Jeremy Lin vs. J.R. Smith: Knicks Rankings Comparison

Explore J.R. Smith and Jeremy Lin 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?

Player comparisons:
Career comparison / Season by season / Stats Rankings / Games against each other
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While the rankings of their overall NBA careers provide a broader context, here we zoom in on how Jeremy Lin 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 Jeremy Lin's season (2012) 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) 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.

Jeremy Lin vs. J.R. Smith:
Knicks Total Stats Rankings Summary

Knicks Totals
Season Playoffs
Jeremy Lin J.R. Smith Jeremy Lin J.R. Smith
Points
+150th
57th
DNP
53rd
Rebounds
+150th
79th
DNP
62nd
Assists
145th
59th
DNP
64th
Steals
150th
37th
DNP
33rd
Blocks
+150th
74th
DNP
36th
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Jeremy Lin vs. J.R. Smith:
Knicks Per Game Stats Rankings Summary

Knicks Per Game
Season Playoffs
Jeremy Lin J.R. Smith Jeremy Lin J.R. Smith
Points
--
40th
DNP
34th
Rebounds
--
107th
DNP
57th
Assists
--
64th
DNP
73rd
Steals
--
34th
DNP
25th
Blocks
--
113rd
DNP
39th

* 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.

Comparisons on this page:

Their rankings for:
Season Totals - Playoffs Totals /
Season Per Game - Playoffs Per Game

Knicks Totals,
Regular Season Rankings

Knicks

Stats Rankings:

Jeremy Lin J.R. Smith Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Points
+150th
57th
+93 512 vs. 3,2142,702
Rebounds
+150th
79th
+71 107 vs. 915808
Assists
145th
59th
86 216 vs. 602386
Steals
150th
37th
113 55 vs. 237182
Blocks
+150th
74th
+76 9 vs. 5445
Offensive Rebounds
+150th
106th
+44 18 vs. 132114
Defensive Rebounds
+150th
44th
+106 89 vs. 783694
Field Goals Made
+150th
56th
+94 171 vs. 1,1891,018
Field Goals Attempted
+150th
54th
+96 383 vs. 2,8602,477
3-Pointers Made
117th
12th
105 24 vs. 443419
3-Pointers Attempted
120th
12th
108 75 vs. 1,1991,124
Free Throws Made
+150th
87th
+63 146 vs. 393247
Free Throws Attempted
+150th
87th
+63 183 vs. 543360
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Games and Years:

Jeremy Lin J.R. Smith Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Games Played
+150th
90th
+60 35 vs. 213178
Seasons
+150th
63rd
+87 1 vs. 43
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Rankings by Points Scored:

Jeremy Lin J.R. Smith Rk Diff. Values Diff.
40+ point games
-
-
0 vs. 00

Knicks Totals,
Playoffs Rankings

Knicks

Stats Rankings:

Jeremy Lin J.R. Smith Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Points
DNP
53rd
0 vs. 218218
Rebounds
DNP
62nd
0 vs. 6565
Assists
DNP
64th
0 vs. 2626
Steals
DNP
33rd
0 vs. 1717
Blocks
DNP
36th
0 vs. 66
Offensive Rebounds
DNP
77th
0 vs. 88
Defensive Rebounds
DNP
36th
0 vs. 5757
Field Goals Made
DNP
55th
0 vs. 7878
Field Goals Attempted
DNP
45th
0 vs. 239239
3-Pointers Made
DNP
20th
0 vs. 2323
3-Pointers Attempted
DNP
15th
0 vs. 9494
Free Throws Made
DNP
55th
0 vs. 3939
Free Throws Attempted
DNP
55th
0 vs. 5151
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Games and Years:

Jeremy Lin J.R. Smith Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Games Played
DNP
70th
0 vs. 1616
Playoffs
DNP
64th
0 vs. 22
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Rankings by Points Scored:

Jeremy Lin J.R. Smith Rk Diff. Values Diff.
40+ point games
DNP
-
0 vs. 00

Knicks Per Game Averages,
Regular Season Rankings

Knicks

Stats Rankings:

Jeremy Lin J.R. Smith Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Points per game
--
40th
14.63 vs. 15.090.46
Rebounds per game
--
107th
3.06 vs. 4.301.24
Assists per game
--
64th
6.17 vs. 2.833.35
Steals per game
--
34th
1.57 vs. 1.110.46
Blocks per game
--
113rd
0.26 vs. 0.250.00
Offensive Rebounds per game
--
+150th
0.51 vs. 0.620.11
Defensive Rebounds per game
--
55th
2.54 vs. 3.681.13
Field Goals Made per game
--
43rd
4.89 vs. 5.580.70
Field Goals Attempted per game
--
30th
10.94 vs. 13.432.48
3-Pointers Made per game
--
9th
0.69 vs. 2.081.39
3-Pointers Attempted per game
--
10th
2.14 vs. 5.633.49
Free Throws Made per game
--
113rd
4.17 vs. 1.852.33
Free Throws Attempted per game
--
109th
5.23 vs. 2.552.68

Knicks Per Game Averages,
Playoffs Rankings

Knicks

Stats Rankings:

Jeremy Lin J.R. Smith Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Points per game
DNP
34th
0.00 vs. 13.6313.63
Rebounds per game
DNP
57th
0.00 vs. 4.064.06
Assists per game
DNP
73rd
0.00 vs. 1.631.63
Steals per game
DNP
25th
0.00 vs. 1.061.06
Blocks per game
DNP
39th
0.00 vs. 0.380.38
Offensive Rebounds per game
DNP
96th
0.00 vs. 0.500.50
Defensive Rebounds per game
DNP
30th
0.00 vs. 3.563.56
Field Goals Made per game
DNP
36th
0.00 vs. 4.884.88
Field Goals Attempted per game
DNP
18th
0.00 vs. 14.9414.94
3-Pointers Made per game
DNP
15th
0.00 vs. 1.441.44
3-Pointers Attempted per game
DNP
5th
0.00 vs. 5.885.88
Free Throws Made per game
DNP
48th
0.00 vs. 2.442.44
Free Throws Attempted per game
DNP
53rd
0.00 vs. 3.193.19