LeBron James vs Stephen Curry: 2026–27 stats
LeBron James averaged 16.4 PPG · 7.0 RPG · 7.0 APG. Stephen Curry averaged 29.2 PPG · 3.8 RPG · 4.0 APG.
Stats last updated , from ESPN. How these numbers are calculated.
Across 10 categories, LeBron James leads in 4 and Stephen Curry in 6.
LeBron James leads in RPG (7.0 vs 3.8), APG (7.0 vs 4.0), SPG (1.6 vs 1.4) and BPG (1.0 vs 0.2).
Stephen Curry leads in PPG (29.2 vs 16.4), FG% (47.7 vs 44.9), 3P% (44.0 vs 26.3), FT% (100.0 vs 62.5), TS% (69.1 vs 51.5) and TOV% (7.9 vs 12.1).
On efficiency, Stephen Curry shoots 69.1% true shooting against 51.5% for LeBron James, on more shot attempts per game (21.1 vs 15.9 counting free throws).
LeBron James plays for the Philadelphia 76ers and Stephen Curry for the Golden State Warriors. LeBron James played 5 games at 33.4 minutes a night; Stephen Curry played 5 at 28.2, so per-game numbers carry a different workload.
League rankings
Each stat per game, with the rank among 304 qualified players.
| LeBron James | Stephen Curry | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 16.4 | 62nd | 29.2 | 4th |
| RPG | 7.0 | 47th | 3.8 | 151st |
| APG | 7.0 | 15th | 4.0 | 67th |
| SPG | 1.6 | 34th | 1.4 | 44th |
| BPG | 1.0 | 29th | 0.2 | 191st |
| FG% | 44.9 | 168th | 47.7 | 123rd |
| 3P% | 26.3 | 205th | 44.0 | 44th |
| FT% | 62.5 | 192nd | 100.0 | 1st |
| TS% | 51.5 | 228th | 69.1 | 30th |
| TOV% | 12.1 | 132nd | 7.9 | 49th |
| Stat | LeBron James | Stephen Curry |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 5 | 5 |
| MPG | 33.4 | 28.2 |
| PPG | 16.4 | 29.2 |
| RPG | 7.0 | 3.8 |
| APG | 7.0 | 4.0 |
| SPG | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| BPG | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| FG% | 44.9 | 47.7 |
| 3P% | 26.3 | 44.0 |
| FT% | 62.5 | 100.0 |
| TS% | 51.5 | 69.1 |
| TOV% | 12.1 | 7.9 |
LeBron James vs Stephen Curry: career averages
LeBron James has the higher career average in points (26.7 to 24.8), rebounds (7.5 to 4.7), assists (7.4 to 6.3). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | LeBron James | Stephen Curry |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 24 | 18 |
| Games | 1627 | 1074 |
| PPG | 26.7 | 24.8 |
| RPG | 7.5 | 4.7 |
| APG | 7.4 | 6.3 |
| FG% | 50.6 | 47.2 |
| 3P% | 34.9 | 42.1 |
| TS% | 59.0 | 62.6 |
LeBron James stats · Stephen Curry stats · Philadelphia 76ers roster · Golden State Warriors roster
Common questions
Who is better, LeBron James or Stephen Curry?
On 2026–27 per-game numbers Stephen Curry is ahead of LeBron James, leading in 6 of 10 categories (PPG, FG%, 3P%, FT%, 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, LeBron James or Stephen Curry?
LeBron James averages 16.4 points per game and Stephen Curry averages 29.2 points per game in 2026–27, so Stephen Curry has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, LeBron James or Stephen Curry?
LeBron James averages 51.5 % true shooting and Stephen Curry averages 69.1 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Stephen Curry has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, LeBron James or Stephen Curry?
LeBron James averages 7.0 rebounds per game and Stephen Curry averages 3.8 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so LeBron James has the higher number. LeBron James averages 7.0 assists per game and Stephen Curry averages 4.0 assists per game in 2026–27, so LeBron James has the higher number.