Michael Jordan vs LeBron James… NBA Greats’ Playoff Numbers Compared

The Last Dance added the right amount of fuel to the Michael Jordan vs LeBron James debate, and fans have started comparing numbers. Jordan led the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls team to the top. LeBron is also considered the GOAT which means that the debate will never be brought to an end. It’s been three years since LeBron hit a three-pointer in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals to pass MJ and sit on top of the all-time playoff points leader.

The shot from beyond the arc against the Boston Celtics puts LeBron beyond Jordan’s all-time haul of 5,987 points in his 212th game. He averages 33.4 points per game and LeBron has 28.9. Jordan holds a lot of records, and he has the most points in a game. He scored 63 in the Bulls loss to the Boston Celtics in 1986.

The Bulls had Scottie Pippen on the roster, but Jordan was the go-to player for the Bulls offense which helped him to take the lead in scoring in 168 of his 179 playoff games.

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LeBron has led his teams in scoring in 189 playoff games out of 239 appearances.

Jordan may sit on top in points per game, but LeBron has the winning spot in most categories.

He averages more rebounds (8.9 to 6.4), assists (7.1 to 5.7) and blocks (0.97 to 0.88) per playoff game than the Bulls legend. Jordan averages more steals.

LeBron is a better postseason shooter. He scores from .491 of his attempts compared to MJ’s .487. They have the same number for tree-pointers.

King James has 23 playoff triple-doubles. That’s second to Magic Johnson’s 30. Jordan made two in his great career. You can’t even compare these numbers.

Jordan has won six titles and LeBron has three. The Bulls legend went 6-0 in NBA Finals. He was named MVP of each run. LeBron has a 3-6 record and three Finals MVP awards.

LeBron leads in most categories and it would definitely be nice to see him win a title with the Los Angeles Lakers this season. He is in his 17^th season, and he won’t retire in the near future.