Richard Jefferson vs. Derek Smith Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Derek Smith and Richard Jefferson 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

Richard Jefferson

vs.

Derek Smith

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Richard Jefferson: 2001-02 to 2017-18
Derek Smith: 1982-83 to 1990-91

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Richard Jefferson 1 Derek Smith 0

NBA Seasons Richard Jefferson 17 Derek Smith 9

Playoffs Played Richard Jefferson 12 Derek Smith 3

All-Star Games Richard Jefferson 0 Derek Smith 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 12.6 Derek Smith 12.8

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.0 Derek Smith 3.2

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 2.0 Derek Smith 2.1

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.7 Derek Smith 0.6

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.3 Derek Smith 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Richard Jefferson 14,904 Derek Smith 5,232

Total Rebounds Richard Jefferson 4,720 Derek Smith 1,300

Total Assists Richard Jefferson 2,412 Derek Smith 866

Total Steals Richard Jefferson 787 Derek Smith 265

Total Blocks Richard Jefferson 347 Derek Smith 175

Total Games Richard Jefferson 1,181 Derek Smith 408

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Richard Jefferson .464 Derek Smith .499

3-Point Percentage Richard Jefferson .376 Derek Smith .294

Free Throw Percentage Richard Jefferson .768 Derek Smith .753

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 22.6 (2008) Derek Smith 23.5 (1986)

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 7.3 (2005) Derek Smith 5.3 (1985)

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.0 (2005) Derek Smith 3.9 (1987)

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 1.1 (2004) Derek Smith 1.0 (1985)

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.6 (2002) Derek Smith 1.2 (1986)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 10.8 Derek Smith 4.2

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.3 Derek Smith 1.1

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 1.7 Derek Smith 0.6

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.6 Derek Smith 0.4

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.3 Derek Smith 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Richard Jefferson 1,511 Derek Smith 59

Total Rebounds Richard Jefferson 608 Derek Smith 16

Total Assists Richard Jefferson 241 Derek Smith 9

Total Steals Richard Jefferson 87 Derek Smith 5

Total Blocks Richard Jefferson 44 Derek Smith 1

Total Games Richard Jefferson 140 Derek Smith 14

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Richard Jefferson .473 Derek Smith .535

3-Point Percentage Richard Jefferson .325 Derek Smith .000

Free Throw Percentage Richard Jefferson .731 Derek Smith .722

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 22.2 (2006) Derek Smith 11.0 (1990)

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 6.4 (2003) Derek Smith 2.3 (1989)

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.1 (2006) Derek Smith 1.0 (1990)

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 1.3 (2004) Derek Smith 1.0 (1990)

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.7 (2004) Derek Smith 0.1 (1991)