Ralph Simpson vs. Kenny Smith Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Kenny Smith and Ralph Simpson 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

Ralph Simpson

vs.

Kenny Smith

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Ralph Simpson: 1976-77 to 1979-80
Kenny Smith: 1987-88 to 1996-97

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Ralph Simpson 0 Kenny Smith 2

NBA Seasons Ralph Simpson 4 Kenny Smith 10

Playoffs Played Ralph Simpson 3 Kenny Smith 5

All-Star Games Ralph Simpson 0 Kenny Smith 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Ralph Simpson 8.4 Kenny Smith 12.8

Rebounds Per Game Ralph Simpson 2.0 Kenny Smith 2.0

Assists Per Game Ralph Simpson 2.2 Kenny Smith 5.5

Steals Per Game Ralph Simpson 0.9 Kenny Smith 1.0

Blocks Per Game Ralph Simpson 0.1 Kenny Smith 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Ralph Simpson 1,832 Kenny Smith 9,397

Total Rebounds Ralph Simpson 445 Kenny Smith 1,454

Total Assists Ralph Simpson 479 Kenny Smith 4,073

Total Steals Ralph Simpson 189 Kenny Smith 759

Total Blocks Ralph Simpson 17 Kenny Smith 65

Total Games Ralph Simpson 218 Kenny Smith 737

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Ralph Simpson .404 Kenny Smith .480

3-Point Percentage Ralph Simpson .000 * Kenny Smith .399

Free Throw Percentage Ralph Simpson .724 Kenny Smith .829

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Ralph Simpson 11.0 (1977) Kenny Smith 17.7 (1991)

Rebounds Per Game Ralph Simpson 2.5 (1978) Kenny Smith 2.8 (1989)

Assists Per Game Ralph Simpson 2.5 (1978) Kenny Smith 7.7 (1989)

Steals Per Game Ralph Simpson 1.2 (1978) Kenny Smith 1.5 (1988)

Blocks Per Game Ralph Simpson 0.1 (1978) Kenny Smith 0.1 (1991)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Ralph Simpson 6.2 Kenny Smith 11.5

Rebounds Per Game Ralph Simpson 1.4 Kenny Smith 2.2

Assists Per Game Ralph Simpson 2.4 Kenny Smith 4.5

Steals Per Game Ralph Simpson 0.2 Kenny Smith 0.8

Blocks Per Game Ralph Simpson 0.1 Kenny Smith 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Ralph Simpson 106 Kenny Smith 780

Total Rebounds Ralph Simpson 24 Kenny Smith 147

Total Assists Ralph Simpson 41 Kenny Smith 305

Total Steals Ralph Simpson 4 Kenny Smith 54

Total Blocks Ralph Simpson 2 Kenny Smith 9

Total Games Ralph Simpson 17 Kenny Smith 68

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Ralph Simpson .413 Kenny Smith .457

3-Point Percentage Ralph Simpson - * Kenny Smith .448

Free Throw Percentage Ralph Simpson .696 Kenny Smith .847

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Ralph Simpson 7.8 (1978) Kenny Smith 15.3 (1991)

Rebounds Per Game Ralph Simpson 1.5 (1977) Kenny Smith 2.7 (1991)

Assists Per Game Ralph Simpson 2.9 (1978) Kenny Smith 8.0 (1991)

Steals Per Game Ralph Simpson 0.3 (1978) Kenny Smith 1.3 (1991)

Blocks Per Game Ralph Simpson 0.2 (1978) 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.