LeBron James
#23SF · Los Angeles Lakers
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsB
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 1612 | 26.8 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 50.7% | 34.9% | 73.7% |
| 2025-26 | 50 | 21.1 | 5.8 | 6.8 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 51.4% | 31.5% | 74.0% |
| 2024-25 | 5 | 25.4 | 9.0 | 5.6 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 48.9% | 35.7% | 77.5% |
| 2023-24 | 5 | 27.8 | 6.8 | 8.8 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 56.6% | 38.5% | 73.9% |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$52.6M
AAV
$52.6M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
LeBron James's contract with the Los Angeles Lakers grades out as an overpay, earning a D CVI grade. At $52.6M per year over 1 year, this is a max contract at the maximum allowed salary. LeBron's deal falls in the max tier for NBA Small Forwards. At 41, the age-adjusted value factors in potential decline over the contract term. The max contract structure means LeBron's salary is artificially capped — the CVI accounts for the compression between market value and allowed salary. The team will need LeBron to significantly improve to justify this financial commitment.
Performance Analysis
LeBron James earns a B Performance grade, reflecting above-average production for a Small Forward. Across 1612 career games, LeBron has averaged 26.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game. LeBron's strongest metric is FG% at 5066.2, compared to the NBA Small Forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is RPG at 7.5, below the Small Forward median of 5.0. Among 118 NBA Small Forwards graded this season, LeBron ranks 7th in overall performance. LeBron is a quality starter contributing on both ends for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Transaction History
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