LeBron James is listed at 206 cm (6 feet 9 inches) by the NBA. Compare him with Stephen Curry and Anthony Edwards, two other American basketball players, in the interactive photo chart below.
LeBron James height in feet, inches and centimeters
The league profile gives both an imperial listing and a rounded metric listing. This page uses the published metric value for its chart. Six feet nine inches converts to 206.28 cm using 2.54 centimeters per inch. The small difference from 206 cm comes from rounding, rather than evidence that a player has gained or lost height.
For your own conversion, use the height converter. Choose feet and inches when entering a mixed measurement. Decimal feet is a different format: 6.9 feet does not mean 6 feet 9 inches.
How much taller is LeBron than Curry and Edwards?
Subtracting the listed metric values puts LeBron 18 cm above Curry and 13 cm above Edwards. The two guards are 5 cm apart. These differences compare the league listings consistently; they should not be read as new physical measurements taken by this website.
| Person | Height | Evidence / source |
|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | 206 cm | Official listing NBA Checked 2026-10-23 |
| Anthony Edwards | 193 cm | Official listing NBA Checked 2026-10-23 |
| Stephen Curry | 188 cm | Official listing NBA Checked 2026-10-23 |
Source check: 29 October 2026. The NBA profile links in the table identify each player and the underlying listing. The library records retain their earlier review dates. All three profiles identify the country as USA, so this comparison stays within the same sport and country.
Compare your own height with LeBron James
- Open Add people or your height in the chart.
- Enter your name and known standing height. Use the same measurement unit for a straightforward comparison.
- Rearrange the lineup or choose a pair to read the numeric height difference.
- Open Create image to preview a comparison card. Keep the photo credits when sharing an exported image.
To compare a personal photograph, use the celebrity photo studio and follow the photo comparison instructions. Use a head-to-foot standing image and enter a known height. A photo is not a way to estimate an unknown height.
Why a photo can look different from the number
The pictures come from different occasions and camera positions. In a game photograph, a bent knee can make a taller player appear shorter. For that reason, read the labels and source table alongside the illustration. Height also does not describe standing reach, wingspan, shooting ability or overall basketball performance.
For those different measurements, explore standing reach versus wingspan and the standing reach and vertical jump calculator. Our wider NBA height comparison adds more players to the discussion.
Frequently asked questions
Is LeBron James taller than Stephen Curry?
Yes. The listed metric figures used here differ by 18 cm.
Are these barefoot measurements?
The cited profile listing is the evidence used here. This page does not claim to establish a barefoot measurement or infer one from footwear in a photograph.
Can I compare more than three players?
Yes. Add reviewed library entries to the chart. A small selection keeps labels easier to follow on a phone; swipe across the chart to inspect the full lineup.
Real photos and reuse credits
- Anthony Edwards: All-Pro Reels. Original photo and permission details. CC BY-SA 2.0. Additional crop and resize. Photo adaptation remains CC BY-SA 2.0. In-motion stance; the photograph is illustrative, not a measurement.
- LeBron James: Erik Drost. Original photo and permission details. CC BY 2.0. Head-to-shoe crop and resize; color and pose unchanged. Slightly bent stance; photo does not establish upright height.
- Stephen Curry: Erik Drost. Original photo and permission details. CC BY 2.0. Head-to-shoe crop and resize; color and pose unchanged. Camera looks down; one knee is bent. Appearance is illustrative.
Photographs illustrate appearance. Listed heights control the scale. Shoes, bent knees and camera perspective can change how tall a player or historical figure looks; these photographs do not independently verify stature.
Read our height evidence and photo methodology for source standards and correction options.