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: | ||||
| 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 |
| Years | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Rajon Rondo vs. J.R. Smith: | ||||
| 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: |
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Note: per game rankings include players with a minimum of games played
Pelicans Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Rajon Rondo | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 94th | 46th | 48 | 537 vs. 1,205 | 668 |
| Rebounds | 81st | 82nd | 1 | 263 vs. 262 | 1 |
| Assists | 18th | 56th | 38 | 533 vs. 200 | 333 |
| Steals | 65th | 49th | 16 | 70 vs. 92 | 22 |
| Blocks | 119th | 96th | 23 | 10 vs. 15 | 5 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 115th | 85th | 30 | 31 vs. 58 | 27 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 72nd | 77th | 5 | 232 vs. 204 | 28 |
| Field Goals Made | 86th | 46th | 40 | 231 vs. 439 | 208 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 89th | 41st | 48 | 494 vs. 1,114 | 620 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 70th | 37th | 33 | 50 vs. 133 | 83 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 69th | 32nd | 37 | 150 vs. 421 | 271 |
| Free Throws Made | 137th | 45th | 92 | 25 vs. 194 | 169 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 124th | 42nd | 82 | 46 vs. 262 | 216 |
Games and Years: | Rajon Rondo | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 104th | 54th | 50 | 65 vs. 131 | 66 |
| Seasons | 108th | 53rd | 55 | 1 vs. 2 | 1 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Rajon Rondo | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Pelicans Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Rajon Rondo | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 21st | DNP | 93 vs. 0 | 93 | |
| Rebounds | 11th | DNP | 68 vs. 0 | 68 | |
| Assists | 2nd | DNP | 110 vs. 0 | 110 | |
| Steals | 6th | DNP | 13 vs. 0 | 13 | |
| Blocks | 26th | DNP | 2 vs. 0 | 2 | |
| Offensive Rebounds | 21st | DNP | 9 vs. 0 | 9 | |
| Defensive Rebounds | 10th | DNP | 59 vs. 0 | 59 | |
| Field Goals Made | 18th | DNP | 38 vs. 0 | 38 | |
| Field Goals Attempted | 16th | DNP | 92 vs. 0 | 92 | |
| 3-Pointers Made | 18th | DNP | 8 vs. 0 | 8 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 23rd | DNP | 19 vs. 0 | 19 | |
| Free Throws Made | 28th | DNP | 9 vs. 0 | 9 | |
| Free Throws Attempted | 27th | DNP | 14 vs. 0 | 14 | |
Games and Years: | Rajon Rondo | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 28th | DNP | 9 vs. 0 | 9 | |
| Playoffs | 28th | DNP | 1 vs. 0 | 1 | |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Rajon Rondo | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | - | DNP | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Pelicans Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Rajon Rondo | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 62nd | 48th | 14 | 8.26 vs. 9.20 | 0.94 |
| Rebounds per game | 46th | 114th | 68 | 4.05 vs. 2.00 | 2.05 |
| Assists per game | 2nd | 58th | 56 | 8.20 vs. 1.53 | 6.67 |
| Steals per game | 18th | 53rd | 35 | 1.08 vs. 0.70 | 0.37 |
| Blocks per game | 95th | 109th | 14 | 0.15 vs. 0.11 | 0.04 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 94th | 100th | 6 | 0.48 vs. 0.44 | 0.03 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 32nd | 107th | 75 | 3.57 vs. 1.56 | 2.01 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 51st | 55th | 4 | 3.55 vs. 3.35 | 0.20 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 57th | 44th | 13 | 7.60 vs. 8.50 | 0.90 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | 58th | 39th | 19 | 0.77 vs. 1.02 | 0.25 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 57th | 33rd | 24 | 2.31 vs. 3.21 | 0.91 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 124th | 52nd | 72 | 0.38 vs. 1.48 | 1.10 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 118th | 52nd | 66 | 0.71 vs. 2.00 | 1.29 |
Pelicans Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Rajon Rondo | J.R. Smith | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 22nd | DNP | 10.33 vs. 0.00 | 10.33 | |
| Rebounds per game | 7th | DNP | 7.56 vs. 0.00 | 7.56 | |
| Assists per game | 1st | DNP | 12.22 vs. 0.00 | 12.22 | |
| Steals per game | 5th | DNP | 1.44 vs. 0.00 | 1.44 | |
| Blocks per game | 33rd | DNP | 0.22 vs. 0.00 | 0.22 | |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 19th | DNP | 1.00 vs. 0.00 | 1.00 | |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 4th | DNP | 6.56 vs. 0.00 | 6.56 | |
| Field Goals Made per game | 16th | DNP | 4.22 vs. 0.00 | 4.22 | |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 18th | DNP | 10.22 vs. 0.00 | 10.22 | |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | 23rd | DNP | 0.89 vs. 0.00 | 0.89 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 30th | DNP | 2.11 vs. 0.00 | 2.11 | |
| Free Throws Made per game | 31st | DNP | 1.00 vs. 0.00 | 1.00 | |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 31st | DNP | 1.56 vs. 0.00 | 1.56 | |
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.