Paul Griffin vs. Kenny Smith Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Kenny Smith and Paul Griffin 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 2025-26
Paul Griffin: 1976-77 to 1982-83
Kenny Smith: 1987-88 to 1996-97

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Paul Griffin 0 Kenny Smith 2

NBA Seasons Paul Griffin 7 Kenny Smith 10

Playoffs Played Paul Griffin 2 Kenny Smith 5

All-Star Games Paul Griffin 0 Kenny Smith 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Paul Griffin 5.1 Kenny Smith 12.8

Rebounds Per Game Paul Griffin 5.5 Kenny Smith 2.0

Assists Per Game Paul Griffin 2.3 Kenny Smith 5.5

Steals Per Game Paul Griffin 0.8 Kenny Smith 1.0

Blocks Per Game Paul Griffin 0.5 Kenny Smith 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Paul Griffin 2,443 Kenny Smith 9,397

Total Rebounds Paul Griffin 2,650 Kenny Smith 1,454

Total Assists Paul Griffin 1,116 Kenny Smith 4,073

Total Steals Paul Griffin 403 Kenny Smith 759

Total Blocks Paul Griffin 248 Kenny Smith 65

Total Games Paul Griffin 480 Kenny Smith 737

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Paul Griffin .505 Kenny Smith .480

3-Point Percentage Paul Griffin - * Kenny Smith .399

Free Throw Percentage Paul Griffin .692 Kenny Smith .829

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Paul Griffin 6.3 (1980) Kenny Smith 17.7 (1991)

Rebounds Per Game Paul Griffin 6.2 (1978) Kenny Smith 2.8 (1989)

Assists Per Game Paul Griffin 3.0 (1980) Kenny Smith 7.7 (1989)

Steals Per Game Paul Griffin 1.1 (1978) Kenny Smith 1.5 (1988)

Blocks Per Game Paul Griffin 0.6 (1980) Kenny Smith 0.1 (1991)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Paul Griffin 5.7 Kenny Smith 11.5

Rebounds Per Game Paul Griffin 5.5 Kenny Smith 2.2

Assists Per Game Paul Griffin 3.5 Kenny Smith 4.5

Steals Per Game Paul Griffin 0.6 Kenny Smith 0.8

Blocks Per Game Paul Griffin 0.6 Kenny Smith 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Paul Griffin 57 Kenny Smith 780

Total Rebounds Paul Griffin 55 Kenny Smith 147

Total Assists Paul Griffin 35 Kenny Smith 305

Total Steals Paul Griffin 6 Kenny Smith 54

Total Blocks Paul Griffin 6 Kenny Smith 9

Total Games Paul Griffin 10 Kenny Smith 68

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Paul Griffin .553 Kenny Smith .457

3-Point Percentage Paul Griffin - * Kenny Smith .448

Free Throw Percentage Paul Griffin .577 Kenny Smith .847

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Paul Griffin 6.7 (1980) Kenny Smith 15.3 (1991)

Rebounds Per Game Paul Griffin 5.7 (1981) Kenny Smith 2.7 (1991)

Assists Per Game Paul Griffin 4.1 (1981) Kenny Smith 8.0 (1991)

Steals Per Game Paul Griffin 0.9 (1981) Kenny Smith 1.3 (1991)

Blocks Per Game Paul Griffin 0.7 (1981) Kenny Smith 0.3 (1991)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.