Walt Frazier vs. J.R. Smith: Knicks Rankings Comparison

Explore J.R. Smith and Walt Frazier 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 Walt Frazier 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 Walt Frazier's 10 seasons (1968 to 1977) 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.

Walt Frazier vs. J.R. Smith:
Knicks Total Stats Rankings Summary

Knicks Totals
Season Playoffs
Walt Frazier J.R. Smith Walt Frazier J.R. Smith
Points
2nd
57th
2nd
53rd
Rebounds
8th
79th
5th
62nd
Assists
1st
59th
1st
64th
Steals
10th
37th
20th
33rd
Blocks
88th
74th
52nd
36th
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Walt Frazier vs. J.R. Smith:
Knicks Per Game Stats Rankings Summary

Knicks Per Game
Season Playoffs
Walt Frazier J.R. Smith Walt Frazier J.R. Smith
Points
11th
40th
7th
34th
Rebounds
56th
107th
19th
57th
Assists
7th
64th
7th
73rd
Steals
2nd
34th
1st
25th
Blocks
+150th
113rd
56th
39th

Steals, blocks, offensive and defensive rebounds started to be recorded in the 1973-74 season. The 3-point shot was implemented in the 1979-80 season.
n/a = The player doesn't have data for the stat.
* Some years in Walt Frazier's career don't have data for these stats.

Comparisons on this page:

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

Note: per game rankings include players with a minimum of games played

Knicks Totals,
Regular Season Rankings

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Stats Rankings:

Walt Frazier J.R. Smith Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Points
2nd
57th
55 14,617 vs. 3,21411,403
Rebounds
8th
79th
71 4,598 vs. 9153,683
Assists
1st
59th
58 4,791 vs. 6024,189
Steals
10th
37th
27 589 vs. 237352
Blocks
88th
74th
14 47 vs. 547
Offensive Rebounds
42nd
106th
64 341 vs. 132209
Defensive Rebounds
14th
44th
30 1,353 vs. 783570
Field Goals Made
2nd
56th
54 5,736 vs. 1,1894,547
Field Goals Attempted
2nd
54th
52 11,669 vs. 2,8608,809
3-Pointers Made
n/a
12th
0 vs. 443
3-Pointers Attempted
n/a
12th
0 vs. 1,199
Free Throws Made
2nd
87th
85 3,145 vs. 3932,752
Free Throws Attempted
2nd
87th
85 4,017 vs. 5433,474
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Games and Years:

Walt Frazier J.R. Smith Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Games Played
2nd
90th
88 759 vs. 213546
Seasons
3rd
62nd
59 10 vs. 46
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Rankings by Points Scored:

Walt Frazier J.R. Smith Rk Diff. Values Diff.
40+ point games
8th
-
5 vs. 05
50+ point games
-
-
0 vs. 00

Knicks Totals,
Playoffs Rankings

Knicks

Stats Rankings:

Walt Frazier J.R. Smith Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Points
2nd
53rd
51 1,927 vs. 2181,709
Rebounds
5th
62nd
57 666 vs. 65601
Assists
1st
64th
63 599 vs. 26573
Steals
20th
33rd
13 32 vs. 1715
Blocks
52nd
36th
16 4 vs. 62
Offensive Rebounds
34th
77th
43 24 vs. 816
Defensive Rebounds
22nd
36th
14 91 vs. 5734
Field Goals Made
2nd
55th
53 767 vs. 78689
Field Goals Attempted
2nd
45th
43 1,500 vs. 2391,261
3-Pointers Made
n/a
20th
0 vs. 23
3-Pointers Attempted
n/a
15th
0 vs. 94
Free Throws Made
2nd
55th
53 393 vs. 39354
Free Throws Attempted
2nd
55th
53 523 vs. 51472
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Games and Years:

Walt Frazier J.R. Smith Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Games Played
4th
70th
66 93 vs. 1677
Playoffs
3rd
64th
61 8 vs. 26
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Rankings by Points Scored:

Walt Frazier J.R. Smith Rk Diff. Values Diff.
40+ point games
-
-
0 vs. 00

Knicks Per Game Averages,
Regular Season Rankings

Knicks

Stats Rankings:

Walt Frazier J.R. Smith Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Points per game
11th
40th
29 19.26 vs. 15.094.17
Rebounds per game
56th
107th
51 6.06 vs. 4.301.76
Assists per game
7th
64th
57 6.31 vs. 2.833.49
Steals per game
2nd
34th
32 2.01 vs. 1.110.90
Blocks per game
+150th
113rd
+37 0.16 vs. 0.250.09
Offensive Rebounds per game
91st
+150th
+59 1.16 vs. 0.620.54
Defensive Rebounds per game
29th
55th
26 4.62 vs. 3.680.94
Field Goals Made per game
9th
43rd
34 7.56 vs. 5.581.98
Field Goals Attempted per game
15th
30th
15 15.37 vs. 13.431.95
3-Pointers Made per game
n/a
9th
0.00 vs. 2.08
3-Pointers Attempted per game
n/a
11th
0.00 vs. 5.63
Free Throws Made per game
14th
113rd
99 4.14 vs. 1.852.30
Free Throws Attempted per game
16th
109th
93 5.29 vs. 2.552.74

Knicks Per Game Averages,
Playoffs Rankings

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Stats Rankings:

Walt Frazier J.R. Smith Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Points per game
7th
34th
27 20.72 vs. 13.637.10
Rebounds per game
19th
57th
38 7.16 vs. 4.063.10
Assists per game
7th
73rd
66 6.44 vs. 1.634.82
Steals per game
1st
25th
24 2.13 vs. 1.061.07
Blocks per game
56th
39th
17 0.27 vs. 0.380.11
Offensive Rebounds per game
32nd
96th
64 1.60 vs. 0.501.10
Defensive Rebounds per game
9th
30th
21 6.07 vs. 3.562.50
Field Goals Made per game
5th
36th
31 8.25 vs. 4.883.37
Field Goals Attempted per game
10th
18th
8 16.13 vs. 14.941.19
3-Pointers Made per game
n/a
15th
0.00 vs. 1.44
3-Pointers Attempted per game
n/a
5th
0.00 vs. 5.88
Free Throws Made per game
15th
48th
33 4.23 vs. 2.441.79
Free Throws Attempted per game
13th
53rd
40 5.62 vs. 3.192.44

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.