hoops datahoops dataCareer statistics for James Harden (2010-2026) and Kobe Bryant (1997-2016) side by side, with an interactive chart to compare any stat by age across regular season and playoffs.
| Career | James Harden | Kobe Bryant |
|---|---|---|
| Games Played | 1,221 | 1,346 |
| Career Points | 29,339 | 33,643 |
| Points Per Game | 24.0 | 25.0 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 5.6 | 5.2 |
| Assists Per Game | 7.3 | 4.7 |
| Field Goal % | 43.9% | 44.7% |
| 3-Point % | 36.4% | 32.9% |
| True Shooting % | 60.8% | 55.0% |
Kobe Bryant scored more career points, 33,643 to 29,339, in the NBA regular season.
Kobe Bryant averaged more points per game for his career, 25.0 PPG to 24.0 PPG.
James Harden averaged more rebounds per game, 5.6 RPG to 5.2 RPG.
James Harden averaged more assists per game, 7.3 APG to 4.7 APG.
James Harden shot better from three for his career, 36.4% to 32.9%.
James Harden posted the higher career true shooting percentage, 60.8% to 55.0%.