Darius Garland vs. Josh Smith Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Josh Smith and Darius Garland 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
Darius Garland: 2019-20 to 2025-26
Josh Smith: 2004-05 to 2017-18

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Darius Garland 0 Josh Smith 0

NBA Seasons Darius Garland 7 Josh Smith 13

Playoffs Played Darius Garland 3 Josh Smith 8

All-Star Games Darius Garland 2 Josh Smith 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Darius Garland 0 Josh Smith 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Darius Garland 18.8 Josh Smith 14.5

Rebounds Per Game Darius Garland 2.7 Josh Smith 7.4

Assists Per Game Darius Garland 6.7 Josh Smith 3.1

Steals Per Game Darius Garland 1.2 Josh Smith 1.2

Blocks Per Game Darius Garland 0.1 Josh Smith 1.9

Totals Stats

Total Points Darius Garland 7,493 Josh Smith 12,996

Total Rebounds Darius Garland 1,060 Josh Smith 6,653

Total Assists Darius Garland 2,672 Josh Smith 2,789

Total Steals Darius Garland 459 Josh Smith 1,083

Total Blocks Darius Garland 46 Josh Smith 1,713

Total Games Darius Garland 399 Josh Smith 894

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Darius Garland .451 Josh Smith .452

3-Point Percentage Darius Garland .387 Josh Smith .285

Free Throw Percentage Darius Garland .868 Josh Smith .632

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Darius Garland 21.7 (2022) Josh Smith 18.8 (2012)

Rebounds Per Game Darius Garland 3.3 (2022) Josh Smith 9.6 (2012)

Assists Per Game Darius Garland 8.6 (2022) Josh Smith 4.2 (2013)

Steals Per Game Darius Garland 1.3 (2022) Josh Smith 1.6 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Darius Garland 0.1 (2025) Josh Smith 2.9 (2007)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Darius Garland 17.3 Josh Smith 14.6

Rebounds Per Game Darius Garland 2.9 Josh Smith 7.4

Assists Per Game Darius Garland 5.5 Josh Smith 2.8

Steals Per Game Darius Garland 1.0 Josh Smith 1.0

Blocks Per Game Darius Garland 0.1 Josh Smith 1.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Darius Garland 381 Josh Smith 1,065

Total Rebounds Darius Garland 63 Josh Smith 539

Total Assists Darius Garland 120 Josh Smith 203

Total Steals Darius Garland 23 Josh Smith 74

Total Blocks Darius Garland 3 Josh Smith 107

Total Games Darius Garland 22 Josh Smith 73

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Darius Garland .428 Josh Smith .426

3-Point Percentage Darius Garland .343 Josh Smith .277

Free Throw Percentage Darius Garland .857 Josh Smith .627

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Darius Garland 20.6 (2023) Josh Smith 17.1 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Darius Garland 3.6 (2024) Josh Smith 13.6 (2012)

Assists Per Game Darius Garland 5.8 (2024) Josh Smith 4.8 (2012)

Steals Per Game Darius Garland 1.6 (2023) Josh Smith 1.8 (2013)

Blocks Per Game Darius Garland 0.2 (2023) Josh Smith 2.9 (2008)