Rajon Rondo vs. J.R. Smith: Cavaliers Rankings Comparison
Explore J.R. Smith and Rajon Rondo career statistics with the Cleveland Cavaliers and discover their all-time rankings in franchise history for both the regular season and the playoffs. See their standing side-by-side in key categories for both total numbers and per game averages, encompassing all games played with the team. Who ranks higher in franchise lore?
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While the rankings of their overall NBA careers provide a broader context, here we zoom in on how Rajon Rondo and J.R. Smith truly stack up based solely on their time with the Cleveland Cavaliers. This in-depth analysis goes beyond basic career numbers to provide a unique look at where they stand among the franchise's all-time greats.
Considering Rajon Rondo's season (2022) and J.R. Smith's 5 seasons (2015 to 2019) played specifically for the team, delve into a precise breakdown of their standing across every key statistical category—from scoring, rebounding, and assists to steals, blocks, triple-doubles, and specific points thresholds—encompassing both regular season and their complete playoff runs with the franchise. Our detailed tables provide side-by-side rankings and comparative values, offering the definitive data needed to assess their historical impact on the franchise.
First, review a concise summary of how they rank in Cavaliers history in the main categories (points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks) for both total and per-game stats, and below, you can then explore in detail all their franchise stats and their historical rankings within the team's record books.
Rajon Rondo vs. J.R. Smith: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| Rajon Rondo | J.R. Smith | Rajon Rondo | J.R. Smith | |
| Points | +150th | 53rd | DNP | 5th |
| Rebounds | +150th | 72nd | DNP | 10th |
| Assists | +150th | 60th | DNP | 14th |
| Steals | +150th | 33rd | DNP | 2nd |
| Blocks | +150th | 78th | DNP | 13th |
| Years | 1 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
Rajon Rondo vs. J.R. Smith: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| Rajon Rondo | J.R. Smith | Rajon Rondo | J.R. Smith | |
| Points | -- | 80th | DNP | 39th |
| Rebounds | -- | 136th | DNP | 50th |
| Assists | -- | 108th | DNP | 61st |
| Steals | -- | 37th | DNP | 27th |
| Blocks | -- | 132nd | DNP | 50th |
* Note: per game rankings on this page include players with a minimum of 40 games played with the franchise for season stats, and 3 games for Playoff stats.
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Cavaliers Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Rajon Rondo | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | +150th | 53rd | +97 | 131 vs. 2,628 | 2,497 |
| Rebounds | +150th | 72nd | +78 | 59 vs. 743 | 684 |
| Assists | +150th | 60th | +90 | 103 vs. 468 | 365 |
| Steals | +150th | 33rd | +117 | 18 vs. 264 | 246 |
| Blocks | +150th | 78th | +72 | 1 vs. 64 | 63 |
| Offensive Rebounds | +150th | 108th | +42 | 5 vs. 115 | 110 |
| Defensive Rebounds | +150th | 60th | +90 | 54 vs. 628 | 574 |
| Field Goals Made | +150th | 56th | +94 | 45 vs. 957 | 912 |
| Field Goals Attempted | +150th | 46th | +104 | 105 vs. 2,384 | 2,279 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 109th | 8th | 101 | 23 vs. 585 | 562 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 124th | 8th | 116 | 58 vs. 1,537 | 1,479 |
| Free Throws Made | +150th | 137th | +13 | 18 vs. 129 | 111 |
| Free Throws Attempted | +150th | 127th | +23 | 24 vs. 185 | 161 |
Games and Years: | Rajon Rondo | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | +150th | 47th | +103 | 21 vs. 255 | 234 |
| Seasons | +150th | 29th | +121 | 1 vs. 5 | 4 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Rajon Rondo | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Cavaliers Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Rajon Rondo | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | DNP | 5th | 0 vs. 809 | 809 | |
| Rebounds | DNP | 10th | 0 vs. 254 | 254 | |
| Assists | DNP | 14th | 0 vs. 89 | 89 | |
| Steals | DNP | 2nd | 0 vs. 77 | 77 | |
| Blocks | DNP | 13th | 0 vs. 25 | 25 | |
| Offensive Rebounds | DNP | 23rd | 0 vs. 31 | 31 | |
| Defensive Rebounds | DNP | 7th | 0 vs. 223 | 223 | |
| Field Goals Made | DNP | 6th | 0 vs. 280 | 280 | |
| Field Goals Attempted | DNP | 4th | 0 vs. 680 | 680 | |
| 3-Pointers Made | DNP | 2nd | 0 vs. 200 | 200 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | DNP | 2nd | 0 vs. 493 | 493 | |
| Free Throws Made | DNP | 23rd | 0 vs. 49 | 49 | |
| Free Throws Attempted | DNP | 18th | 0 vs. 74 | 74 | |
Games and Years: | Rajon Rondo | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | DNP | 3rd | 0 vs. 79 | 79 | |
| Playoffs | DNP | 12th | 0 vs. 4 | 4 | |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Rajon Rondo | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | DNP | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Cavaliers Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Rajon Rondo | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | -- | 80th | 6.24 vs. 10.31 | 4.07 | |
| Rebounds per game | -- | 136th | 2.81 vs. 2.91 | 0.10 | |
| Assists per game | -- | 108th | 4.90 vs. 1.84 | 3.07 | |
| Steals per game | -- | 37th | 0.86 vs. 1.04 | 0.18 | |
| Blocks per game | -- | 132nd | 0.05 vs. 0.25 | 0.20 | |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | -- | +150th | 0.24 vs. 0.45 | 0.21 | |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | -- | 103rd | 2.57 vs. 2.46 | 0.11 | |
| Field Goals Made per game | -- | 87th | 2.14 vs. 3.75 | 1.61 | |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | -- | 65th | 5.00 vs. 9.35 | 4.35 | |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | -- | 5th | 1.10 vs. 2.29 | 1.20 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | -- | 5th | 2.76 vs. 6.03 | 3.27 | |
| Free Throws Made per game | -- | +150th | 0.86 vs. 0.51 | 0.35 | |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | -- | +150th | 1.14 vs. 0.73 | 0.42 | |
Cavaliers Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Rajon Rondo | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | DNP | 39th | 0.00 vs. 10.24 | 10.24 | |
| Rebounds per game | DNP | 50th | 0.00 vs. 3.22 | 3.22 | |
| Assists per game | DNP | 61st | 0.00 vs. 1.13 | 1.13 | |
| Steals per game | DNP | 27th | 0.00 vs. 0.97 | 0.97 | |
| Blocks per game | DNP | 50th | 0.00 vs. 0.32 | 0.32 | |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | DNP | 88th | 0.00 vs. 0.39 | 0.39 | |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | DNP | 40th | 0.00 vs. 2.82 | 2.82 | |
| Field Goals Made per game | DNP | 41st | 0.00 vs. 3.54 | 3.54 | |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | DNP | 38th | 0.00 vs. 8.61 | 8.61 | |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | DNP | 3rd | 0.00 vs. 2.53 | 2.53 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | DNP | 4th | 0.00 vs. 6.24 | 6.24 | |
| Free Throws Made per game | DNP | 89th | 0.00 vs. 0.62 | 0.62 | |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | DNP | 90th | 0.00 vs. 0.94 | 0.94 | |