LeBron James vs. Kenny Smith Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Kenny Smith and LeBron James that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Player comparisons: / /

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
LeBron James:
2003-04 to 2023-24
Kenny Smith:
1987-88 to 1996-97

NBA Championships and Seasons

LeBron James4
Kenny Smith2
LeBron James21
Kenny Smith10
LeBron James16
Kenny Smith5
LeBron James1 *
Kenny Smith0
*
LeBron James20
Kenny Smith0

Honors and Awards

LeBron James4
Kenny Smith0
LeBron James4
Kenny Smith0
LeBron James13
Kenny Smith0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James19
Kenny Smith0
LeBron James5
Kenny Smith0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James6
Kenny Smith0
LeBron James1
Kenny Smith0
LeBron James1
Kenny Smith0
LeBron James1
Kenny Smith0
LeBron James1 *
Kenny Smith0
*
LeBron James1 *
Kenny Smith0
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 27.1
Kenny Smith 12.8

LeBron James 7.5
Kenny Smith 2.0

LeBron James 7.4
Kenny Smith 5.5

LeBron James 1.5
Kenny Smith 1.0

LeBron James 0.7
Kenny Smith 0.1

Totals Stats

LeBron James 40,248
Kenny Smith 9,397

LeBron James 11,125
Kenny Smith 1,454

LeBron James 10,933
Kenny Smith 4,073

LeBron James 2,262
Kenny Smith 759

LeBron James 1,109
Kenny Smith 65

LeBron James 1,484
Kenny Smith 737

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .506
Kenny Smith .480

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .347
Kenny Smith .399

Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .736
Kenny Smith .829

Best Season (no game minimum)

LeBron James 31.4
(2006)
Kenny Smith 17.7
(1991)

LeBron James 8.6
(2018)
Kenny Smith 2.8
(1989)

LeBron James 10.2
(2020)
Kenny Smith 7.7
(1989)

LeBron James 2.2
(2005)
Kenny Smith 1.5
(1988)

LeBron James 1.1
(2009)
Kenny Smith 0.1
(1991)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 28.5
Kenny Smith 11.5

LeBron James 9.0
Kenny Smith 2.2

LeBron James 7.2
Kenny Smith 4.5

LeBron James 1.7
Kenny Smith 0.8

LeBron James 1.0
Kenny Smith 0.1

Totals Stats

LeBron James 8,023
Kenny Smith 780

LeBron James 2,549
Kenny Smith 147

LeBron James 2,023
Kenny Smith 305

LeBron James 471
Kenny Smith 54

LeBron James 270
Kenny Smith 9

LeBron James 282
Kenny Smith 68

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .495
Kenny Smith .457

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .331
Kenny Smith .448

Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .741
Kenny Smith .847

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

LeBron James 35.3
(2009)
Kenny Smith 15.3
(1991)

LeBron James 11.3
(2015)
Kenny Smith 2.7
(1991)

LeBron James 9.0
(2018)
Kenny Smith 8.0
(1991)

LeBron James 2.3
(2016)
Kenny Smith 1.3
(1991)

LeBron James 1.8
(2010)
Kenny Smith 0.3
(1991)