Steve Nash vs. J.R. Smith: Lakers Rankings Comparison
Explore J.R. Smith and Steve Nash 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 Steve Nash 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 Steve Nash's 2 seasons (2013 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.
Steve Nash vs. J.R. Smith: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| Steve Nash | J.R. Smith | Steve Nash | J.R. Smith | |
| Points | +150th | +150th | +150th | +150th |
| Rebounds | +150th | +150th | +150th | +150th |
| Assists | 84th | +150th | +150th | +150th |
| Steals | +150th | +150th | +150th | 121st |
| Blocks | +150th | +150th | +150th | +150th |
| Years | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Steve Nash vs. J.R. Smith: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| Steve Nash | J.R. Smith | Steve Nash | J.R. Smith | |
| Points | 68th | -- | -- | +150th |
| Rebounds | +150th | -- | -- | +150th |
| Assists | 8th | -- | -- | +150th |
| Steals | 125th | -- | -- | 130th |
| Blocks | +150th | -- | -- | +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: | Steve Nash | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | +150th | +150th | 738 vs. 17 | 721 | |
| Rebounds | +150th | +150th | 171 vs. 5 | 166 | |
| Assists | 84th | +150th | +66 | 419 vs. 3 | 416 |
| Steals | +150th | +150th | 37 vs. 1 | 36 | |
| Blocks | +150th | +150th | 7 vs. 0 | 7 | |
| Offensive Rebounds | +150th | +150th | 30 vs. 0 | 30 | |
| Defensive Rebounds | +150th | +150th | 141 vs. 5 | 136 | |
| Field Goals Made | +150th | +150th | 272 vs. 7 | 265 | |
| Field Goals Attempted | +150th | +150th | 569 vs. 22 | 547 | |
| 3-Pointers Made | 75th | +150th | +75 | 65 vs. 1 | 64 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 86th | +150th | +64 | 154 vs. 11 | 143 |
| Free Throws Made | +150th | +150th | 129 vs. 2 | 127 | |
| Free Throws Attempted | +150th | +150th | 140 vs. 2 | 138 | |
Games and Years: | Steve Nash | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | +150th | +150th | 65 vs. 6 | 59 | |
| Seasons | 132nd | +150th | 2 vs. 1 | 1 | |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Steve Nash | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Lakers Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Steve Nash | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | +150th | +150th | 25 vs. 20 | 5 | |
| Rebounds | +150th | +150th | 5 vs. 3 | 2 | |
| Assists | +150th | +150th | 9 vs. 3 | 6 | |
| Steals | +150th | 121st | +29 | 0 vs. 2 | 2 |
| Blocks | +150th | +150th | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
| Offensive Rebounds | 134th | +150th | +16 | 2 vs. 0 | 2 |
| Defensive Rebounds | +150th | +150th | 3 vs. 3 | 0 | |
| Field Goals Made | +150th | +150th | 10 vs. 7 | 3 | |
| Field Goals Attempted | +150th | +150th | 23 vs. 26 | 3 | |
| 3-Pointers Made | +150th | 54th | +96 | 0 vs. 6 | 6 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 88th | 53rd | 35 | 3 vs. 22 | 19 |
| Free Throws Made | +150th | +150th | 5 vs. 0 | 5 | |
| Free Throws Attempted | +150th | +150th | 5 vs. 0 | 5 | |
Games and Years: | Steve Nash | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | +150th | +150th | 2 vs. 10 | 8 | |
| Playoffs | 148th | 148th | 0 | 1 vs. 1 | 0 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Steve Nash | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Lakers Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Steve Nash | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 68th | -- | 11.35 vs. 2.83 | 8.52 | |
| Rebounds per game | +150th | -- | 2.63 vs. 0.83 | 1.80 | |
| Assists per game | 8th | -- | 6.45 vs. 0.50 | 5.95 | |
| Steals per game | 125th | -- | 0.57 vs. 0.17 | 0.40 | |
| Blocks per game | +150th | -- | 0.11 vs. 0.00 | 0.11 | |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | +150th | -- | 0.46 vs. 0.00 | 0.46 | |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 131st | -- | 2.17 vs. 0.83 | 1.34 | |
| Field Goals Made per game | 73rd | -- | 4.18 vs. 1.17 | 3.02 | |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 86th | -- | 8.75 vs. 3.67 | 5.09 | |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | 45th | -- | 1.00 vs. 0.17 | 0.83 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 59th | -- | 2.37 vs. 1.83 | 0.54 | |
| Free Throws Made per game | 78th | -- | 1.98 vs. 0.33 | 1.65 | |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 108th | -- | 2.15 vs. 0.33 | 1.82 | |
Lakers Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Steve Nash | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | -- | +150th | 12.50 vs. 2.00 | 10.50 | |
| Rebounds per game | -- | +150th | 2.50 vs. 0.30 | 2.20 | |
| Assists per game | -- | +150th | 4.50 vs. 0.30 | 4.20 | |
| Steals per game | -- | 130th | 0.00 vs. 0.20 | 0.20 | |
| Blocks per game | -- | +150th | 0.00 vs. 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | -- | +150th | 1.00 vs. 0.00 | 1.00 | |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | -- | +150th | 1.50 vs. 0.30 | 1.20 | |
| Field Goals Made per game | -- | +150th | 5.00 vs. 0.70 | 4.30 | |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | -- | +150th | 11.50 vs. 2.60 | 8.90 | |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | -- | 42nd | 0.00 vs. 0.60 | 0.60 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | -- | 36th | 1.50 vs. 2.20 | 0.70 | |
| Free Throws Made per game | -- | +150th | 2.50 vs. 0.00 | 2.50 | |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | -- | +150th | 2.50 vs. 0.00 | 2.50 | |