBron James: career averages
LeBron James has the higher career average in points (26.7 to 22.7), assists (7.4 to 3.1); Karl-Anthony Towns has the higher career average in rebounds (11.2 to 7.5). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Karl-Anthony Towns | LeBron James |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 12 | 24 |
| Games | 729 | 1631 |
| PPG | 22.7 | 26.7 |
| RPG | 11.2 | 7.5 |
| APG | 3.1 | 7.4 |
| FG% | 52.2 | 50.6 |
| 3P% | 39.7 | 34.9 |
| TS% | 62.4 | 59.0 |
Karl-Anthony Towns stats · LeBron James stats · New York Knicks roster · Philadelphia 76ers roster
Common questions
Who is better, Karl-Anthony Towns or LeBron James?
On 2026–27 per-game numbers Karl-Anthony Towns is ahead of LeBron James, leading in 6 of 10 categories (PPG, RPG, FG%, 3P%, FT%, TS%) 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, Karl-Anthony Towns or LeBron James?
Karl-Anthony Towns averages 20.9 points per game and LeBron James averages 15.6 points per game in 2026–27, so Karl-Anthony Towns has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Karl-Anthony Towns or LeBron James?
Karl-Anthony Towns averages 66.6 % true shooting and LeBron James averages 51.5 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Karl-Anthony Towns has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Karl-Anthony Towns or LeBron James?
Karl-Anthony Towns averages 13.6 rebounds per game and LeBron James averages 7.1 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so Karl-Anthony Towns has the higher number. Karl-Anthony Towns averages 3.1 assists per game and LeBron James averages 6.7 assists per game in 2026–27, so LeBron James has the higher number.