Deandre Ayton vs. Josh Smith Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Josh Smith and Deandre Ayton 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

Deandre Ayton

vs.

Josh Smith

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Deandre Ayton: 2018-19 to 2023-24
Josh Smith: 2004-05 to 2017-18

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Deandre Ayton 0 Josh Smith 0

NBA Seasons Deandre Ayton 6 Josh Smith 13

Playoffs Played Deandre Ayton 3 Josh Smith 8

All-Star Games Deandre Ayton 0 Josh Smith 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Deandre Ayton 0 Josh Smith 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Deandre Ayton 16.7 Josh Smith 14.5

Rebounds Per Game Deandre Ayton 10.5 Josh Smith 7.4

Assists Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.6 Josh Smith 3.1

Steals Per Game Deandre Ayton 0.7 Josh Smith 1.2

Blocks Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.0 Josh Smith 1.9

Totals Stats

Total Points Deandre Ayton 5,966 Josh Smith 12,996

Total Rebounds Deandre Ayton 3,761 Josh Smith 6,653

Total Assists Deandre Ayton 585 Josh Smith 2,789

Total Steals Deandre Ayton 261 Josh Smith 1,083

Total Blocks Deandre Ayton 341 Josh Smith 1,713

Total Games Deandre Ayton 358 Josh Smith 894

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Deandre Ayton .592 Josh Smith .452

3-Point Percentage Deandre Ayton .244 Josh Smith .285

Free Throw Percentage Deandre Ayton .761 Josh Smith .632

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Deandre Ayton 18.2 (2020) Josh Smith 18.8 (2012)

Rebounds Per Game Deandre Ayton 11.5 (2020) Josh Smith 9.6 (2012)

Assists Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.9 (2020) Josh Smith 4.2 (2013)

Steals Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.0 (2024) Josh Smith 1.6 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.5 (2020) Josh Smith 2.9 (2007)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Deandre Ayton 15.9 Josh Smith 14.6

Rebounds Per Game Deandre Ayton 10.5 Josh Smith 7.4

Assists Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.3 Josh Smith 2.8

Steals Per Game Deandre Ayton 0.6 Josh Smith 1.0

Blocks Per Game Deandre Ayton 0.9 Josh Smith 1.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Deandre Ayton 714 Josh Smith 1,065

Total Rebounds Deandre Ayton 473 Josh Smith 539

Total Assists Deandre Ayton 57 Josh Smith 203

Total Steals Deandre Ayton 29 Josh Smith 74

Total Blocks Deandre Ayton 41 Josh Smith 107

Total Games Deandre Ayton 45 Josh Smith 73

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Deandre Ayton .629 Josh Smith .426

3-Point Percentage Deandre Ayton .500 Josh Smith .277

Free Throw Percentage Deandre Ayton .661 Josh Smith .627

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Deandre Ayton 17.9 (2022) Josh Smith 17.1 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Deandre Ayton 11.8 (2021) Josh Smith 13.6 (2012)

Assists Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.7 (2022) Josh Smith 4.8 (2012)

Steals Per Game Deandre Ayton 0.8 (2021) Josh Smith 1.8 (2013)

Blocks Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.1 (2021) Josh Smith 2.9 (2008)