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.
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
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LeBron James:
2003-04 to 2023-24
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Kenny Smith:
1987-88 to 1996-97
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Honors and Awards |
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LeBron James | 1 |
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Kenny Smith | 0 | |
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LeBron James | 1 |
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Kenny Smith | 0 | |
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LeBron James | 1 |
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Kenny Smith | 0 | |
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LeBron James | 1 |
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Kenny Smith | 0 | |
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LeBron James | 1 |
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Kenny Smith | 0 | |
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* 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 | | |
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LeBron James |
7.5 | | |
Kenny Smith |
2.0 | | |
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LeBron James |
7.4 | | |
Kenny Smith |
5.5 | | |
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LeBron James |
1.5 | | |
Kenny Smith |
1.0 | | |
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LeBron James |
0.7 | | |
Kenny Smith |
0.1 | | |
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Totals Stats |
LeBron James |
40,248 | | |
Kenny Smith |
9,397 | | |
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LeBron James |
11,125 | | |
Kenny Smith |
1,454 | | |
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LeBron James |
10,933 | | |
Kenny Smith |
4,073 | | |
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LeBron James |
2,262 | | |
Kenny Smith |
759 | | |
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LeBron James |
1,109 | | |
Kenny Smith |
65 | | |
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LeBron James |
1,484 | | |
Kenny Smith |
737 | | |
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Percentages |
LeBron James |
.506 | | |
Kenny Smith |
.480 | | |
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LeBron James |
.347 | | |
Kenny Smith |
.399 | | |
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LeBron James |
.736 | | |
Kenny Smith |
.829 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
LeBron James |
31.4 | | (2006) | |
Kenny Smith |
17.7 | | (1991) | |
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LeBron James |
8.6 | | (2018) | |
Kenny Smith |
2.8 | | (1989) | |
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LeBron James |
10.2 | | (2020) | |
Kenny Smith |
7.7 | | (1989) | |
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LeBron James |
2.2 | | (2005) | |
Kenny Smith |
1.5 | | (1988) | |
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LeBron James |
1.1 | | (2009) | |
Kenny Smith |
0.1 | | (1991) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
LeBron James |
28.5 | | |
Kenny Smith |
11.5 | | |
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LeBron James |
9.0 | | |
Kenny Smith |
2.2 | | |
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LeBron James |
7.2 | | |
Kenny Smith |
4.5 | | |
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LeBron James |
1.7 | | |
Kenny Smith |
0.8 | | |
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LeBron James |
1.0 | | |
Kenny Smith |
0.1 | | |
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Totals Stats |
LeBron James |
8,023 | | |
Kenny Smith |
780 | | |
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LeBron James |
2,549 | | |
Kenny Smith |
147 | | |
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LeBron James |
2,023 | | |
Kenny Smith |
305 | | |
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LeBron James |
471 | | |
Kenny Smith |
54 | | |
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LeBron James |
270 | | |
Kenny Smith |
9 | | |
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LeBron James |
282 | | |
Kenny Smith |
68 | | |
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Percentages |
LeBron James |
.495 | | |
Kenny Smith |
.457 | | |
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LeBron James |
.331 | | |
Kenny Smith |
.448 | | |
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LeBron James |
.741 | | |
Kenny Smith |
.847 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
LeBron James |
35.3 | | (2009) | |
Kenny Smith |
15.3 | | (1991) | |
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LeBron James |
11.3 | | (2015) | |
Kenny Smith |
2.7 | | (1991) | |
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LeBron James |
9.0 | | (2018) | |
Kenny Smith |
8.0 | | (1991) | |
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LeBron James |
2.3 | | (2016) | |
Kenny Smith |
1.3 | | (1991) | |
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LeBron James |
1.8 | | (2010) | |
Kenny Smith |
0.3 | | (1991) | |
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