LeBron James vs. Michael McDonald Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael McDonald and LeBron James 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
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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LeBron James:
2003-04 to 2023-24
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Michael McDonald:
1997-98 to 1997-98
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Honors and Awards |
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| LeBron James | 1 |
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| Michael McDonald | 0 | |
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| LeBron James | 1 |
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| Michael McDonald | 0 | |
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| LeBron James | 1 |
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| Michael McDonald | 0 | |
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| LeBron James | 1 |
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| Michael McDonald | 0 | |
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| LeBron James | 1 |
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| Michael McDonald | 0 | |
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* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| LeBron James |
27.1 | | |
| Michael McDonald |
0.0 | | |
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| LeBron James |
7.5 | | |
| Michael McDonald |
1.0 | | |
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| LeBron James |
7.4 | | |
| Michael McDonald |
0.0 | | |
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| LeBron James |
1.5 | | |
| Michael McDonald |
0.0 | | |
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| LeBron James |
0.7 | | |
| Michael McDonald |
0.0 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| LeBron James |
40,474 | | |
| Michael McDonald |
0 | | |
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| LeBron James |
11,185 | | |
| Michael McDonald |
1 | | |
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| LeBron James |
11,009 | | |
| Michael McDonald |
0 | | |
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| LeBron James |
2,275 | | |
| Michael McDonald |
0 | | |
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| LeBron James |
1,111 | | |
| Michael McDonald |
0 | | |
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| LeBron James |
1,492 | | |
| Michael McDonald |
1 | | |
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Percentages |
| LeBron James |
.506 | | |
| Michael McDonald |
- | | |
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| LeBron James |
.348 | | |
| Michael McDonald |
- | | |
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| LeBron James |
.736 | | |
| Michael McDonald |
- | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| LeBron James |
31.4 | | (2006) | |
| Michael McDonald |
0.0 | | (1998) | |
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| LeBron James |
8.6 | | (2018) | |
| Michael McDonald |
1.0 | | (1998) | |
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| LeBron James |
10.2 | | (2020) | |
| Michael McDonald |
0.0 | | (1998) | |
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| LeBron James |
2.2 | | (2005) | |
| Michael McDonald |
0.0 | | (1998) | |
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| LeBron James |
1.1 | | (2009) | |
| Michael McDonald |
0.0 | | (1998) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| LeBron James |
28.4 | | |
| Michael McDonald |
- | | |
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| LeBron James |
9.0 | | |
| Michael McDonald |
- | | |
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| LeBron James |
7.2 | | |
| Michael McDonald |
- | | |
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| LeBron James |
1.7 | | |
| Michael McDonald |
- | | |
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| LeBron James |
1.0 | | |
| Michael McDonald |
- | | |
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Totals Stats |
| LeBron James |
8,162 | | |
| Michael McDonald |
- | | |
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| LeBron James |
2,583 | | |
| Michael McDonald |
- | | |
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| LeBron James |
2,067 | | |
| Michael McDonald |
- | | |
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| LeBron James |
483 | | |
| Michael McDonald |
- | | |
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| LeBron James |
275 | | |
| Michael McDonald |
- | | |
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| LeBron James |
287 | | |
| Michael McDonald |
0 | | |
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Percentages |
| LeBron James |
.497 | | |
| Michael McDonald |
- | | |
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| LeBron James |
.332 | | |
| Michael McDonald |
- | | |
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| LeBron James |
.741 | | |
| Michael McDonald |
- | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| LeBron James |
35.3 | | (2009) | |
| Michael McDonald |
- | | | |
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| LeBron James |
11.3 | | (2015) | |
| Michael McDonald |
- | | | |
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| LeBron James |
9.0 | | (2018) | |
| Michael McDonald |
- | | | |
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| LeBron James |
2.4 | | (2024) | |
| Michael McDonald |
- | | | |
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| LeBron James |
1.8 | | (2010) | |
| Michael McDonald |
- | | | |
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