Jimmy Butler vs LeBron James
Jimmy Butler vs LeBron James: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Jimmy Butler and LeBron James?
Butler has faced LeBron in several playoff series, highlighting a competitive rivalry as they both strive for championships.
Jimmy Butler
Key numbers
- NBA SeasonsOver 10
- All-Star Selections6
- All-NBA Selections5
- All-Defensive Selections5
- NBA Finals AppearancesMultiple
Top honours
- NBA All-StarSix-time selection (2015, 2017-2021)
- All-NBA TeamFive-time member
- NBA All-Defensive TeamFive-time member
- NBA Most Improved Player2015
- Gold MedalistU.S. Olympic team, 2016
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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