Kyrie Irving vs LeBron James
Kyrie Irving vs LeBron James: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Kyrie Irving and LeBron James?
Kyrie Irving and LeBron James had a complicated relationship during their time together on the Cleveland Cavaliers. The two players had differing personalities and playing styles, which often led to tension between them. Despite their differences, they were able to put aside their differences and work together to achieve success on the court.
Kyrie Irving
Key numbers
- Points per game22.5
- Rebounds per game4.7
- Assists per game5.3
- Steals per game1.5
- Three-point shooting percentage38.1%
Top honours
- NBA champion2016
- NBA Finals MVP2016
- NBA All-Star9 times
- All-NBA Team3 times
- NBA scoring champion2013
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LeBron James
Key numbers
- Points per game27.1
- Rebounds per game7.4
- Assists per game7.2
- Steals per game1.6
- Blocks per game0.8
Top honours
- 4x NBA champion2012, 2013, 2016, 2020
- 4x NBA MVP2009, 2010, 2012, 2013
- 4x NBA Finals MVP2012, 2013, 2016, 2020
- 17x NBA All-Star2005-2022
- 12x All-NBA Team2006-2018