Tim Hardaway vs. J.R. Smith: Nuggets Rankings Comparison

Explore J.R. Smith and Tim Hardaway career statistics with the Denver Nuggets 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 Tim Hardaway and J.R. Smith truly stack up based solely on their time with the Denver Nuggets. 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 Tim Hardaway's season (2002) and J.R. Smith's 5 seasons (2007 to 2011) 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 Nuggets 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.

Tim Hardaway vs. J.R. Smith:
Nuggets Total Stats Rankings Summary

Nuggets Totals
Season Playoffs
Tim Hardaway J.R. Smith Tim Hardaway J.R. Smith
Points
+150th
19th
DNP
16th
Rebounds
+150th
43rd
DNP
34th
Assists
+150th
33rd
DNP
22nd
Steals
+150th
21st
DNP
18th
Blocks
+150th
63rd
DNP
42nd
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Tim Hardaway vs. J.R. Smith:
Nuggets Per Game Stats Rankings Summary

Nuggets Per Game
Season Playoffs
Tim Hardaway J.R. Smith Tim Hardaway J.R. Smith
Points
--
31st
DNP
30th
Rebounds
--
107th
DNP
79th
Assists
--
76th
DNP
56th
Steals
--
46th
DNP
36th
Blocks
--
139th
DNP
82nd

* 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

Nuggets Totals,
Regular Season Rankings

Nuggets

Stats Rankings:

Tim Hardaway J.R. Smith Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Points
+150th
19th
+131 134 vs. 5,0844,950
Rebounds
+150th
43rd
+107 27 vs. 1,1481,121
Assists
+150th
33rd
+117 77 vs. 804727
Steals
+150th
21st
+129 17 vs. 380363
Blocks
+150th
63rd
+87 2 vs. 7169
Offensive Rebounds
+150th
80th
+70 1 vs. 189188
Defensive Rebounds
+150th
34th
+116 26 vs. 959933
Field Goals Made
+150th
23rd
+127 47 vs. 1,7881,741
Field Goals Attempted
+150th
19th
+131 126 vs. 4,0853,959
3-Pointers Made
103rd
5th
98 28 vs. 768740
3-Pointers Attempted
108th
5th
103 75 vs. 2,0101,935
Free Throws Made
+150th
27th
+123 12 vs. 740728
Free Throws Attempted
+150th
30th
+120 19 vs. 998979
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Games and Years:

Tim Hardaway J.R. Smith Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Games Played
+150th
24th
+126 14 vs. 372358
Seasons
+150th
32nd
+118 1 vs. 54
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Rankings by Points Scored:

Tim Hardaway J.R. Smith Rk Diff. Values Diff.
40+ point games
-
8th
0 vs. 44
50+ point games
-
-
0 vs. 00

Nuggets Totals,
Playoffs Rankings

Nuggets

Stats Rankings:

Tim Hardaway J.R. Smith Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Points
DNP
16th
0 vs. 446446
Rebounds
DNP
34th
0 vs. 102102
Assists
DNP
22nd
0 vs. 6969
Steals
DNP
18th
0 vs. 3131
Blocks
DNP
42nd
0 vs. 77
Offensive Rebounds
DNP
42nd
0 vs. 1919
Defensive Rebounds
DNP
25th
0 vs. 8383
Field Goals Made
DNP
18th
0 vs. 154154
Field Goals Attempted
DNP
13th
0 vs. 361361
3-Pointers Made
DNP
4th
0 vs. 6565
3-Pointers Attempted
DNP
4th
0 vs. 192192
Free Throws Made
DNP
19th
0 vs. 7373
Free Throws Attempted
DNP
17th
0 vs. 103103
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Games and Years:

Tim Hardaway J.R. Smith Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Games Played
DNP
19th
0 vs. 3535
Playoffs
DNP
12th
0 vs. 55
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Rankings by Points Scored:

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

Nuggets Per Game Averages,
Regular Season Rankings

Nuggets

Stats Rankings:

Tim Hardaway J.R. Smith Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Points per game
--
31st
9.57 vs. 13.674.10
Rebounds per game
--
107th
1.93 vs. 3.091.16
Assists per game
--
76th
5.50 vs. 2.163.34
Steals per game
--
46th
1.21 vs. 1.020.19
Blocks per game
--
139th
0.14 vs. 0.190.05
Offensive Rebounds per game
--
+150th
0.07 vs. 0.510.44
Defensive Rebounds per game
--
85th
1.86 vs. 2.580.72
Field Goals Made per game
--
36th
3.36 vs. 4.811.45
Field Goals Attempted per game
--
34th
9.00 vs. 10.981.98
3-Pointers Made per game
--
4th
2.00 vs. 2.060.06
3-Pointers Attempted per game
--
4th
5.36 vs. 5.400.05
Free Throws Made per game
--
58th
0.86 vs. 1.991.13
Free Throws Attempted per game
--
59th
1.36 vs. 2.681.33

Nuggets Per Game Averages,
Playoffs Rankings

Nuggets

Stats Rankings:

Tim Hardaway J.R. Smith Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Points per game
DNP
30th
0.00 vs. 12.7412.74
Rebounds per game
DNP
79th
0.00 vs. 2.912.91
Assists per game
DNP
56th
0.00 vs. 1.971.97
Steals per game
DNP
36th
0.00 vs. 0.890.89
Blocks per game
DNP
82nd
0.00 vs. 0.200.20
Offensive Rebounds per game
DNP
99th
0.00 vs. 0.540.54
Defensive Rebounds per game
DNP
70th
0.00 vs. 2.372.37
Field Goals Made per game
DNP
34th
0.00 vs. 4.404.40
Field Goals Attempted per game
DNP
32nd
0.00 vs. 10.3110.31
3-Pointers Made per game
DNP
7th
0.00 vs. 1.861.86
3-Pointers Attempted per game
DNP
5th
0.00 vs. 5.495.49
Free Throws Made per game
DNP
48th
0.00 vs. 2.092.09
Free Throws Attempted per game
DNP
45th
0.00 vs. 2.942.94