Josh Giddey vs. Derek Smith Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Derek Smith and Josh Giddey 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

Josh Giddey

vs.

Derek Smith

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Josh Giddey: 2021-22 to 2023-24
Derek Smith: 1982-83 to 1990-91

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Josh Giddey 0 Derek Smith 0

NBA Seasons Josh Giddey 3 Derek Smith 9

Playoffs Played Josh Giddey 1 Derek Smith 3

All-Star Games Josh Giddey 0 Derek Smith 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 13.9 Derek Smith 12.8

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.3 Derek Smith 3.2

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 5.7 Derek Smith 2.1

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.8 Derek Smith 0.6

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 Derek Smith 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 2,920 Derek Smith 5,232

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 1,534 Derek Smith 1,300

Total Assists Josh Giddey 1,200 Derek Smith 866

Total Steals Josh Giddey 160 Derek Smith 265

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 95 Derek Smith 175

Total Games Josh Giddey 210 Derek Smith 408

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .464 Derek Smith .499

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .310 Derek Smith .294

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .753 Derek Smith .753

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 16.6 (2023) Derek Smith 23.5 (1986)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.9 (2023) Derek Smith 5.3 (1985)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 6.4 (2022) Derek Smith 3.9 (1987)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.9 (2022) Derek Smith 1.0 (1985)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.6 (2024) Derek Smith 1.2 (1986)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 12.5 Derek Smith 4.2

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 5.0 Derek Smith 1.1

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 3.3 Derek Smith 0.6

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 Derek Smith 0.4

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 Derek Smith 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 50 Derek Smith 59

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 20 Derek Smith 16

Total Assists Josh Giddey 13 Derek Smith 9

Total Steals Josh Giddey 1 Derek Smith 5

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 2 Derek Smith 1

Total Games Josh Giddey 4 Derek Smith 14

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .474 Derek Smith .535

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .500 Derek Smith .000

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .833 Derek Smith .722

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 12.5 (2024) Derek Smith 11.0 (1990)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 5.0 (2024) Derek Smith 2.3 (1989)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 3.3 (2024) Derek Smith 1.0 (1990)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 (2024) Derek Smith 1.0 (1990)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 (2024) Derek Smith 0.1 (1991)