Carmelo Anthony vs. LeBron James Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Carmelo Anthony:
2003-04 to 2021-22
LeBron James:
2003-04 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Carmelo Anthony0
LeBron James4
Carmelo Anthony19
LeBron James21
Carmelo Anthony13
LeBron James16
Carmelo Anthony0 *
LeBron James1
*
Carmelo Anthony10
LeBron James20

Honors and Awards

Carmelo Anthony0
LeBron James4
Carmelo Anthony0
LeBron James4
Carmelo Anthony0
LeBron James13
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Carmelo Anthony6
LeBron James19
Carmelo Anthony0
LeBron James5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Carmelo Anthony0
LeBron James6
Carmelo Anthony1
LeBron James1
Carmelo Anthony0
LeBron James1
Carmelo Anthony0
LeBron James1
Carmelo Anthony0 *
LeBron James1
*
Carmelo Anthony0 *
LeBron James1
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Carmelo Anthony 22.5
LeBron James 27.1

Carmelo Anthony 6.2
LeBron James 7.5

Carmelo Anthony 2.7
LeBron James 7.4

Carmelo Anthony 1.0
LeBron James 1.5

Carmelo Anthony 0.5
LeBron James 0.7

Totals Stats

Carmelo Anthony 28,289
LeBron James 40,179

Carmelo Anthony 7,808
LeBron James 11,098

Carmelo Anthony 3,422
LeBron James 10,905

Carmelo Anthony 1,223
LeBron James 2,260

Carmelo Anthony 644
LeBron James 1,107

Carmelo Anthony 1,260
LeBron James 1,481

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .447
LeBron James .506

3-Point Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .355
LeBron James .347

Free Throw Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .814
LeBron James .735

Best Season (no game minimum)

Carmelo Anthony 28.9
(2007)
LeBron James 31.4
(2006)

Carmelo Anthony 8.1
(2014)
LeBron James 8.6
(2018)

Carmelo Anthony 4.2
(2016)
LeBron James 10.2
(2020)

Carmelo Anthony 1.3
(2010)
LeBron James 2.2
(2005)

Carmelo Anthony 0.8
(2022)
LeBron James 1.1
(2009)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Carmelo Anthony 23.1
LeBron James 28.5

Carmelo Anthony 6.7
LeBron James 9.0

Carmelo Anthony 2.5
LeBron James 7.2

Carmelo Anthony 1.2
LeBron James 1.7

Carmelo Anthony 0.3
LeBron James 1.0

Totals Stats

Carmelo Anthony 1,914
LeBron James 8,023

Carmelo Anthony 557
LeBron James 2,549

Carmelo Anthony 204
LeBron James 2,023

Carmelo Anthony 100
LeBron James 471

Carmelo Anthony 29
LeBron James 270

Carmelo Anthony 83
LeBron James 282

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .414
LeBron James .495

3-Point Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .324
LeBron James .331

Free Throw Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .826
LeBron James .741

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Carmelo Anthony 30.7
(2010)
LeBron James 35.3
(2009)

Carmelo Anthony 10.3
(2011)
LeBron James 11.3
(2015)

Carmelo Anthony 4.8
(2011)
LeBron James 9.0
(2018)

Carmelo Anthony 2.0
(2010)
LeBron James 2.3
(2016)

Carmelo Anthony 0.8
(2011)
LeBron James 1.8
(2010)