Damian Lillard vs. Josh Smith Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Josh Smith and Damian Lillard 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

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2025-26
Damian Lillard: 2012-13 to 2024-25
Josh Smith: 2004-05 to 2017-18

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Damian Lillard 0 Josh Smith 0

NBA Seasons Damian Lillard 13 Josh Smith 13

Playoffs Played Damian Lillard 10 Josh Smith 8

NBA Cups Won Damian Lillard 1 * Josh Smith 0 *

All-Star Games Damian Lillard 9 Josh Smith 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Damian Lillard 1 Josh Smith 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Damian Lillard 7 Josh Smith 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Damian Lillard 0 Josh Smith 1

Rookie of The Year Damian Lillard 1 Josh Smith 0

NBA Cup 1st Team Damian Lillard 1 * Josh Smith 0 *

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

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Damian Lillard 25.1 Josh Smith 14.5

Rebounds Per Game Damian Lillard 4.3 Josh Smith 7.4

Assists Per Game Damian Lillard 6.7 Josh Smith 3.1

Steals Per Game Damian Lillard 1.0 Josh Smith 1.2

Blocks Per Game Damian Lillard 0.3 Josh Smith 1.9

Totals Stats

Total Points Damian Lillard 22,598 Josh Smith 12,996

Total Rebounds Damian Lillard 3,845 Josh Smith 6,653

Total Assists Damian Lillard 6,069 Josh Smith 2,789

Total Steals Damian Lillard 874 Josh Smith 1,083

Total Blocks Damian Lillard 267 Josh Smith 1,713

Total Games Damian Lillard 900 Josh Smith 894

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Damian Lillard .439 Josh Smith .452

3-Point Percentage Damian Lillard .371 Josh Smith .285

Free Throw Percentage Damian Lillard .899 Josh Smith .632

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Damian Lillard 32.2 (2023) Josh Smith 18.8 (2012)

Rebounds Per Game Damian Lillard 4.9 (2017) Josh Smith 9.6 (2012)

Assists Per Game Damian Lillard 8.0 (2020) Josh Smith 4.2 (2013)

Steals Per Game Damian Lillard 1.2 (2025) Josh Smith 1.6 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Damian Lillard 0.4 (2019) Josh Smith 2.9 (2007)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Damian Lillard 25.2 Josh Smith 14.6

Rebounds Per Game Damian Lillard 4.4 Josh Smith 7.4

Assists Per Game Damian Lillard 6.1 Josh Smith 2.8

Steals Per Game Damian Lillard 1.1 Josh Smith 1.0

Blocks Per Game Damian Lillard 0.3 Josh Smith 1.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Damian Lillard 1,715 Josh Smith 1,065

Total Rebounds Damian Lillard 296 Josh Smith 539

Total Assists Damian Lillard 414 Josh Smith 203

Total Steals Damian Lillard 78 Josh Smith 74

Total Blocks Damian Lillard 21 Josh Smith 107

Total Games Damian Lillard 68 Josh Smith 73

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Damian Lillard .409 Josh Smith .426

3-Point Percentage Damian Lillard .368 Josh Smith .277

Free Throw Percentage Damian Lillard .893 Josh Smith .627

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Damian Lillard 34.3 (2021) Josh Smith 17.1 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Damian Lillard 5.1 (2014) Josh Smith 13.6 (2012)

Assists Per Game Damian Lillard 10.2 (2021) Josh Smith 4.8 (2012)

Steals Per Game Damian Lillard 1.7 (2019) Josh Smith 1.8 (2013)

Blocks Per Game Damian Lillard 0.7 (2025) Josh Smith 2.9 (2008)