LeBron James vs Kobe Bryant

LeBron James (SF, Active) vs Kobe Bryant (SG, 2016)

Career Stats

Stat	LeBron James	Kobe Bryant
Points (PPG)	26.8	25
Rebounds (RPG)	7.5	5.2
Assists (APG)	7.4	4.7
Steals (SPG)	1.5	1.4
Blocks (BPG)	0.7	0.5
Turnovers	3.5	3
FG%	50.7%	44.7%
3P%	34.8%	32.9%
FT%	73.7%	83.7%
Games Played	1622	1346

Advanced Metrics

Metric	LeBron James	Kobe Bryant
PER	26.7	22.9
Win Shares	276.9	172.6
Championships	4	5
MVP Awards	4	1

Skill Ratings

Skill	LeBron James	Kobe Bryant
Scoring	82	81
Playmaking	54	39
Rebounding	57	41
Defense	70	60
Shooting	70	71
Versatility	80	67

The Verdict

LeBron James and Kobe Bryant were evenly matched scorers (26.8 vs 25 PPG). LeBron James had a clear edge in playmaking (7.4 vs 4.7 APG). On the glass, LeBron James had the advantage (7.5 vs 5.2 RPG). Kobe Bryant leads with 5 rings vs LeBron James's 4.