LeBron James vs Kevin Durant
Kevin Durant is 5 cm (2 in) taller than LeBron James.
Height comparison: LeBron James vs Kevin Durant
Difference between LeBron James and Kevin Durant
5 cm difference (2 in). Kevin Durant is taller than LeBron James.
The numbers
LeBron James is 206 cm (6'9") (Listed height 6'9" (2.06 m)), according to NBA.com player profile.
Kevin Durant is 211 cm (6'11") (Listed height 6'11" (2.11 m)), according to NBA.com player profile.
That makes Kevin Durant 5 cm (2 in) taller than LeBron James.
Both are drawn to scale from the same ground line, so the difference on the board is exactly the difference in the numbers.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is taller, LeBron James or Kevin Durant?
Kevin Durant is taller: 211 cm (6'11") against 206 cm (6'9") for LeBron James.
How much taller is Kevin Durant than LeBron James?
5 cm (2 in), or 1.02 times LeBron James's height. Figures come from NBA.com player profile and NBA.com player profile.
Sources
- LeBron James: NBA.com player profile (checked 20 September 2026)
- Kevin Durant: NBA.com player profile (checked 20 September 2026)
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