Luka Doncic vs. J.R. Smith: Lakers Rankings Comparison
Explore J.R. Smith and Luka Doncic career statistics with the Los Angeles Lakers 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 Luka Doncic and J.R. Smith truly stack up based solely on their time with the Los Angeles Lakers. 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 Luka Doncic's 2 seasons (2025 to 2026) and J.R. Smith's season (2020) 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 Lakers 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.
Luka Doncic vs. J.R. Smith: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| Luka Doncic | J.R. Smith | Luka Doncic | J.R. Smith | |
| Points | 98th | +150th | 94th | +150th |
| Rebounds | +150th | +150th | 138th | +150th |
| Assists | 88th | +150th | 91st | +150th |
| Steals | 107th | +150th | 87th | 121st |
| Blocks | 141st | +150th | 85th | +150th |
| 3-Pointers Made | 35th | +150th | 36th | 54th |
| Years | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Luka Doncic vs. J.R. Smith: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| Luka Doncic | J.R. Smith | Luka Doncic | J.R. Smith | |
| Points | 1st | -- | 1st | +150th |
| Rebounds | 23rd | -- | 29th | +150th |
| Assists | 3rd | -- | 7th | +150th |
| Steals | 10th | -- | 36th | 130th |
| Blocks | 64th | -- | 35th | +150th |
| 3-Pointers Made | 1st | -- | 1st | 42nd |
* 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.
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Lakers Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Luka Doncic | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 98th | +150th | +52 | 1,448 vs. 17 | 1,431 |
| Rebounds | +150th | +150th | 391 vs. 5 | 386 | |
| Assists | 88th | +150th | +62 | 379 vs. 3 | 376 |
| Steals | 107th | +150th | +43 | 73 vs. 1 | 72 |
| Blocks | 141st | +150th | +9 | 23 vs. 0 | 23 |
| Offensive Rebounds | +150th | +150th | 40 vs. 0 | 40 | |
| Defensive Rebounds | 96th | +150th | +54 | 351 vs. 5 | 346 |
| Field Goals Made | 113rd | +150th | +37 | 447 vs. 7 | 440 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 117th | +150th | +33 | 998 vs. 22 | 976 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 35th | +150th | +115 | 168 vs. 1 | 167 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 35th | +150th | +115 | 473 vs. 11 | 462 |
| Free Throws Made | 76th | +150th | +74 | 386 vs. 2 | 384 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 83rd | +150th | +67 | 482 vs. 2 | 480 |
Games and Years: | Luka Doncic | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | +150th | +150th | 47 vs. 6 | 41 | |
| Seasons | 132nd | +150th | 2 vs. 1 | 1 | |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Luka Doncic | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 10th | - | 7 vs. 0 | 7 | |
| 50+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Lakers Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Luka Doncic | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 94th | +150th | +56 | 151 vs. 20 | 131 |
| Rebounds | 138th | +150th | +12 | 35 vs. 3 | 32 |
| Assists | 91st | +150th | +59 | 29 vs. 3 | 26 |
| Steals | 87th | 121st | 34 | 5 vs. 2 | 3 |
| Blocks | 85th | +150th | +65 | 3 vs. 0 | 3 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 134th | +150th | +16 | 2 vs. 0 | 2 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 74th | +150th | +76 | 33 vs. 3 | 30 |
| Field Goals Made | 104th | +150th | +46 | 47 vs. 7 | 40 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 110th | +150th | +40 | 104 vs. 26 | 78 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 36th | 54th | 18 | 16 vs. 6 | 10 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 38th | 53rd | 15 | 46 vs. 22 | 24 |
| Free Throws Made | 74th | +150th | +76 | 41 vs. 0 | 41 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 85th | +150th | +65 | 46 vs. 0 | 46 |
Games and Years: | Luka Doncic | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | +150th | +150th | 5 vs. 10 | 5 | |
| Playoffs | 148th | 148th | 0 | 1 vs. 1 | 0 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Luka Doncic | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Lakers Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Luka Doncic | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 1st | -- | 30.81 vs. 2.83 | 27.98 | |
| Rebounds per game | 23rd | -- | 8.32 vs. 0.83 | 7.49 | |
| Assists per game | 3rd | -- | 8.06 vs. 0.50 | 7.56 | |
| Steals per game | 10th | -- | 1.55 vs. 0.17 | 1.39 | |
| Blocks per game | 64th | -- | 0.49 vs. 0.00 | 0.49 | |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 124th | -- | 0.85 vs. 0.00 | 0.85 | |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 5th | -- | 7.47 vs. 0.83 | 6.63 | |
| Field Goals Made per game | 5th | -- | 9.51 vs. 1.17 | 8.34 | |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 2nd | -- | 21.23 vs. 3.67 | 17.57 | |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | 1st | -- | 3.57 vs. 0.17 | 3.41 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 1st | -- | 10.06 vs. 1.83 | 8.23 | |
| Free Throws Made per game | 1st | -- | 8.21 vs. 0.33 | 7.88 | |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 2nd | -- | 10.26 vs. 0.33 | 9.92 | |
Lakers Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Luka Doncic | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 1st | +150th | +149 | 30.20 vs. 2.00 | 28.20 |
| Rebounds per game | 29th | +150th | +121 | 7.00 vs. 0.30 | 6.70 |
| Assists per game | 7th | +150th | +143 | 5.80 vs. 0.30 | 5.50 |
| Steals per game | 36th | 130th | 94 | 1.00 vs. 0.20 | 0.80 |
| Blocks per game | 35th | +150th | +115 | 0.60 vs. 0.00 | 0.60 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 118th | +150th | +32 | 0.40 vs. 0.00 | 0.40 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 10th | +150th | +140 | 6.60 vs. 0.30 | 6.30 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 5th | +150th | +145 | 9.40 vs. 0.70 | 8.70 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 3rd | +150th | +147 | 20.80 vs. 2.60 | 18.20 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | 1st | 42nd | 41 | 3.20 vs. 0.60 | 2.60 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 1st | 36th | 35 | 9.20 vs. 2.20 | 7.00 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 1st | +150th | +149 | 8.20 vs. 0.00 | 8.20 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 4th | +150th | +146 | 9.20 vs. 0.00 | 9.20 |