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LeBron James vs Kevin Durant Height Comparison
Kevin Durant is 5 cm (0'2") taller than LeBron James.
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LeBron James vs Kevin Durant, drawn to scale
LeBron James (6'9" / 206 cm) and Kevin Durant (6'11" / 211 cm) have met in three NBA Finals, a run few pairs of stars from the same generation can match. James's Miami Heat swept past Durant's Oklahoma City Thunder in 2012, with James winning the first of his four Finals MVP awards despite Durant averaging 30.6 points across the series. Durant got his revenge with the Golden State Warriors, beating James's Cavaliers in five games in 2017 and sweeping them in 2018, winning Finals MVP both times. "We both think we should have more rings," James has said of the rivalry, "but don't, because of each other."
Use the free height comparison tool to see LeBron James and Kevin Durant side by side at the same scale. You can also add your own height to see where you stand relative to both.
5 cm is noticeable when Kevin Durant and LeBron James stand side by side, but camera angles and shoe choice can easily mask the gap in photographs.
LeBron James at 6'9" is 35 cm above the global average for men (171 cm). Kevin Durant at 6'11" is 40 cm above the global average for men (171 cm).
| LeBron James | 6'9" (206 cm) |
|---|---|
| Kevin Durant | 6'11" (211 cm) |
| Difference | 5 cm (0'2") |
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is LeBron James?
LeBron James is 6'9" tall (206 cm), sourced from NBA profile.
How tall is Kevin Durant?
Kevin Durant is 6'11" tall (211 cm), sourced from NBA profile.
Who is taller, LeBron James or Kevin Durant?
Kevin Durant is taller. Kevin Durant is 5 cm (0'2") taller than LeBron James. Kevin Durant is reported at 6'11" (211 cm); LeBron James at 6'9" (206 cm).
How tall is Kevin Durant compared to the average person?
Kevin Durant at 6'11" (211 cm) is 40 cm above the average height for men globally (171 cm).
How many times have LeBron James and Kevin Durant met in the NBA Finals?
Three times: 2012 (James's Heat beat Durant's Thunder), 2017, and 2018 (Durant's Warriors beat James's Cavaliers both times, with Durant winning Finals MVP each time).
Who has the better record between LeBron James and Kevin Durant in the Finals?
Durant leads their head-to-head Finals record 2-1, winning in 2017 and 2018 after James won their first meeting in 2012. Across those three series, James averaged 31.9 points to Durant's 31.7.
Height at a Glance
LeBron James Height
- Feet & Inches6'9"
- Centimetres206 cm
- Metres2.06 m
- ProfessionAthlete
- NationalityAmerican
- vs Avg (men)+35 cm
Kevin Durant Height
- Feet & Inches6'11"
- Centimetres211 cm
- Metres2.11 m
- ProfessionAthlete
- NationalityAmerican
- vs Avg (men)+40 cm