Nathaniel Clifton vs. Marcus Smart Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Marcus Smart and Nathaniel Clifton 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
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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Nathaniel Clifton:
1950-51 to 1957-58
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Marcus Smart:
2014-15 to 2023-24
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Honors and Awards |
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| Nathaniel Clifton | 0 |
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| Marcus Smart | 3 | |
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| Nathaniel Clifton | 0 |
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| Marcus Smart | 3 | |
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| Nathaniel Clifton | 0 |
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| Marcus Smart | 1 | |
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* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.
Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Nathaniel Clifton |
10.0 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
10.7 | | |
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| Nathaniel Clifton |
8.2 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
3.5 | | |
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| Nathaniel Clifton |
2.5 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
4.6 | | |
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| Nathaniel Clifton |
- | | 
n/a ** |
| Marcus Smart |
1.6 | | |
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| Nathaniel Clifton |
- | |
n/a ** |
| Marcus Smart |
0.4 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Nathaniel Clifton |
5,444 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
6,430 | | |
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| Nathaniel Clifton |
4,469 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
2,111 | | |
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| Nathaniel Clifton |
1,367 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
2,786 | | |
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| Nathaniel Clifton |
- | |
n/a ** |
| Marcus Smart |
955 | | |
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| Nathaniel Clifton |
- | |
n/a ** |
| Marcus Smart |
219 | | |
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| Nathaniel Clifton |
544 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
601 | | |
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Percentages |
| Nathaniel Clifton |
.361 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
.388 | | |
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| Nathaniel Clifton |
- | |
n/a ** |
| Marcus Smart |
.323 | | |
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| Nathaniel Clifton |
.633 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
.776 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Nathaniel Clifton |
13.1 | | (1955) | |
| Marcus Smart |
14.5 | | (2024) | |
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| Nathaniel Clifton |
11.8 | | (1952) | |
| Marcus Smart |
4.2 | | (2016) | |
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| Nathaniel Clifton |
3.4 | | (1952) | |
| Marcus Smart |
6.3 | | (2023) | |
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| Nathaniel Clifton |
- | | |
n/a ** |
| Marcus Smart |
2.1 | | (2024) | |
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| Nathaniel Clifton |
- | | |
n/a ** |
| Marcus Smart |
0.5 | | (2020) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Nathaniel Clifton |
9.0 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
12.8 | | |
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| Nathaniel Clifton |
9.3 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
4.3 | | |
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| Nathaniel Clifton |
2.7 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
4.9 | | |
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| Nathaniel Clifton |
- | |
n/a ** |
| Marcus Smart |
1.3 | | |
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| Nathaniel Clifton |
- | |
n/a ** |
| Marcus Smart |
0.5 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Nathaniel Clifton |
476 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
1,377 | | |
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| Nathaniel Clifton |
495 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
469 | | |
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| Nathaniel Clifton |
142 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
524 | | |
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| Nathaniel Clifton |
- | |
n/a ** |
| Marcus Smart |
144 | | |
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| Nathaniel Clifton |
- | |
n/a ** |
| Marcus Smart |
51 | | |
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| Nathaniel Clifton |
53 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
108 | | |
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Percentages |
| Nathaniel Clifton |
.348 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
.396 | | |
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| Nathaniel Clifton |
- | |
n/a ** |
| Marcus Smart |
.334 | | |
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| Nathaniel Clifton |
.624 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
.762 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Nathaniel Clifton |
19.7 | | (1955) | |
| Marcus Smart |
17.8 | | (2021) | |
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| Nathaniel Clifton |
12.7 | | (1953) | |
| Marcus Smart |
5.2 | | (2020) | |
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| Nathaniel Clifton |
4.3 | | (1955) | |
| Marcus Smart |
6.0 | | (2021) | |
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| Nathaniel Clifton |
- | | |
n/a ** |
| Marcus Smart |
1.7 | | (2018) | |
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| Nathaniel Clifton |
- | | |
n/a ** |
| Marcus Smart |
0.9 | | (2017) | |
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Notes: ** Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74, this player has no data for the stat.
Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat. |
