Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Josh Smith Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Josh Smith and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 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
Honors and Awards |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander | 1 |
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| Josh Smith | 0 | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander | 1 |
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| Josh Smith | 0 | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander | 0 |
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| Josh Smith | 1 | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander | 1 |
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| Josh Smith | 0 | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander | 1 |
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| Josh Smith | 0 | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander | 1 |
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| Josh Smith | 0 | |
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* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
24.7 | | |
| Josh Smith |
14.5 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
4.8 | | |
| Josh Smith |
7.4 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
5.2 | | |
| Josh Smith |
3.1 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
1.4 | | |
| Josh Smith |
1.2 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
0.8 | | |
| Josh Smith |
1.9 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
11,717 | | |
| Josh Smith |
12,996 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
2,278 | | |
| Josh Smith |
6,653 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
2,448 | | |
| Josh Smith |
2,789 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
683 | | |
| Josh Smith |
1,083 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
383 | | |
| Josh Smith |
1,713 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
475 | | |
| Josh Smith |
894 | | |
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Percentages |
| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
.502 | | |
| Josh Smith |
.452 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
.355 | | |
| Josh Smith |
.285 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
.863 | | |
| Josh Smith |
.632 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
32.7 | | (2025) | |
| Josh Smith |
18.8 | | (2012) | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
5.9 | | (2020) | |
| Josh Smith |
9.6 | | (2012) | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
6.6 | | (2026) | |
| Josh Smith |
4.2 | | (2013) | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
2.0 | | (2024) | |
| Josh Smith |
1.6 | | (2010) | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
1.0 | | (2025) | |
| Josh Smith |
2.9 | | (2007) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
25.8 | | |
| Josh Smith |
14.6 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
5.4 | | |
| Josh Smith |
7.4 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
5.7 | | |
| Josh Smith |
2.8 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
1.4 | | |
| Josh Smith |
1.0 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
1.0 | | |
| Josh Smith |
1.5 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
1,186 | | |
| Josh Smith |
1,065 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
248 | | |
| Josh Smith |
539 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
262 | | |
| Josh Smith |
203 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
64 | | |
| Josh Smith |
74 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
45 | | |
| Josh Smith |
107 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
46 | | |
| Josh Smith |
73 | | |
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Percentages |
| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
.468 | | |
| Josh Smith |
.426 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
.350 | | |
| Josh Smith |
.277 | | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
.859 | | |
| Josh Smith |
.627 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
30.2 | | (2024) | |
| Josh Smith |
17.1 | | (2009) | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
7.2 | | (2024) | |
| Josh Smith |
13.6 | | (2012) | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
6.5 | | (2025) | |
| Josh Smith |
4.8 | | (2012) | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
1.7 | | (2025) | |
| Josh Smith |
1.8 | | (2013) | |
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| S. Gilgeous-Alexander |
1.7 | | (2024) | |
| Josh Smith |
2.9 | | (2008) | |
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