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LeBron James NBA Playoff history, stats, appearances and record


Want to know how LeBron James has performed in the playoffs in his NBA career? We've got a breakdown of his postseason stats in this article.

In his NBA career, James has clinched four championships, with his last title coming with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020, defeating the Miami Heat four games to two.

LeBron James Playoff History
  • Playoff Stats: 283 GP | 28.4 PPG | 9.0 RPG | 7.2 APG
  • Playoff Series Record: 41-13
  • Playoff Record: 182-101
  • Playoff Appearances: 17
  • Play-In Appearances: 3
  • Conference Finals Appearances: 12
  • NBA Finals Appearances: 10
  • Championships: 4
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  • Playoff Stats: 16 GP | 24.5 PPG | 9.9 RPG | 6.5 APG
  • Final Series: Lost 4-0 to the Denver Nuggets
  • Exit Round: Conference Finals
    • 2021: Los Angeles Lakers
  • Playoff Stats: 6 GP | 23.3 PPG | 7.2 RPG | 8.0 APG
  • Final Series: Lost 4-2 to the Phoenix Suns
  • Exit Round: First Round
    • 2020: Los Angeles Lakers
  • Playoff Stats: 21 GP | 27.6 PPG | 10.8 RPG | 8.8 APG
  • Final Series: Beat the Miami Heat 4-2
  • Final Round: NBA Finals
    • 2018: Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Playoff Stats: 22 GP | 34.0 PPG | 9.1 RPG | 9.0 APG
  • Final Series: Lost 4-0 to the Golden State Warriors
  • Exit Round: NBA Finals
    • 2017: Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Playoff Stats: 18 GP | 32.8 PPG | 9.1 RPG | 7.8 APG
  • Final Series: Lost 4-1 to the Golden State Warriors
  • Exit Round: NBA Finals
    • 2016: Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Playoff Stats: 21 GP | 26.3 PPG | 9.5 RPG | 7.6 APG
  • Final Series: Beat the Golden State Warriors 4-3
  • Final Round: NBA Finals
    • 2015: Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Playoff Stats: 20 GP | 30.1 PPG | 11.3 RPG | 8.5 APG
  • Final Series: Lost 4-2 to the Golden State Warriors
  • Exit Round: NBA Finals
    • 2014: Miami Heat
  • Playoff Stats: 20 GP | 27.4 PPG | 7.1 RPG | 4.8 APG
  • Final Series: Lost 4-1 to the San Antonio Spurs
  • Exit Round: NBA Finals
    • 2013: Miami Heat
  • Playoff Stats: 23 GP | 25.9 PPG | 8.4 RPG | 6.6 APG
  • Final Series: Beat the San Antonio Spurs 4-3
  • Final Round: NBA Finals
    • 2012: Miami Heat
  • Playoff Stats: 23 GP | 30.3 PPG | 9.7 RPG | 5.6 APG
  • Final Series: Beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 4-1
  • Final Round: NBA Finals
    • 2011: Miami Heat
  • Playoff Stats: 21 GP | 23.7 PPG | 8.4 RPG | 5.9 APG
  • Final Series: Lost 4-2 to the Dallas Mavericks
  • Exit Round: NBA Finals
    • 2010: Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Playoff Stats: 11 GP | 29.1 PPG | 9.3 RPG | 7.6 APG
  • Final Series: Lost 4-2 to the Boston Celtics
  • Exit Round: Conference Semifinals
    • 2009: Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Playoff Stats: 14 GP | 35.3 PPG | 9.1 RPG | 7.3 APG
  • Final Series: Lost 4-2 to the Orlando Magic
  • Exit Round: Conference Finals
    • 2008: Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Playoff Stats: 13 GP | 28.2 PPG | 7.8 RPG | 7.6 APG
  • Final Series: Lost 4-3 to the Boston Celtics
  • Exit Round: Conference Semifinals
    • 2007: Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Playoff Stats: 20 GP | 25.1 PPG | 8.1 RPG | 8.0 APG
  • Final Series: Lost 4-0 to the San Antonio Spurs
  • Exit Round: NBA Finals
    • 2006: Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Playoff Stats: 13 GP | 30.8 PPG | 8.1 RPG | 5.8 APG
  • Final Series: Lost 4-3 to the Detroit Pistons
  • Exit Round: Conference Semifinals

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