Anthony Davis vs. Josh Smith Comparison

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

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

Anthony Davis

vs.

Josh Smith

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Anthony Davis: 2012-13 to 2023-24
Josh Smith: 2004-05 to 2017-18

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Anthony Davis 1 Josh Smith 0

NBA Seasons Anthony Davis 12 Josh Smith 13

Playoffs Played Anthony Davis 6 Josh Smith 8

NBA Cups Won Anthony Davis 1 * Josh Smith 0 *

All-Star Games Anthony Davis 9 Josh Smith 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Anthony Davis 4 Josh Smith 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Anthony Davis 4 Josh Smith 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Anthony Davis 2 Josh Smith 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Anthony Davis 4 Josh Smith 1

Blocks Leader Anthony Davis 3 Josh Smith 0

In-Season Tournament 1st Team Anthony Davis 1 * Josh Smith 0 *

* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Anthony Davis 24.1 Josh Smith 14.5

Rebounds Per Game Anthony Davis 10.6 Josh Smith 7.4

Assists Per Game Anthony Davis 2.5 Josh Smith 3.1

Steals Per Game Anthony Davis 1.3 Josh Smith 1.2

Blocks Per Game Anthony Davis 2.3 Josh Smith 1.9

Totals Stats

Total Points Anthony Davis 17,717 Josh Smith 12,996

Total Rebounds Anthony Davis 7,826 Josh Smith 6,653

Total Assists Anthony Davis 1,828 Josh Smith 2,789

Total Steals Anthony Davis 974 Josh Smith 1,083

Total Blocks Anthony Davis 1,705 Josh Smith 1,713

Total Games Anthony Davis 736 Josh Smith 894

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Anthony Davis .523 Josh Smith .452

3-Point Percentage Anthony Davis .297 Josh Smith .285

Free Throw Percentage Anthony Davis .795 Josh Smith .632

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Anthony Davis 28.1 (2018) Josh Smith 18.8 (2012)

Rebounds Per Game Anthony Davis 12.6 (2024) Josh Smith 9.6 (2012)

Assists Per Game Anthony Davis 3.9 (2019) Josh Smith 4.2 (2013)

Steals Per Game Anthony Davis 1.6 (2019) Josh Smith 1.6 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Anthony Davis 2.9 (2015) Josh Smith 2.9 (2007)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Anthony Davis 26.3 Josh Smith 14.6

Rebounds Per Game Anthony Davis 11.7 Josh Smith 7.4

Assists Per Game Anthony Davis 2.8 Josh Smith 2.8

Steals Per Game Anthony Davis 1.3 Josh Smith 1.0

Blocks Per Game Anthony Davis 2.2 Josh Smith 1.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Anthony Davis 1,549 Josh Smith 1,065

Total Rebounds Anthony Davis 690 Josh Smith 539

Total Assists Anthony Davis 166 Josh Smith 203

Total Steals Anthony Davis 76 Josh Smith 74

Total Blocks Anthony Davis 127 Josh Smith 107

Total Games Anthony Davis 59 Josh Smith 73

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Anthony Davis .540 Josh Smith .426

3-Point Percentage Anthony Davis .313 Josh Smith .277

Free Throw Percentage Anthony Davis .841 Josh Smith .627

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Anthony Davis 31.5 (2015) Josh Smith 17.1 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Anthony Davis 15.8 (2024) Josh Smith 13.6 (2012)

Assists Per Game Anthony Davis 4.0 (2024) Josh Smith 4.8 (2012)

Steals Per Game Anthony Davis 2.0 (2018) Josh Smith 1.8 (2013)

Blocks Per Game Anthony Davis 3.1 (2023) Josh Smith 2.9 (2008)