LeBron James vs. J.R. Smith Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars J.R. Smith and LeBron James that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
LeBron James:
2003-04 to 2023-24
J.R. Smith:
2004-05 to 2019-20

NBA Championships and Seasons

LeBron James4
J.R. Smith2
LeBron James21
J.R. Smith16
LeBron James16
J.R. Smith12
LeBron James1 *
J.R. Smith0
*
LeBron James20
J.R. Smith0

Honors and Awards

LeBron James4
J.R. Smith0
LeBron James4
J.R. Smith0
LeBron James13
J.R. Smith0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James19
J.R. Smith0
LeBron James5
J.R. Smith0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James6
J.R. Smith0
LeBron James1
J.R. Smith0
LeBron James1
J.R. Smith0
LeBron James1
J.R. Smith0
LeBron James1 *
J.R. Smith0
*
LeBron James1 *
J.R. Smith0
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 27.1
J.R. Smith 12.4

LeBron James 7.5
J.R. Smith 3.1

LeBron James 7.4
J.R. Smith 2.1

LeBron James 1.5
J.R. Smith 1.0

LeBron James 0.7
J.R. Smith 0.2

Totals Stats

LeBron James 40,179
J.R. Smith 12,148

LeBron James 11,098
J.R. Smith 3,073

LeBron James 10,905
J.R. Smith 2,077

LeBron James 2,260
J.R. Smith 974

LeBron James 1,107
J.R. Smith 204

LeBron James 1,481
J.R. Smith 977

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .506
J.R. Smith .419

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .347
J.R. Smith .373

Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .735
J.R. Smith .733

Best Season (no game minimum)

LeBron James 31.4
(2006)
J.R. Smith 18.1
(2013)

LeBron James 8.6
(2018)
J.R. Smith 5.3
(2013)

LeBron James 10.2
(2020)
J.R. Smith 3.0
(2014)

LeBron James 2.2
(2005)
J.R. Smith 1.5
(2012)

LeBron James 1.1
(2009)
J.R. Smith 0.3
(2015)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 28.5
J.R. Smith 10.7

LeBron James 9.0
J.R. Smith 3.0

LeBron James 7.2
J.R. Smith 1.3

LeBron James 1.7
J.R. Smith 0.9

LeBron James 1.0
J.R. Smith 0.3

Totals Stats

LeBron James 8,023
J.R. Smith 1,493

LeBron James 2,549
J.R. Smith 424

LeBron James 2,023
J.R. Smith 187

LeBron James 471
J.R. Smith 127

LeBron James 270
J.R. Smith 38

LeBron James 282
J.R. Smith 140

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .495
J.R. Smith .397

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .331
J.R. Smith .367

Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .741
J.R. Smith .706

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

LeBron James 35.3
(2009)
J.R. Smith 18.3
(2008)

LeBron James 11.3
(2015)
J.R. Smith 4.7
(2013)

LeBron James 9.0
(2018)
J.R. Smith 2.8
(2009)

LeBron James 2.3
(2016)
J.R. Smith 1.2
(2016)

LeBron James 1.8
(2010)
J.R. Smith 0.6
(2015)