Rudy Gobert vs. Don Smith Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Don Smith and Rudy Gobert 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
Rudy Gobert: 2013-14 to 2025-26
Don Smith: 1974-75 to 1974-75

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Rudy Gobert 0 Don Smith 0

NBA Seasons Rudy Gobert 13 Don Smith 1

Playoffs Played Rudy Gobert 9 Don Smith 0

All-Star Games Rudy Gobert 3 Don Smith 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Rudy Gobert 4 Don Smith 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Rudy Gobert 7 Don Smith 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Rudy Gobert 8 Don Smith 0

Defensive Player of The Year Rudy Gobert 4 Don Smith 0 *

Rebounds Leader Rudy Gobert 1 Don Smith 0

Blocks Leader Rudy Gobert 1 Don Smith 0

* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Rudy Gobert 12.6 Don Smith 5.2

Rebounds Per Game Rudy Gobert 11.7 Don Smith 0.6

Assists Per Game Rudy Gobert 1.4 Don Smith 0.9

Steals Per Game Rudy Gobert 0.7 Don Smith 0.4

Blocks Per Game Rudy Gobert 2.1 Don Smith 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Rudy Gobert 10,706 Don Smith 283

Total Rebounds Rudy Gobert 9,927 Don Smith 30

Total Assists Rudy Gobert 1,165 Don Smith 47

Total Steals Rudy Gobert 585 Don Smith 20

Total Blocks Rudy Gobert 1,752 Don Smith 3

Total Games Rudy Gobert 851 Don Smith 54

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Rudy Gobert .658 Don Smith .408

3-Point Percentage Rudy Gobert .000 Don Smith - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Rudy Gobert .639 Don Smith 1.000

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Rudy Gobert 15.9 (2019) Don Smith 5.2 (1975)

Rebounds Per Game Rudy Gobert 14.7 (2022) Don Smith 0.6 (1975)

Assists Per Game Rudy Gobert 2.0 (2019) Don Smith 0.9 (1975)

Steals Per Game Rudy Gobert 0.8 (2019) Don Smith 0.4 (1975)

Blocks Per Game Rudy Gobert 2.7 (2021) Don Smith 0.1 (1975)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Rudy Gobert 12.3 Don Smith -

Rebounds Per Game Rudy Gobert 10.6 Don Smith -

Assists Per Game Rudy Gobert 1.1 Don Smith -

Steals Per Game Rudy Gobert 0.7 Don Smith -

Blocks Per Game Rudy Gobert 1.5 Don Smith -

Totals Stats

Total Points Rudy Gobert 1,031 Don Smith -

Total Rebounds Rudy Gobert 889 Don Smith -

Total Assists Rudy Gobert 94 Don Smith -

Total Steals Rudy Gobert 57 Don Smith -

Total Blocks Rudy Gobert 127 Don Smith -

Total Games Rudy Gobert 84 Don Smith 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Rudy Gobert .641 Don Smith -

3-Point Percentage Rudy Gobert .000 Don Smith - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Rudy Gobert .608 Don Smith -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Rudy Gobert 16.9 (2020) Don Smith -

Rebounds Per Game Rudy Gobert 13.2 (2022) Don Smith -

Assists Per Game Rudy Gobert 2.0 (2023) Don Smith -

Steals Per Game Rudy Gobert 1.0 (2017) Don Smith -

Blocks Per Game Rudy Gobert 2.6 (2019) Don Smith -

Notes: ** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.