Pau Gasol vs. J.R. Smith: Lakers Rankings Comparison
Explore J.R. Smith and Pau Gasol 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 Pau Gasol 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 Pau Gasol's 7 seasons (2008 to 2014) 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) 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.
Pau Gasol vs. J.R. Smith: | ||||
Season | Playoffs | |||
Pau Gasol | J.R. Smith | Pau Gasol | J.R. Smith | |
Points | 19th | +150th | 12th | +150th |
Rebounds | 15th | +150th | 7th | +150th |
Assists | 19th | +150th | 13th | +150th |
Steals | 35th | +150th | 20th | 121st |
Blocks | 10th | +150th | 3rd | +150th |
Years | 7 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
Pau Gasol vs. J.R. Smith: | ||||
Season | Playoffs | |||
Pau Gasol | J.R. Smith | Pau Gasol | J.R. Smith | |
Points | 14th | -- | 19th | +150th |
Rebounds | 11th | -- | 10th | +150th |
Assists | 35th | -- | 26th | +150th |
Steals | 127th | -- | 74th | 130th |
Blocks | 10th | -- | 4th | +150th |
* 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: | Pau Gasol | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
Points | 19th | +150th | +131 | 7,610 vs. 17 | 7,593 |
Rebounds | 15th | +150th | +135 | 4,240 vs. 5 | 4,235 |
Assists | 19th | +150th | +131 | 1,508 vs. 3 | 1,505 |
Steals | 35th | +150th | +115 | 239 vs. 1 | 238 |
Blocks | 10th | +150th | +140 | 607 vs. 0 | 607 |
Offensive Rebounds | 8th | +150th | +142 | 1,252 vs. 0 | 1,252 |
Defensive Rebounds | 9th | +150th | +141 | 2,988 vs. 5 | 2,983 |
Field Goals Made | 16th | +150th | +134 | 2,987 vs. 7 | 2,980 |
Field Goals Attempted | 19th | +150th | +131 | 5,723 vs. 22 | 5,701 |
3-Pointers Made | 125th | +150th | +25 | 21 vs. 1 | 20 |
3-Pointers Attempted | 115th | +150th | +35 | 80 vs. 11 | 69 |
Free Throws Made | 17th | +150th | +133 | 1,615 vs. 2 | 1,613 |
Free Throws Attempted | 19th | +150th | +131 | 2,071 vs. 2 | 2,069 |
Games and Years: | Pau Gasol | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
Games Played | 30th | +150th | 429 vs. 6 | 423 | |
Seasons | 20th | +150th | 7 vs. 1 | 6 | |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Pau Gasol | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
40+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 |
Lakers Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Pau Gasol | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
Points | 12th | +150th | +138 | 1,561 vs. 20 | 1,541 |
Rebounds | 7th | +150th | +143 | 937 vs. 3 | 934 |
Assists | 13th | +150th | +137 | 330 vs. 3 | 327 |
Steals | 20th | 121st | 101 | 51 vs. 2 | 49 |
Blocks | 3rd | +150th | +147 | 178 vs. 0 | 178 |
Offensive Rebounds | 5th | +150th | +145 | 292 vs. 0 | 292 |
Defensive Rebounds | 5th | +150th | +145 | 645 vs. 3 | 642 |
Field Goals Made | 9th | +150th | +141 | 600 vs. 7 | 593 |
Field Goals Attempted | 12th | +150th | +138 | 1,155 vs. 26 | 1,129 |
3-Pointers Made | 68th | 54th | 14 | 3 vs. 6 | 3 |
3-Pointers Attempted | 69th | 53rd | 16 | 10 vs. 22 | 12 |
Free Throws Made | 10th | +150th | +140 | 358 vs. 0 | 358 |
Free Throws Attempted | 10th | +150th | +140 | 487 vs. 0 | 487 |
Games and Years: | Pau Gasol | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
Games Played | 15th | +150th | 93 vs. 10 | 83 | |
Playoffs | 24th | 148th | 124 | 6 vs. 1 | 5 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Pau Gasol | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
40+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 |
Lakers Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Pau Gasol | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
Points per game | 14th | -- | 17.74 vs. 2.83 | 14.91 | |
Rebounds per game | 11th | -- | 9.88 vs. 0.83 | 9.05 | |
Assists per game | 35th | -- | 3.52 vs. 0.50 | 3.02 | |
Steals per game | 127th | -- | 0.56 vs. 0.17 | 0.39 | |
Blocks per game | 10th | -- | 1.41 vs. 0.00 | 1.41 | |
Offensive Rebounds per game | 3rd | -- | 2.92 vs. 0.00 | 2.92 | |
Defensive Rebounds per game | 8th | -- | 6.97 vs. 0.83 | 6.13 | |
Field Goals Made per game | 14th | -- | 6.96 vs. 1.17 | 5.80 | |
Field Goals Attempted per game | 20th | -- | 13.34 vs. 3.67 | 9.67 | |
3-Pointers Made per game | 128th | -- | 0.05 vs. 0.17 | 0.12 | |
3-Pointers Attempted per game | 130th | -- | 0.19 vs. 1.83 | 1.65 | |
Free Throws Made per game | 22nd | -- | 3.76 vs. 0.33 | 3.43 | |
Free Throws Attempted per game | 25th | -- | 4.83 vs. 0.33 | 4.49 |
Lakers Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Pau Gasol | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
Points per game | 19th | +150th | +131 | 16.78 vs. 2.00 | 14.78 |
Rebounds per game | 10th | +150th | +140 | 10.08 vs. 0.30 | 9.78 |
Assists per game | 26th | +150th | +124 | 3.55 vs. 0.30 | 3.25 |
Steals per game | 74th | 130th | 56 | 0.55 vs. 0.20 | 0.35 |
Blocks per game | 4th | +150th | +146 | 1.91 vs. 0.00 | 1.91 |
Offensive Rebounds per game | 4th | +150th | +146 | 3.14 vs. 0.00 | 3.14 |
Defensive Rebounds per game | 7th | +150th | +143 | 6.94 vs. 0.30 | 6.64 |
Field Goals Made per game | 18th | +150th | +132 | 6.45 vs. 0.70 | 5.75 |
Field Goals Attempted per game | 27th | +150th | +123 | 12.42 vs. 2.60 | 9.82 |
3-Pointers Made per game | 84th | 42nd | 42 | 0.03 vs. 0.60 | 0.57 |
3-Pointers Attempted per game | 100th | 36th | 64 | 0.11 vs. 2.20 | 2.09 |
Free Throws Made per game | 21st | +150th | +129 | 3.85 vs. 0.00 | 3.85 |
Free Throws Attempted per game | 21st | +150th | +129 | 5.24 vs. 0.00 | 5.24 |