Richard Hamilton vs. Sam Smith Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Sam Smith and Richard Hamilton 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
Richard Hamilton: 1999-00 to 2012-13
Sam Smith: 1978-79 to 1979-80

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Richard Hamilton 1 Sam Smith 0

NBA Seasons Richard Hamilton 14 Sam Smith 2

Playoffs Played Richard Hamilton 9 Sam Smith 0

All-Star Games Richard Hamilton 3 Sam Smith 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Richard Hamilton 17.1 Sam Smith 6.8

Rebounds Per Game Richard Hamilton 3.1 Sam Smith 1.4

Assists Per Game Richard Hamilton 3.4 Sam Smith 1.3

Steals Per Game Richard Hamilton 0.8 Sam Smith 0.7

Blocks Per Game Richard Hamilton 0.1 Sam Smith 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Richard Hamilton 15,708 Sam Smith 315

Total Rebounds Richard Hamilton 2,852 Sam Smith 63

Total Assists Richard Hamilton 3,125 Sam Smith 58

Total Steals Richard Hamilton 714 Sam Smith 33

Total Blocks Richard Hamilton 131 Sam Smith 14

Total Games Richard Hamilton 921 Sam Smith 46

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Richard Hamilton .449 Sam Smith .419

3-Point Percentage Richard Hamilton .346 Sam Smith .229 *

Free Throw Percentage Richard Hamilton .852 Sam Smith .862

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Richard Hamilton 20.1 (2006) Sam Smith 8.6 (1980)

Rebounds Per Game Richard Hamilton 3.9 (2005) Sam Smith 1.8 (1980)

Assists Per Game Richard Hamilton 4.9 (2005) Sam Smith 1.4 (1980)

Steals Per Game Richard Hamilton 1.3 (2004) Sam Smith 0.8 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Richard Hamilton 0.2 (2002) Sam Smith 0.4 (1979)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Richard Hamilton 19.8 Sam Smith -

Rebounds Per Game Richard Hamilton 3.9 Sam Smith -

Assists Per Game Richard Hamilton 3.6 Sam Smith -

Steals Per Game Richard Hamilton 0.9 Sam Smith -

Blocks Per Game Richard Hamilton 0.2 Sam Smith -

Totals Stats

Total Points Richard Hamilton 2,571 Sam Smith -

Total Rebounds Richard Hamilton 506 Sam Smith -

Total Assists Richard Hamilton 467 Sam Smith -

Total Steals Richard Hamilton 122 Sam Smith -

Total Blocks Richard Hamilton 24 Sam Smith -

Total Games Richard Hamilton 130 Sam Smith 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Richard Hamilton .439 Sam Smith -

3-Point Percentage Richard Hamilton .340 Sam Smith - *

Free Throw Percentage Richard Hamilton .860 Sam Smith -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Richard Hamilton 22.5 (2003) Sam Smith -

Rebounds Per Game Richard Hamilton 4.6 (2004) Sam Smith -

Assists Per Game Richard Hamilton 5.0 (2009) Sam Smith -

Steals Per Game Richard Hamilton 1.4 (2008) Sam Smith -

Blocks Per Game Richard Hamilton 0.5 (2008) Sam Smith -

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