Jalen Brunson vs. J.R. Smith: Knicks Rankings Comparison
Explore J.R. Smith and Jalen Brunson 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 Jalen Brunson 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 Jalen Brunson's 4 seasons (2023 to 2026) 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.
Jalen Brunson vs. J.R. Smith: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| Jalen Brunson | J.R. Smith | Jalen Brunson | J.R. Smith | |
| Points | 25th | 57th | 6th | 53rd |
| Rebounds | 103rd | 79th | 30th | 62nd |
| Assists | 21st | 59th | 3rd | 64th |
| Steals | 46th | 37th | 17th | 33rd |
| Blocks | 115th | 75th | 30th | 36th |
| 3-Pointers Made | 7th | 12th | 2nd | 20th |
| Years | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
Jalen Brunson vs. J.R. Smith: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| Jalen Brunson | J.R. Smith | Jalen Brunson | J.R. Smith | |
| Points | 3rd | 40th | 2nd | 34th |
| Rebounds | +150th | 107th | 64th | 57th |
| Assists | 4th | 64th | 3rd | 73rd |
| Steals | 64th | 34th | 49th | 25th |
| Blocks | 150th | 113rd | 78th | 39th |
| 3-Pointers Made | 4th | 9th | 2nd | 15th |
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Note: per game rankings include players with a minimum of games played
Knicks Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Jalen Brunson | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 25th | 57th | 32 | 5,691 vs. 3,214 | 2,477 |
| Rebounds | 103rd | 79th | 24 | 724 vs. 915 | 191 |
| Assists | 21st | 59th | 38 | 1,442 vs. 602 | 840 |
| Steals | 46th | 37th | 9 | 196 vs. 237 | 41 |
| Blocks | 115th | 75th | 40 | 36 vs. 54 | 18 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 118th | 106th | 12 | 113 vs. 132 | 19 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 64th | 44th | 20 | 611 vs. 783 | 172 |
| Field Goals Made | 27th | 56th | 29 | 2,017 vs. 1,189 | 828 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 30th | 54th | 24 | 4,157 vs. 2,860 | 1,297 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 7th | 12th | 5 | 510 vs. 443 | 67 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 10th | 12th | 2 | 1,285 vs. 1,199 | 86 |
| Free Throws Made | 28th | 87th | 59 | 1,147 vs. 393 | 754 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 34th | 87th | 53 | 1,377 vs. 543 | 834 |
Games and Years: | Jalen Brunson | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 89th | 91st | 2 | 215 vs. 213 | 2 |
| Seasons | 63rd | 63rd | 0 | 4 vs. 4 | 0 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Jalen Brunson | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 3rd | - | 18 vs. 0 | 18 | |
| 50+ point games | 2nd | - | 3 vs. 0 | 3 | |
| 60+ point games | 1st | - | 1 vs. 0 | 1 | |
| 70+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Knicks Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Jalen Brunson | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 6th | 53rd | 47 | 1,257 vs. 218 | 1,039 |
| Rebounds | 30th | 62nd | 32 | 159 vs. 65 | 94 |
| Assists | 3rd | 64th | 61 | 285 vs. 26 | 259 |
| Steals | 17th | 33rd | 16 | 34 vs. 17 | 17 |
| Blocks | 30th | 36th | 6 | 8 vs. 6 | 2 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 28th | 77th | 49 | 29 vs. 8 | 21 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 14th | 36th | 22 | 130 vs. 57 | 73 |
| Field Goals Made | 8th | 55th | 47 | 441 vs. 78 | 363 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 8th | 45th | 37 | 963 vs. 239 | 724 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 2nd | 20th | 18 | 100 vs. 23 | 77 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 2nd | 15th | 13 | 298 vs. 94 | 204 |
| Free Throws Made | 5th | 55th | 50 | 275 vs. 39 | 236 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 6th | 55th | 49 | 329 vs. 51 | 278 |
Games and Years: | Jalen Brunson | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 31st | 70th | 39 | 42 vs. 16 | 26 |
| Playoffs | 37th | 64th | 27 | 3 vs. 2 | 1 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Jalen Brunson | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 1st | - | 8 vs. 0 | 8 | |
| 50+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Knicks Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Jalen Brunson | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 3rd | 40th | 37 | 26.47 vs. 15.09 | 11.38 |
| Rebounds per game | +150th | 107th | +43 | 3.37 vs. 4.30 | 0.93 |
| Assists per game | 4th | 64th | 60 | 6.71 vs. 2.83 | 3.88 |
| Steals per game | 64th | 34th | 30 | 0.91 vs. 1.11 | 0.20 |
| Blocks per game | 150th | 113rd | 37 | 0.17 vs. 0.25 | 0.09 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | +150th | +150th | 0.53 vs. 0.62 | 0.09 | |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 90th | 55th | 35 | 2.84 vs. 3.68 | 0.83 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 3rd | 43rd | 40 | 9.38 vs. 5.58 | 3.80 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 3rd | 30th | 27 | 19.33 vs. 13.43 | 5.91 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | 4th | 9th | 5 | 2.37 vs. 2.08 | 0.29 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 5th | 10th | 5 | 5.98 vs. 5.63 | 0.35 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 4th | 113rd | 109 | 5.33 vs. 1.85 | 3.49 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 8th | 109th | 101 | 6.40 vs. 2.55 | 3.86 |
Knicks Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Jalen Brunson | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 2nd | 34th | 32 | 29.93 vs. 13.63 | 16.30 |
| Rebounds per game | 64th | 57th | 7 | 3.79 vs. 4.06 | 0.28 |
| Assists per game | 3rd | 73rd | 70 | 6.79 vs. 1.63 | 5.16 |
| Steals per game | 49th | 25th | 24 | 0.81 vs. 1.06 | 0.25 |
| Blocks per game | 78th | 39th | 39 | 0.19 vs. 0.38 | 0.18 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 82nd | 96th | 14 | 0.69 vs. 0.50 | 0.19 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 40th | 30th | 10 | 3.10 vs. 3.56 | 0.47 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 2nd | 36th | 34 | 10.50 vs. 4.88 | 5.63 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 2nd | 18th | 16 | 22.93 vs. 14.94 | 7.99 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | 2nd | 15th | 13 | 2.38 vs. 1.44 | 0.94 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 2nd | 5th | 3 | 7.10 vs. 5.88 | 1.22 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 2nd | 48th | 46 | 6.55 vs. 2.44 | 4.11 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 2nd | 53rd | 51 | 7.83 vs. 3.19 | 4.65 |
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.