LeBron James vs Trae Young: 2026–27 stats
LeBron James averaged 16.4 PPG · 7.0 RPG · 7.0 APG. Trae Young averaged 20.7 PPG · 3.7 RPG · 10.2 APG.
Stats last updated , from ESPN. How these numbers are calculated.
Across 10 categories, LeBron James leads in 6 and Trae Young in 4.
LeBron James leads in RPG (7.0 vs 3.7), SPG (1.6 vs 1.0), BPG (1.0 vs 0.2), FG% (44.9 vs 39.0), 3P% (26.3 vs 26.2) and TOV% (12.1 vs 13.5).
Trae Young leads in PPG (20.7 vs 16.4), APG (10.2 vs 7.0), FT% (86.0 vs 62.5) and TS% (57.9 vs 51.5).
On efficiency, Trae Young shoots 57.9% true shooting against 51.5% for LeBron James, on more shot attempts per game (17.9 vs 15.9 counting free throws).
LeBron James plays for the Philadelphia 76ers and Trae Young for the Washington Wizards. LeBron James played 5 games at 33.4 minutes a night; Trae Young played 6 at 36.5, so per-game numbers carry a different workload.
League rankings
Each stat per game, with the rank among 304 qualified players.
| LeBron James | Trae Young | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 16.4 | 62nd | 20.7 | 37th |
| RPG | 7.0 | 47th | 3.7 | 164th |
| APG | 7.0 | 15th | 10.2 | 1st |
| SPG | 1.6 | 34th | 1.0 | 92nd |
| BPG | 1.0 | 29th | 0.2 | 191st |
| FG% | 44.9 | 168th | 39.0 | 231st |
| 3P% | 26.3 | 205th | 26.2 | 209th |
| FT% | 62.5 | 192nd | 86.0 | 56th |
| TS% | 51.5 | 228th | 57.9 | 143rd |
| TOV% | 12.1 | 132nd | 13.5 | 166th |
| Stat | LeBron James | Trae Young |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 5 | 6 |
| MPG | 33.4 | 36.5 |
| PPG | 16.4 | 20.7 |
| RPG | 7.0 | 3.7 |
| APG | 7.0 | 10.2 |
| SPG | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| BPG | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| FG% | 44.9 | 39.0 |
| 3P% | 26.3 | 26.2 |
| FT% | 62.5 | 86.0 |
| TS% | 51.5 | 57.9 |
| TOV% | 12.1 | 13.5 |
LeBron James vs Trae Young: career averages
LeBron James has the higher career average in points (26.7 to 25.0), rebounds (7.5 to 3.5); Trae Young has the higher career average in assists (9.8 to 7.4). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | LeBron James | Trae Young |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 24 | 9 |
| Games | 1627 | 504 |
| PPG | 26.7 | 25.0 |
| RPG | 7.5 | 3.5 |
| APG | 7.4 | 9.8 |
| FG% | 50.6 | 43.3 |
| 3P% | 34.9 | 35.1 |
| TS% | 59.0 | 57.9 |
LeBron James stats · Trae Young stats · Philadelphia 76ers roster · Washington Wizards roster
Common questions
Who is better, LeBron James or Trae Young?
On 2026–27 per-game numbers LeBron James is ahead of Trae Young, leading in 6 of 10 categories (RPG, SPG, BPG, FG%, 3P%, TOV%) to 4 for Trae Young. 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 Trae Young?
LeBron James averages 16.4 points per game and Trae Young averages 20.7 points per game in 2026–27, so Trae Young has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, LeBron James or Trae Young?
LeBron James averages 51.5 % true shooting and Trae Young averages 57.9 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Trae Young has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, LeBron James or Trae Young?
LeBron James averages 7.0 rebounds per game and Trae Young averages 3.7 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so LeBron James has the higher number. LeBron James averages 7.0 assists per game and Trae Young averages 10.2 assists per game in 2026–27, so Trae Young has the higher number.