Derrick Rose vs. J.R. Smith: Knicks Rankings Comparison
Explore J.R. Smith and Derrick Rose career statistics with the New York Knicks 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 Derrick Rose and J.R. Smith truly stack up based solely on their time with the New York Knicks. 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 Derrick Rose's 4 seasons (2017 to 2023) and J.R. Smith's 4 seasons (2012 to 2015) 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 Knicks history in the main categories (points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks, and 3-pointers made as a bonus) 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.
Derrick Rose vs. J.R. Smith: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| Derrick Rose | J.R. Smith | Derrick Rose | J.R. Smith | |
| Points | 84th | 57th | 77th | 53rd |
| Rebounds | +150th | 79th | 112nd | 62nd |
| Assists | 65th | 59th | 64th | 64th |
| Steals | 96th | 37th | 104th | 33rd |
| Blocks | 85th | 74th | 83rd | 36th |
| 3-Pointers Made | 60th | 12th | 35th | 20th |
| Years | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
Derrick Rose vs. J.R. Smith: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| Derrick Rose | J.R. Smith | Derrick Rose | J.R. Smith | |
| Points | 46th | 40th | 20th | 34th |
| Rebounds | +150th | 107th | 78th | 57th |
| Assists | 40th | 64th | 15th | 73rd |
| Steals | 114th | 34th | 94th | 25th |
| Blocks | 82nd | 113rd | 80th | 39th |
| 3-Pointers Made | 74th | 9th | 21st | 15th |
Comparisons on this page: |
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Note: per game rankings include players with a minimum of games played
Knicks Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Derrick Rose | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 84th | 57th | 27 | 2,138 vs. 3,214 | 1,076 |
| Rebounds | +150th | 79th | +71 | 465 vs. 915 | 450 |
| Assists | 65th | 59th | 6 | 578 vs. 602 | 24 |
| Steals | 96th | 37th | 59 | 104 vs. 237 | 133 |
| Blocks | 85th | 74th | 11 | 49 vs. 54 | 5 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 121st | 106th | 15 | 109 vs. 132 | 23 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 107th | 44th | 63 | 356 vs. 783 | 427 |
| Field Goals Made | 81st | 56th | 25 | 851 vs. 1,189 | 338 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 83rd | 54th | 29 | 1,837 vs. 2,860 | 1,023 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 60th | 12th | 48 | 106 vs. 443 | 337 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 60th | 12th | 48 | 305 vs. 1,199 | 894 |
| Free Throws Made | 102nd | 87th | 15 | 330 vs. 393 | 63 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 117th | 87th | 30 | 373 vs. 543 | 170 |
Games and Years: | Derrick Rose | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 132nd | 91st | 41 | 152 vs. 213 | 61 |
| Seasons | 63rd | 63rd | 0 | 4 vs. 4 | 0 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Derrick Rose | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Knicks Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Derrick Rose | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 77th | 53rd | 24 | 97 vs. 218 | 121 |
| Rebounds | 112nd | 62nd | 50 | 20 vs. 65 | 45 |
| Assists | 64th | 64th | 0 | 26 vs. 26 | 0 |
| Steals | 104th | 33rd | 71 | 2 vs. 17 | 15 |
| Blocks | 83rd | 36th | 47 | 1 vs. 6 | 5 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 100th | 77th | 23 | 4 vs. 8 | 4 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 76th | 36th | 40 | 16 vs. 57 | 41 |
| Field Goals Made | 75th | 55th | 20 | 40 vs. 78 | 38 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 77th | 45th | 32 | 88 vs. 239 | 151 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 35th | 20th | 15 | 8 vs. 23 | 15 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 41st | 15th | 26 | 18 vs. 94 | 76 |
| Free Throws Made | 111st | 55th | 56 | 9 vs. 39 | 30 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 128th | 55th | 73 | 9 vs. 51 | 42 |
Games and Years: | Derrick Rose | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 127th | 70th | 57 | 6 vs. 16 | 10 |
| Playoffs | 64th | 64th | 0 | 2 vs. 2 | 0 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Derrick Rose | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Knicks Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Derrick Rose | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 46th | 40th | 6 | 14.07 vs. 15.09 | 1.02 |
| Rebounds per game | +150th | 107th | +43 | 3.06 vs. 4.30 | 1.24 |
| Assists per game | 40th | 64th | 24 | 3.80 vs. 2.83 | 0.98 |
| Steals per game | 114th | 34th | 80 | 0.68 vs. 1.11 | 0.43 |
| Blocks per game | 82nd | 113rd | 31 | 0.32 vs. 0.25 | 0.07 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 134th | +150th | +16 | 0.72 vs. 0.62 | 0.10 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 126th | 55th | 71 | 2.34 vs. 3.68 | 1.33 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 42nd | 43rd | 1 | 5.60 vs. 5.58 | 0.02 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 51st | 30th | 21 | 12.09 vs. 13.43 | 1.34 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | 74th | 9th | 65 | 0.70 vs. 2.08 | 1.38 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 74th | 10th | 64 | 2.01 vs. 5.63 | 3.62 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 92nd | 113rd | 21 | 2.17 vs. 1.85 | 0.33 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 115th | 109th | 6 | 2.45 vs. 2.55 | 0.10 |
Knicks Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Derrick Rose | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 20th | 34th | 14 | 16.17 vs. 13.63 | 2.54 |
| Rebounds per game | 78th | 57th | 21 | 3.33 vs. 4.06 | 0.73 |
| Assists per game | 15th | 73rd | 58 | 4.33 vs. 1.63 | 2.71 |
| Steals per game | 94th | 25th | 69 | 0.33 vs. 1.06 | 0.73 |
| Blocks per game | 80th | 39th | 41 | 0.17 vs. 0.38 | 0.21 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 84th | 96th | 12 | 0.67 vs. 0.50 | 0.17 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 47th | 30th | 17 | 2.67 vs. 3.56 | 0.90 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 16th | 36th | 20 | 6.67 vs. 4.88 | 1.79 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 20th | 18th | 2 | 14.67 vs. 14.94 | 0.27 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | 21st | 15th | 6 | 1.33 vs. 1.44 | 0.10 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 29th | 5th | 24 | 3.00 vs. 5.88 | 2.88 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 75th | 48th | 27 | 1.50 vs. 2.44 | 0.94 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 109th | 53rd | 56 | 1.50 vs. 3.19 | 1.69 |
Note: the per game rankings on this page are among players with a minimum of 40 games played with the Knicks franchise for season stats, and 3 games for Playoff stats.