Richard Jefferson vs. Willie Smith Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Willie 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.

Willie Smith

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Richard Jefferson: 2001-02 to 2017-18
Willie Smith: 1976-77 to 1979-80

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Richard Jefferson 1 Willie Smith 0

NBA Seasons Richard Jefferson 17 Willie Smith 4

Playoffs Played Richard Jefferson 12 Willie Smith 0

All-Star Games Richard Jefferson 0 Willie Smith 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 12.6 Willie Smith 4.6

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.0 Willie Smith 1.7

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 2.0 Willie Smith 3.6

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.7 Willie Smith 1.1

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.3 Willie Smith 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Richard Jefferson 14,904 Willie Smith 357

Total Rebounds Richard Jefferson 4,720 Willie Smith 134

Total Assists Richard Jefferson 2,412 Willie Smith 277

Total Steals Richard Jefferson 787 Willie Smith 85

Total Blocks Richard Jefferson 347 Willie Smith 2

Total Games Richard Jefferson 1,181 Willie Smith 78

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Richard Jefferson .464 Willie Smith .400

3-Point Percentage Richard Jefferson .376 Willie Smith .239 *

Free Throw Percentage Richard Jefferson .768 Willie Smith .754

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 22.6 (2008) Willie Smith 4.8 (1980)

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 7.3 (2005) Willie Smith 2.0 (1980)

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.0 (2005) Willie Smith 4.2 (1980)

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 1.1 (2004) Willie Smith 1.2 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.6 (2002) Willie Smith 0.1 (1979)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 10.8 Willie Smith -

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.3 Willie Smith -

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 1.7 Willie Smith -

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.6 Willie Smith -

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.3 Willie Smith -

Totals Stats

Total Points Richard Jefferson 1,511 Willie Smith -

Total Rebounds Richard Jefferson 608 Willie Smith -

Total Assists Richard Jefferson 241 Willie Smith -

Total Steals Richard Jefferson 87 Willie Smith -

Total Blocks Richard Jefferson 44 Willie Smith -

Total Games Richard Jefferson 140 Willie Smith 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Richard Jefferson .473 Willie Smith -

3-Point Percentage Richard Jefferson .325 Willie Smith - *

Free Throw Percentage Richard Jefferson .731 Willie Smith -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 22.2 (2006) Willie Smith -

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 6.4 (2003) Willie Smith -

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.1 (2006) Willie Smith -

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 1.3 (2004) Willie Smith -

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.7 (2004) Willie Smith -

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