Elvin Hayes vs. Marcus Smart Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Marcus Smart and Elvin Hayes that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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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
2023-24
Elvin Hayes:
1968-69 to 1983-84
Marcus Smart:
2014-15 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Elvin Hayes1
Marcus Smart0
Elvin Hayes16
Marcus Smart10
Elvin Hayes10
Marcus Smart9
Elvin Hayes12
Marcus Smart0

Honors and Awards

Elvin Hayes3
Marcus Smart0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Elvin Hayes6
Marcus Smart0
Elvin Hayes0
Marcus Smart3
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Elvin Hayes2
Marcus Smart3
Elvin Hayes0 *
Marcus Smart1
Elvin Hayes1
Marcus Smart0
Elvin Hayes2
Marcus Smart0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Elvin Hayes 21.0
Marcus Smart 10.7

Elvin Hayes 12.5
Marcus Smart 3.5

Elvin Hayes 1.8
Marcus Smart 4.6

Elvin Hayes 1.0
*
Marcus Smart 1.6

Elvin Hayes 2.0
*
Marcus Smart 0.4

Totals Stats

Elvin Hayes 27,313
Marcus Smart 6,430

Elvin Hayes 16,279
Marcus Smart 2,111

Elvin Hayes 2,398
Marcus Smart 2,786

Elvin Hayes 864
*
Marcus Smart 955

Elvin Hayes 1,771
*
Marcus Smart 219

Elvin Hayes 1,303
Marcus Smart 601

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elvin Hayes .452
Marcus Smart .388

3-Point Percentage
Elvin Hayes .147
*
Marcus Smart .323

Free Throw Percentage
Elvin Hayes .670
Marcus Smart .776

Best Season (no game minimum)

Elvin Hayes 28.7
(1971)
Marcus Smart 14.5
(2024)

Elvin Hayes 18.1
(1974)
Marcus Smart 4.2
(2016)

Elvin Hayes 3.3
(1972)
Marcus Smart 6.3
(2023)

Elvin Hayes 1.9
(1975)
*
Marcus Smart 2.1
(2024)

Elvin Hayes 3.0
(1974)
*
Marcus Smart 0.5
(2020)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Elvin Hayes 22.9
Marcus Smart 12.8

Elvin Hayes 13.0
Marcus Smart 4.3

Elvin Hayes 1.9
Marcus Smart 4.9

Elvin Hayes 1.1
*
Marcus Smart 1.3

Elvin Hayes 2.6
*
Marcus Smart 0.5

Totals Stats

Elvin Hayes 2,194
Marcus Smart 1,377

Elvin Hayes 1,244
Marcus Smart 469

Elvin Hayes 185
Marcus Smart 524

Elvin Hayes 97
*
Marcus Smart 144

Elvin Hayes 222
*
Marcus Smart 51

Elvin Hayes 96
Marcus Smart 108

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elvin Hayes .464
Marcus Smart .396

3-Point Percentage
Elvin Hayes -
*
Marcus Smart .334

Free Throw Percentage
Elvin Hayes .652
Marcus Smart .762

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Elvin Hayes 25.9
(1974)
Marcus Smart 17.8
(2021)

Elvin Hayes 15.9
(1974)
Marcus Smart 5.2
(2020)

Elvin Hayes 3.0
(1980)
Marcus Smart 6.0
(2021)

Elvin Hayes 1.5
(1975)
*
Marcus Smart 1.7
(2018)

Elvin Hayes 4.0
(1976)
*
Marcus Smart 0.9
(2017)

Notes: * Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.
Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.