Statistical comparison: LeBron James vs Kobe Bryant

The four-time MVP winner, LeBron James and the five-time NBA champion, Kobe Bryant have had an extremely successful career so far. Although, Bryant has been out longer on the court, there is not much difference when it comes to success achieved and performance statistics. Both superstars have won the Olympic gold medal, NBA championships, NBA MVP award, NBA Finals MVP award and picked in the NBA first team. But are there any differentials that separate the two great players? We’ve compiled a detailed analysis, taking into consideration important statistics to help everyone figure out who the better player is.

#1 Biographical details

Details/ PlayerLeBron JamesKobe BryantDate of birthDecember 30, 1984August 23, 1978Height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)Weight250 lb (113 kg)205 lb (93 kg)PositionForwardShooting GuardActive Since2003-1996-

#2 NBA Championships and Seasons

LeBron JamesKobe BryantNBA Championships25NBA Seasons1219Playoffs Played1015All-Star Games1117

#3 Honours and Awards

LeBron JamesKobe BryantSeason MVP41Finals MVP22All-NBA First Team911All-NBA Team Selections1015All Defensive First Team59All Defensive Team Selections612Scoring Leader12Rookie of the Year10

#4 Per game performance stats

LeBron JamesKobe Bryant Regular SeasonRegular seasonPoints Per Game27.325.4Rebounds Per Game7.15.3Assists Per Game6.94.8Steals Per Game1.71.5Blocks Per Game0.80.5 PlayoffsPlayoffsPoints Per Game28.225.6Rebounds Per Game8.85.1Assists Per Game6.74.7Steals Per Game1.71.4Blocks Per Game0.90.7

#5 Total performance stats

LeBron JamesKobe Bryant Regular SeasonRegular seasonTotal Points 24,91332,842Total Rebounds 6,5026,800Total Assists6,3016,122Total Steals1,5531,882Total Blocks724627Total Games9111,280 PlayoffsPlayoffsTotal Points 5,0205,640Total Rebounds1,5581,119 Total Assists 1,1881,040Total Steals305310Total Blocks 159144Total Games178220

#6 Percentages

LeBron JamesKobe Bryant Regular SeasonRegular SeasonField Goal Percentage.496.4513-Point Percentage.342.334Free Throw Percentage.745.837 PlayoffsPlayoffsField Goal Percentage.473.4483-Point Percentage.318.331Free Throw Percentage.752.816

#7 Fans

LeBron JamesKobe BryantFacebook22.1 million +20.3 million +Twitter24.6 million +5.6 million +Instagram14.6 million +4.3 million +

#8 2014 Earnings

LeBron JamesKobe BryantSalary$20.64 million$49.5 millionEndorsements$44 million$26 millionMajor SponsorsNike, McDonalds, Coca Cola, Upperdeck, Samung, Audemars PiguetNike, Turkish Air, Lenovo, Hublot, Panini