LeBron James vs Luka Doncic: 2026–27 stats
LeBron James averaged 16.4 PPG · 7.0 RPG · 7.0 APG. Luka Doncic averaged 37.7 PPG · 8.2 RPG · 7.3 APG.
Stats last updated , from ESPN. How these numbers are calculated.
Across 10 categories, LeBron James leads in 2 and Luka Doncic in 8.
LeBron James leads in BPG (1.0 vs 0.8) and TOV% (12.1 vs 16.4).
Luka Doncic leads in PPG (37.7 vs 16.4), RPG (8.2 vs 7.0), APG (7.3 vs 7.0), SPG (1.8 vs 1.6), FG% (48.2 vs 44.9), 3P% (43.2 vs 26.3), FT% (90.2 vs 62.5) and TS% (67.4 vs 51.5).
On efficiency, Luka Doncic shoots 67.4% true shooting against 51.5% for LeBron James, on more shot attempts per game (28.0 vs 15.9 counting free throws).
LeBron James plays for the Philadelphia 76ers and Luka Doncic for the Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron James played 5 games at 33.4 minutes a night; Luka Doncic played 6 at 35.7, so per-game numbers carry a different workload.
League rankings
Each stat per game, with the rank among 304 qualified players.
| LeBron James | Luka Doncic | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 16.4 | 62nd | 37.7 | 1st |
| RPG | 7.0 | 47th | 8.2 | 24th |
| APG | 7.0 | 15th | 7.3 | 10th |
| SPG | 1.6 | 34th | 1.8 | 19th |
| BPG | 1.0 | 29th | 0.8 | 56th |
| FG% | 44.9 | 168th | 48.2 | 118th |
| 3P% | 26.3 | 205th | 43.2 | 49th |
| FT% | 62.5 | 192nd | 90.2 | 28th |
| TS% | 51.5 | 228th | 67.4 | 39th |
| TOV% | 12.1 | 132nd | 16.4 | 225th |
| Stat | LeBron James | Luka Doncic |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 5 | 6 |
| MPG | 33.4 | 35.7 |
| PPG | 16.4 | 37.7 |
| RPG | 7.0 | 8.2 |
| APG | 7.0 | 7.3 |
| SPG | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| BPG | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| FG% | 44.9 | 48.2 |
| 3P% | 26.3 | 43.2 |
| FT% | 62.5 | 90.2 |
| TS% | 51.5 | 67.4 |
| TOV% | 12.1 | 16.4 |
LeBron James vs Luka Doncic: career averages
Luka Doncic has the higher career average in points (29.3 to 26.7), rebounds (8.5 to 7.5), assists (8.2 to 7.4). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | LeBron James | Luka Doncic |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 24 | 9 |
| Games | 1627 | 520 |
| PPG | 26.7 | 29.3 |
| RPG | 7.5 | 8.5 |
| APG | 7.4 | 8.2 |
| FG% | 50.6 | 46.8 |
| 3P% | 34.9 | 35.4 |
| TS% | 59.0 | 59.2 |
LeBron James stats · Luka Doncic stats · Philadelphia 76ers roster · Los Angeles Lakers roster
Common questions
Who is better, LeBron James or Luka Doncic?
On 2026–27 per-game numbers Luka Doncic is ahead of LeBron James, leading in 8 of 10 categories (PPG, RPG, APG, SPG, FG%, 3P%, FT%, TS%) to 2 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, LeBron James or Luka Doncic?
LeBron James averages 16.4 points per game and Luka Doncic averages 37.7 points per game in 2026–27, so Luka Doncic has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, LeBron James or Luka Doncic?
LeBron James averages 51.5 % true shooting and Luka Doncic averages 67.4 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Luka Doncic has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, LeBron James or Luka Doncic?
LeBron James averages 7.0 rebounds per game and Luka Doncic averages 8.2 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so Luka Doncic has the higher number. LeBron James averages 7.0 assists per game and Luka Doncic averages 7.3 assists per game in 2026–27, so Luka Doncic has the higher number.