Ron Harper vs. J.R. Smith: Cavaliers Rankings Comparison
Explore J.R. Smith and Ron Harper 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?
While the rankings of their overall NBA careers provide a broader context, here we zoom in on how Ron Harper 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 Ron Harper's 4 seasons (1987 to 1990) 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.
Ron Harper vs. J.R. Smith: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| Ron Harper | J.R. Smith | Ron Harper | J.R. Smith | |
| Points | 25th | 53rd | 42nd | 5th |
| Rebounds | 48th | 72nd | 56th | 10th |
| Assists | 18th | 60th | 35th | 14th |
| Steals | 7th | 33rd | 20th | 2nd |
| Blocks | 18th | 78th | 36th | 13th |
| Years | 4 | 5 | 2 | 4 |
Ron Harper vs. J.R. Smith: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| Ron Harper | J.R. Smith | Ron Harper | J.R. Smith | |
| Points | 6th | 80th | 7th | 39th |
| Rebounds | 63rd | 136th | 30th | 50th |
| Assists | 14th | 108th | 13th | 61st |
| Steals | 1st | 37th | 3rd | 27th |
| Blocks | 18th | 132nd | 19th | 50th |
Comparisons on this page: |
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Note: per game rankings include players with a minimum of games played
Cavaliers Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Ron Harper | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 25th | 53rd | 28 | 4,433 vs. 2,628 | 1,805 |
| Rebounds | 48th | 72nd | 24 | 1,072 vs. 743 | 329 |
| Assists | 18th | 60th | 42 | 1,158 vs. 468 | 690 |
| Steals | 7th | 33rd | 26 | 530 vs. 264 | 266 |
| Blocks | 18th | 78th | 60 | 219 vs. 64 | 155 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 37th | 108th | 71 | 374 vs. 115 | 259 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 53rd | 60th | 7 | 698 vs. 628 | 70 |
| Field Goals Made | 25th | 56th | 31 | 1,722 vs. 957 | 765 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 22nd | 46th | 24 | 3,633 vs. 2,384 | 1,249 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 67th | 8th | 59 | 53 vs. 585 | 532 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 57th | 8th | 49 | 235 vs. 1,537 | 1,302 |
| Free Throws Made | 19th | 137th | 118 | 936 vs. 129 | 807 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 18th | 127th | 109 | 1,313 vs. 185 | 1,128 |
Games and Years: | Ron Harper | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 56th | 47th | 9 | 228 vs. 255 | 27 |
| Seasons | 43rd | 29th | 14 | 4 vs. 5 | 1 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Ron Harper | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 11th | - | 1 vs. 0 | 1 | |
| 50+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Cavaliers Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Ron Harper | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 42nd | 5th | 37 | 169 vs. 809 | 640 |
| Rebounds | 56th | 10th | 46 | 41 vs. 254 | 213 |
| Assists | 35th | 14th | 21 | 35 vs. 89 | 54 |
| Steals | 20th | 2nd | 18 | 22 vs. 77 | 55 |
| Blocks | 36th | 13th | 23 | 8 vs. 25 | 17 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 57th | 23rd | 34 | 11 vs. 31 | 20 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 56th | 7th | 49 | 30 vs. 223 | 193 |
| Field Goals Made | 38th | 6th | 32 | 69 vs. 280 | 211 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 41st | 4th | 37 | 132 vs. 680 | 548 |
| 3-Pointers Made | +150th | 2nd | +148 | 0 vs. 200 | 200 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 63rd | 2nd | 61 | 4 vs. 493 | 489 |
| Free Throws Made | 36th | 23rd | 13 | 31 vs. 49 | 18 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 38th | 18th | 20 | 42 vs. 74 | 32 |
Games and Years: | Ron Harper | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 77th | 3rd | 74 | 9 vs. 79 | 70 |
| Playoffs | 42nd | 12th | 30 | 2 vs. 4 | 2 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Ron Harper | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Cavaliers Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Ron Harper | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 6th | 80th | 74 | 19.44 vs. 10.31 | 9.14 |
| Rebounds per game | 63rd | 136th | 73 | 4.70 vs. 2.91 | 1.79 |
| Assists per game | 14th | 108th | 94 | 5.08 vs. 1.84 | 3.24 |
| Steals per game | 1st | 37th | 36 | 2.32 vs. 1.04 | 1.29 |
| Blocks per game | 18th | 132nd | 114 | 0.96 vs. 0.25 | 0.71 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 47th | +150th | +103 | 1.64 vs. 0.45 | 1.19 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 61st | 103rd | 42 | 3.06 vs. 2.46 | 0.60 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 6th | 87th | 81 | 7.55 vs. 3.75 | 3.80 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 7th | 65th | 58 | 15.93 vs. 9.35 | 6.59 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | 107th | 5th | 102 | 0.23 vs. 2.29 | 2.06 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 96th | 5th | 91 | 1.03 vs. 6.03 | 5.00 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 7th | +150th | +143 | 4.11 vs. 0.51 | 3.60 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 5th | +150th | +145 | 5.76 vs. 0.73 | 5.03 |
Cavaliers Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Ron Harper | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 7th | 39th | 32 | 18.78 vs. 10.24 | 8.54 |
| Rebounds per game | 30th | 50th | 20 | 4.56 vs. 3.22 | 1.34 |
| Assists per game | 13th | 61st | 48 | 3.89 vs. 1.13 | 2.76 |
| Steals per game | 3rd | 27th | 24 | 2.44 vs. 0.97 | 1.47 |
| Blocks per game | 19th | 50th | 31 | 0.89 vs. 0.32 | 0.57 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 34th | 88th | 54 | 1.22 vs. 0.39 | 0.83 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 30th | 40th | 10 | 3.33 vs. 2.82 | 0.51 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 6th | 41st | 35 | 7.67 vs. 3.54 | 4.12 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 6th | 38th | 32 | 14.67 vs. 8.61 | 6.06 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | +150th | 3rd | +147 | 0.00 vs. 2.53 | 2.53 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 67th | 4th | 63 | 0.44 vs. 6.24 | 5.80 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 12th | 89th | 77 | 3.44 vs. 0.62 | 2.82 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 10th | 90th | 80 | 4.67 vs. 0.94 | 3.73 |
Note: the per game rankings on this page are among players with a minimum of 40 games played with the Cavaliers franchise for season stats, and 3 games for Playoff stats.