Rajon Rondo vs. J.R. Smith: Pelicans Rankings Comparison

Explore J.R. Smith and Rajon Rondo career statistics with the New Orleans Pelicans 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 Rajon Rondo and J.R. Smith truly stack up based solely on their time with the New Orleans Pelicans. 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 Rajon Rondo's season (2018) and J.R. Smith's 2 seasons (2005 to 2006) 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 Pelicans 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.

Rajon Rondo vs. J.R. Smith:
Pelicans Total Stats Rankings Summary

Pelicans Totals
Season Playoffs
Rajon Rondo J.R. Smith Rajon Rondo J.R. Smith
Points
94th
46th
21st
DNP
Rebounds
81st
82nd
11th
DNP
Assists
18th
56th
2nd
DNP
Steals
65th
49th
6th
DNP
Blocks
119th
96th
26th
DNP
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Rajon Rondo vs. J.R. Smith:
Pelicans Per Game Stats Rankings Summary

Pelicans Per Game
Season Playoffs
Rajon Rondo J.R. Smith Rajon Rondo J.R. Smith
Points
62nd
48th
22nd
DNP
Rebounds
46th
114th
7th
DNP
Assists
2nd
58th
1st
DNP
Steals
18th
53rd
5th
DNP
Blocks
95th
109th
33rd
DNP

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

Pelicans Totals,
Regular Season Rankings

Pelicans

Stats Rankings:

Rajon Rondo J.R. Smith Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Points
94th
46th
48 537 vs. 1,205668
Rebounds
81st
82nd
1 263 vs. 2621
Assists
18th
56th
38 533 vs. 200333
Steals
65th
49th
16 70 vs. 9222
Blocks
119th
96th
23 10 vs. 155
Offensive Rebounds
115th
85th
30 31 vs. 5827
Defensive Rebounds
72nd
77th
5 232 vs. 20428
Field Goals Made
86th
46th
40 231 vs. 439208
Field Goals Attempted
89th
41st
48 494 vs. 1,114620
3-Pointers Made
70th
37th
33 50 vs. 13383
3-Pointers Attempted
69th
32nd
37 150 vs. 421271
Free Throws Made
137th
45th
92 25 vs. 194169
Free Throws Attempted
124th
42nd
82 46 vs. 262216
Pelicans

Games and Years:

Rajon Rondo J.R. Smith Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Games Played
104th
54th
50 65 vs. 13166
Seasons
108th
53rd
55 1 vs. 21
Pelicans

Rankings by Points Scored:

Rajon Rondo J.R. Smith Rk Diff. Values Diff.
40+ point games
-
-
0 vs. 00

Pelicans Totals,
Playoffs Rankings

Pelicans

Stats Rankings:

Rajon Rondo J.R. Smith Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Points
21st
DNP
93 vs. 093
Rebounds
11th
DNP
68 vs. 068
Assists
2nd
DNP
110 vs. 0110
Steals
6th
DNP
13 vs. 013
Blocks
26th
DNP
2 vs. 02
Offensive Rebounds
21st
DNP
9 vs. 09
Defensive Rebounds
10th
DNP
59 vs. 059
Field Goals Made
18th
DNP
38 vs. 038
Field Goals Attempted
16th
DNP
92 vs. 092
3-Pointers Made
18th
DNP
8 vs. 08
3-Pointers Attempted
23rd
DNP
19 vs. 019
Free Throws Made
28th
DNP
9 vs. 09
Free Throws Attempted
27th
DNP
14 vs. 014
Pelicans

Games and Years:

Rajon Rondo J.R. Smith Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Games Played
28th
DNP
9 vs. 09
Playoffs
28th
DNP
1 vs. 01
Pelicans

Rankings by Points Scored:

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

Pelicans Per Game Averages,
Regular Season Rankings

Pelicans

Stats Rankings:

Rajon Rondo J.R. Smith Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Points per game
62nd
48th
14 8.26 vs. 9.200.94
Rebounds per game
46th
114th
68 4.05 vs. 2.002.05
Assists per game
2nd
58th
56 8.20 vs. 1.536.67
Steals per game
18th
53rd
35 1.08 vs. 0.700.37
Blocks per game
95th
109th
14 0.15 vs. 0.110.04
Offensive Rebounds per game
94th
100th
6 0.48 vs. 0.440.03
Defensive Rebounds per game
32nd
107th
75 3.57 vs. 1.562.01
Field Goals Made per game
51st
55th
4 3.55 vs. 3.350.20
Field Goals Attempted per game
57th
44th
13 7.60 vs. 8.500.90
3-Pointers Made per game
58th
39th
19 0.77 vs. 1.020.25
3-Pointers Attempted per game
57th
33rd
24 2.31 vs. 3.210.91
Free Throws Made per game
124th
52nd
72 0.38 vs. 1.481.10
Free Throws Attempted per game
118th
52nd
66 0.71 vs. 2.001.29

Pelicans Per Game Averages,
Playoffs Rankings

Pelicans

Stats Rankings:

Rajon Rondo J.R. Smith Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Points per game
22nd
DNP
10.33 vs. 0.0010.33
Rebounds per game
7th
DNP
7.56 vs. 0.007.56
Assists per game
1st
DNP
12.22 vs. 0.0012.22
Steals per game
5th
DNP
1.44 vs. 0.001.44
Blocks per game
33rd
DNP
0.22 vs. 0.000.22
Offensive Rebounds per game
19th
DNP
1.00 vs. 0.001.00
Defensive Rebounds per game
4th
DNP
6.56 vs. 0.006.56
Field Goals Made per game
16th
DNP
4.22 vs. 0.004.22
Field Goals Attempted per game
18th
DNP
10.22 vs. 0.0010.22
3-Pointers Made per game
23rd
DNP
0.89 vs. 0.000.89
3-Pointers Attempted per game
30th
DNP
2.11 vs. 0.002.11
Free Throws Made per game
31st
DNP
1.00 vs. 0.001.00
Free Throws Attempted per game
31st
DNP
1.56 vs. 0.001.56

Note: the per game rankings on this page are among players with a minimum of 40 games played with the Pelicans franchise for season stats, and 3 games for Playoff stats.