Desmond Bane vs. Josh Smith Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Josh Smith and Desmond Bane 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
Desmond Bane: 2020-21 to 2025-26
Josh Smith: 2004-05 to 2017-18

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Desmond Bane 0 Josh Smith 0

NBA Seasons Desmond Bane 6 Josh Smith 13

Playoffs Played Desmond Bane 4 Josh Smith 8

All-Star Games Desmond Bane 0 Josh Smith 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Desmond Bane 0 Josh Smith 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Desmond Bane 18.0 Josh Smith 14.5

Rebounds Per Game Desmond Bane 4.6 Josh Smith 7.4

Assists Per Game Desmond Bane 3.8 Josh Smith 3.1

Steals Per Game Desmond Bane 1.0 Josh Smith 1.2

Blocks Per Game Desmond Bane 0.4 Josh Smith 1.9

Totals Stats

Total Points Desmond Bane 6,193 Josh Smith 12,996

Total Rebounds Desmond Bane 1,582 Josh Smith 6,653

Total Assists Desmond Bane 1,326 Josh Smith 2,789

Total Steals Desmond Bane 337 Josh Smith 1,083

Total Blocks Desmond Bane 134 Josh Smith 1,713

Total Games Desmond Bane 345 Josh Smith 894

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Desmond Bane .470 Josh Smith .452

3-Point Percentage Desmond Bane .406 Josh Smith .285

Free Throw Percentage Desmond Bane .889 Josh Smith .632

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Desmond Bane 23.7 (2024) Josh Smith 18.8 (2012)

Rebounds Per Game Desmond Bane 6.1 (2025) Josh Smith 9.6 (2012)

Assists Per Game Desmond Bane 5.5 (2024) Josh Smith 4.2 (2013)

Steals Per Game Desmond Bane 1.2 (2022) Josh Smith 1.6 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Desmond Bane 0.5 (2026) Josh Smith 2.9 (2007)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Desmond Bane 16.9 Josh Smith 14.6

Rebounds Per Game Desmond Bane 4.6 Josh Smith 7.4

Assists Per Game Desmond Bane 2.5 Josh Smith 2.8

Steals Per Game Desmond Bane 0.8 Josh Smith 1.0

Blocks Per Game Desmond Bane 0.5 Josh Smith 1.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Desmond Bane 455 Josh Smith 1,065

Total Rebounds Desmond Bane 125 Josh Smith 539

Total Assists Desmond Bane 68 Josh Smith 203

Total Steals Desmond Bane 21 Josh Smith 74

Total Blocks Desmond Bane 13 Josh Smith 107

Total Games Desmond Bane 27 Josh Smith 73

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Desmond Bane .437 Josh Smith .426

3-Point Percentage Desmond Bane .396 Josh Smith .277

Free Throw Percentage Desmond Bane .899 Josh Smith .627

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Desmond Bane 23.5 (2023) Josh Smith 17.1 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Desmond Bane 6.8 (2025) Josh Smith 13.6 (2012)

Assists Per Game Desmond Bane 3.3 (2025) Josh Smith 4.8 (2012)

Steals Per Game Desmond Bane 0.9 (2022) Josh Smith 1.8 (2013)

Blocks Per Game Desmond Bane 0.8 (2022) Josh Smith 2.9 (2008)