Steve Francis vs. Derek Smith Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Derek Smith and Steve Francis 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
Steve Francis: 1999-00 to 2007-08
Derek Smith: 1982-83 to 1990-91

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Steve Francis 0 Derek Smith 0

NBA Seasons Steve Francis 9 Derek Smith 9

Playoffs Played Steve Francis 1 Derek Smith 3

All-Star Games Steve Francis 3 Derek Smith 0

Honors and Awards

Rookie of The Year Steve Francis 1 Derek Smith 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Steve Francis 18.1 Derek Smith 12.8

Rebounds Per Game Steve Francis 5.6 Derek Smith 3.2

Assists Per Game Steve Francis 6.0 Derek Smith 2.1

Steals Per Game Steve Francis 1.5 Derek Smith 0.6

Blocks Per Game Steve Francis 0.4 Derek Smith 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Steve Francis 10,446 Derek Smith 5,232

Total Rebounds Steve Francis 3,215 Derek Smith 1,300

Total Assists Steve Francis 3,473 Derek Smith 866

Total Steals Steve Francis 846 Derek Smith 265

Total Blocks Steve Francis 223 Derek Smith 175

Total Games Steve Francis 576 Derek Smith 408

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Steve Francis .429 Derek Smith .499

3-Point Percentage Steve Francis .341 Derek Smith .294

Free Throw Percentage Steve Francis .797 Derek Smith .753

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Steve Francis 21.6 (2002) Derek Smith 23.5 (1986)

Rebounds Per Game Steve Francis 7.0 (2002) Derek Smith 5.3 (1985)

Assists Per Game Steve Francis 7.0 (2005) Derek Smith 3.9 (1987)

Steals Per Game Steve Francis 1.8 (2001) Derek Smith 1.0 (1985)

Blocks Per Game Steve Francis 0.5 (2003) Derek Smith 1.2 (1986)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Steve Francis 19.2 Derek Smith 4.2

Rebounds Per Game Steve Francis 8.4 Derek Smith 1.1

Assists Per Game Steve Francis 7.6 Derek Smith 0.6

Steals Per Game Steve Francis 1.4 Derek Smith 0.4

Blocks Per Game Steve Francis 0.2 Derek Smith 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Steve Francis 96 Derek Smith 59

Total Rebounds Steve Francis 42 Derek Smith 16

Total Assists Steve Francis 38 Derek Smith 9

Total Steals Steve Francis 7 Derek Smith 5

Total Blocks Steve Francis 1 Derek Smith 1

Total Games Steve Francis 5 Derek Smith 14

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Steve Francis .429 Derek Smith .535

3-Point Percentage Steve Francis .412 Derek Smith .000

Free Throw Percentage Steve Francis .725 Derek Smith .722

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Steve Francis 19.2 (2004) Derek Smith 11.0 (1990)

Rebounds Per Game Steve Francis 8.4 (2004) Derek Smith 2.3 (1989)

Assists Per Game Steve Francis 7.6 (2004) Derek Smith 1.0 (1990)

Steals Per Game Steve Francis 1.4 (2004) Derek Smith 1.0 (1990)

Blocks Per Game Steve Francis 0.2 (2004) Derek Smith 0.1 (1991)