Tyrese Haliburton vs. Josh Smith Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Josh Smith and Tyrese Haliburton 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
Tyrese Haliburton: 2020-21 to 2024-25
Josh Smith: 2004-05 to 2017-18

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Tyrese Haliburton 0 Josh Smith 0

NBA Seasons Tyrese Haliburton 5 Josh Smith 13

Playoffs Played Tyrese Haliburton 2 Josh Smith 8

All-Star Games Tyrese Haliburton 2 Josh Smith 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Tyrese Haliburton 2 Josh Smith 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Tyrese Haliburton 0 Josh Smith 1

Assists Leader Tyrese Haliburton 1 Josh Smith 0

NBA Cup 1st Team Tyrese Haliburton 1 * Josh Smith 0 *

* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Tyrese Haliburton 17.5 Josh Smith 14.5

Rebounds Per Game Tyrese Haliburton 3.7 Josh Smith 7.4

Assists Per Game Tyrese Haliburton 8.8 Josh Smith 3.1

Steals Per Game Tyrese Haliburton 1.5 Josh Smith 1.2

Blocks Per Game Tyrese Haliburton 0.6 Josh Smith 1.9

Totals Stats

Total Points Tyrese Haliburton 5,842 Josh Smith 12,996

Total Rebounds Tyrese Haliburton 1,218 Josh Smith 6,653

Total Assists Tyrese Haliburton 2,947 Josh Smith 2,789

Total Steals Tyrese Haliburton 490 Josh Smith 1,083

Total Blocks Tyrese Haliburton 199 Josh Smith 1,713

Total Games Tyrese Haliburton 333 Josh Smith 894

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Tyrese Haliburton .477 Josh Smith .452

3-Point Percentage Tyrese Haliburton .392 Josh Smith .285

Free Throw Percentage Tyrese Haliburton .855 Josh Smith .632

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Tyrese Haliburton 20.7 (2023) Josh Smith 18.8 (2012)

Rebounds Per Game Tyrese Haliburton 4.0 (2022) Josh Smith 9.6 (2012)

Assists Per Game Tyrese Haliburton 10.9 (2024) Josh Smith 4.2 (2013)

Steals Per Game Tyrese Haliburton 1.7 (2022) Josh Smith 1.6 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Tyrese Haliburton 0.7 (2024) Josh Smith 2.9 (2007)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Tyrese Haliburton 17.9 Josh Smith 14.6

Rebounds Per Game Tyrese Haliburton 5.1 Josh Smith 7.4

Assists Per Game Tyrese Haliburton 8.4 Josh Smith 2.8

Steals Per Game Tyrese Haliburton 1.3 Josh Smith 1.0

Blocks Per Game Tyrese Haliburton 0.7 Josh Smith 1.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Tyrese Haliburton 679 Josh Smith 1,065

Total Rebounds Tyrese Haliburton 195 Josh Smith 539

Total Assists Tyrese Haliburton 320 Josh Smith 203

Total Steals Tyrese Haliburton 49 Josh Smith 74

Total Blocks Tyrese Haliburton 25 Josh Smith 107

Total Games Tyrese Haliburton 38 Josh Smith 73

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Tyrese Haliburton .474 Josh Smith .426

3-Point Percentage Tyrese Haliburton .358 Josh Smith .277

Free Throw Percentage Tyrese Haliburton .833 Josh Smith .627

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Tyrese Haliburton 18.7 (2024) Josh Smith 17.1 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Tyrese Haliburton 5.3 (2025) Josh Smith 13.6 (2012)

Assists Per Game Tyrese Haliburton 8.6 (2025) Josh Smith 4.8 (2012)

Steals Per Game Tyrese Haliburton 1.3 (2025) Josh Smith 1.8 (2013)

Blocks Per Game Tyrese Haliburton 0.7 (2024) Josh Smith 2.9 (2008)