Kevin Durant vs LeBron James: 2026–27 stats
Kevin Durant averaged 22.0 PPG · 5.6 RPG · 3.1 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, Kevin Durant leads in 6 and LeBron James in 4.
Kevin Durant leads in PPG (22.0 vs 16.4), BPG (1.7 vs 1.0), FG% (51.1 vs 44.9), 3P% (40.7 vs 26.3), FT% (84.5 vs 62.5) and TS% (65.7 vs 51.5).
LeBron James leads in RPG (7.0 vs 5.6), APG (7.0 vs 3.1), SPG (1.6 vs 0.4) and TOV% (12.1 vs 14.8).
On efficiency, Kevin Durant shoots 65.7% true shooting against 51.5% for LeBron James, on more shot attempts per game (16.8 vs 15.9 counting free throws).
Kevin Durant plays for the Houston Rockets and LeBron James for the Philadelphia 76ers. Kevin Durant played 7 games at 33.7 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.
| Kevin Durant | LeBron James | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 22.0 | 24th | 16.4 | 62nd |
| RPG | 5.6 | 80th | 7.0 | 47th |
| APG | 3.1 | 92nd | 7.0 | 15th |
| SPG | 0.4 | 232nd | 1.6 | 34th |
| BPG | 1.7 | 10th | 1.0 | 29th |
| FG% | 51.1 | 77th | 44.9 | 168th |
| 3P% | 40.7 | 68th | 26.3 | 205th |
| FT% | 84.5 | 68th | 62.5 | 192nd |
| TS% | 65.7 | 50th | 51.5 | 228th |
| TOV% | 14.8 | 196th | 12.1 | 132nd |
| Stat | Kevin Durant | LeBron James |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 7 | 5 |
| MPG | 33.7 | 33.4 |
| PPG | 22.0 | 16.4 |
| RPG | 5.6 | 7.0 |
| APG | 3.1 | 7.0 |
| SPG | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| BPG | 1.7 | 1.0 |
| FG% | 51.1 | 44.9 |
| 3P% | 40.7 | 26.3 |
| FT% | 84.5 | 62.5 |
| TS% | 65.7 | 51.5 |
| TOV% | 14.8 | 12.1 |
Kevin Durant vs LeBron James: career averages
Kevin Durant has the higher career average in points (27.1 to 26.7); LeBron James has the higher career average in rebounds (7.5 to 6.9), assists (7.4 to 4.4). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Kevin Durant | LeBron James |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 19 | 24 |
| Games | 1208 | 1627 |
| PPG | 27.1 | 26.7 |
| RPG | 6.9 | 7.5 |
| APG | 4.4 | 7.4 |
| FG% | 50.3 | 50.6 |
| 3P% | 39.2 | 34.9 |
| TS% | 62.2 | 59.0 |
Kevin Durant stats · LeBron James stats · Houston Rockets roster · Philadelphia 76ers roster
Common questions
Who is better, Kevin Durant or LeBron James?
On 2026–27 per-game numbers Kevin Durant is ahead of LeBron James, leading in 6 of 10 categories (PPG, BPG, 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, Kevin Durant or LeBron James?
Kevin Durant averages 22.0 points per game and LeBron James averages 16.4 points per game in 2026–27, so Kevin Durant has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Kevin Durant or LeBron James?
Kevin Durant averages 65.7 % true shooting and LeBron James averages 51.5 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Kevin Durant has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Kevin Durant or LeBron James?
Kevin Durant averages 5.6 rebounds per game and LeBron James averages 7.0 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so LeBron James has the higher number. Kevin Durant averages 3.1 assists per game and LeBron James averages 7.0 assists per game in 2026–27, so LeBron James has the higher number.