James Harden vs. Michael Jordan Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Jordan and James Harden 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
James Harden:
2009-10 to 2023-24
Michael Jordan:
1984-85 to 2002-03

NBA Championships and Seasons

James Harden0
Michael Jordan6
James Harden15
Michael Jordan15
James Harden14
Michael Jordan13
James Harden10
Michael Jordan14

Honors and Awards

James Harden1
Michael Jordan5
James Harden0
Michael Jordan6
James Harden6
Michael Jordan10
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
James Harden7
Michael Jordan11
James Harden0
Michael Jordan9
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
James Harden0
Michael Jordan9
James Harden0
Michael Jordan1
James Harden3
Michael Jordan10
James Harden2
Michael Jordan0
James Harden0
Michael Jordan3
James Harden0
Michael Jordan1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

James Harden 24.2
Michael Jordan 30.1

James Harden 5.6
Michael Jordan 6.2

James Harden 7.1
Michael Jordan 5.3

James Harden 1.5
Michael Jordan 2.3

James Harden 0.6
Michael Jordan 0.8

Totals Stats

James Harden 25,803
Michael Jordan 32,292

James Harden 5,977
Michael Jordan 6,672

James Harden 7,574
Michael Jordan 5,633

James Harden 1,590
Michael Jordan 2,514

James Harden 600
Michael Jordan 893

James Harden 1,065
Michael Jordan 1,072

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
James Harden .442
Michael Jordan .497

3-Point Percentage
James Harden .364
Michael Jordan .327

Free Throw Percentage
James Harden .861
Michael Jordan .835

Best Season (no game minimum)

James Harden 36.1
(2019)
Michael Jordan 37.1
(1987)

James Harden 8.1
(2017)
Michael Jordan 8.0
(1989)

James Harden 11.2
(2017)
Michael Jordan 8.0
(1989)

James Harden 2.0
(2019)
Michael Jordan 3.2
(1988)

James Harden 0.9
(2020)
Michael Jordan 1.6
(1988)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

James Harden 22.7
Michael Jordan 33.4

James Harden 5.5
Michael Jordan 6.4

James Harden 6.3
Michael Jordan 5.7

James Harden 1.7
Michael Jordan 2.1

James Harden 0.5
Michael Jordan 0.9

Totals Stats

James Harden 3,637
Michael Jordan 5,987

James Harden 883
Michael Jordan 1,152

James Harden 1,013
Michael Jordan 1,022

James Harden 267
Michael Jordan 376

James Harden 85
Michael Jordan 158

James Harden 160
Michael Jordan 179

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
James Harden .424
Michael Jordan .487

3-Point Percentage
James Harden .338
Michael Jordan .332

Free Throw Percentage
James Harden .869
Michael Jordan .828

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

James Harden 31.6
(2019)
Michael Jordan 43.7
(1986)

James Harden 6.8
(2019)
Michael Jordan 7.9
(1997)

James Harden 8.6
(2022)
Michael Jordan 8.5
(1985)

James Harden 2.4
(2016)
Michael Jordan 2.8
(1990)

James Harden 1.0
(2013)
Michael Jordan 2.3
(1987)