Complete Stats Comparison of Deandre Ayton and J.R. Smith

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Deandre Ayton and J.R. Smith during their NBA careers. First we show you a summary of who had better numbers on each statistical category and then we compare in detail the performance of each of these stars in the regular season and the Playoffs, both in total stats and averages per game.

Player comparisons:
Career comparison / Season by season / Scoring / Stats / Stats Rankings / Games against each other

This in-depth comparison includes all the numbers, if you prefer a simplified version of this analysis with only the basic statistics, you will find it at the career comparison of these two NBA stars.

On this page we compare:

Who has better stats? Main stats / All stats
Regular Season: Averages / Totals / Pecentages
Playoffs: Averages / Totals / Pecentages

Main Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Deandre Ayton3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		8
seasons
J.R. Smith2
(assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		16
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Deandre Ayton3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		3
Playoffs
J.R. Smith1
(steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		12
Playoffs
they are tied1
(assists)

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Deandre Ayton7
stats		6
stats		2
stats
J.R. Smith5
stats		8
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Deandre Ayton7
stats		5
stats		2
stats
J.R. Smith4
stats		9
stats		1
stat
they are tied1
stat

- "Better Career Total" includes games and years played as stats.

- For turnovers and personal fouls, lower numbers are better.

- Field goal, free-throw and three-point attempts are not included on these tables since it can't be said that higher is better.

Now, lets compare all their stats in detail, one by one...

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Deandre Ayton has better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while J.R. Smith has better averages in assists and steals.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Deandre Ayton has better averages in points (+4.0), field goals made (+2.8), free throws made (+0.2), offensive rebounds (+2.6), defensive rebounds (+4.7), total rebounds (+7.3) and blocks (+0.8)
- J.R. Smith has better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.9), assists (+0.5) and steals (+0.3)
- Deandre Ayton has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.5) and personal fouls (+0.5)
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- Deandre Ayton has higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.6) and free throws attempted (+0.3)
- J.R. Smith has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+5.0)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Deandre Ayton 16.4
+4.0
J.R. Smith 12.4
Field Goals Made
Deandre Ayton 7.3
+2.8
J.R. Smith 4.5
Field Goals Attempted
Deandre Ayton 12.3
+1.6
J.R. Smith 10.7
3-Pointers Made
Deandre Ayton 0.1
J.R. Smith 2.0
+1.9
3-Pointers Attempted
Deandre Ayton 0.3
J.R. Smith 5.3
+5.0
Free Throws Made
Deandre Ayton 1.7
+0.2
J.R. Smith 1.5
Free Throws Attempted
Deandre Ayton 2.3
+0.3
J.R. Smith 2.0
Offensive Rebounds
Deandre Ayton 3.1
+2.6
J.R. Smith 0.5
Defensive Rebounds
Deandre Ayton 7.3
+4.7
J.R. Smith 2.6
Total Rebounds
Deandre Ayton 10.4
+7.3
J.R. Smith 3.1
Assists
Deandre Ayton 1.6
J.R. Smith 2.1
+0.5
Steals
Deandre Ayton 0.7
J.R. Smith 1.0
+0.3
Blocks
Deandre Ayton 1.0
+0.8
J.R. Smith 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Deandre Ayton 1.8
+0.5
J.R. Smith 1.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Deandre Ayton 2.7
+0.5
J.R. Smith 2.2

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, J.R. Smith has more total points, assists and steals while Deandre Ayton has more total rebounds and blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Deandre Ayton has more offensive rebounds (+767), defensive rebounds (+453), total rebounds (+1,220) and blocks (+189)
- J.R. Smith played more years (+8) and games (+564), and has more points (+5,373), field goals made (+1,365), 3-pointers made (+1,902), free throws made (+741), assists (+1,415) and steals (+671)
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- J.R. Smith has more turnovers (+591) and personal fouls (+1,095)
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- J.R. Smith has more field goals attempted (+5,381), 3-pointers attempted (+5,056) and free throws attempted (+1,035)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Deandre Ayton 8
J.R. Smith 16
+8
Games
Deandre Ayton 413
J.R. Smith 977
+564
Points
Deandre Ayton 6,775
J.R. Smith 12,148
+5,373
Field Goals Made
Deandre Ayton 3,015
J.R. Smith 4,380
+1,365
Field Goals Attempted
Deandre Ayton 5,084
J.R. Smith 10,465
+5,381
3-Pointers Made
Deandre Ayton 28
J.R. Smith 1,930
+1,902
3-Pointers Attempted
Deandre Ayton 122
J.R. Smith 5,178
+5,056
Free Throws Made
Deandre Ayton 717
J.R. Smith 1,458
+741
Free Throws Attempted
Deandre Ayton 955
J.R. Smith 1,990
+1,035
Offensive Rebounds
Deandre Ayton 1,261
+767
J.R. Smith 494
Defensive Rebounds
Deandre Ayton 3,032
+453
J.R. Smith 2,579
Total Rebounds
Deandre Ayton 4,293
+1,220
J.R. Smith 3,073
Assists
Deandre Ayton 662
J.R. Smith 2,077
+1,415
Steals
Deandre Ayton 303
J.R. Smith 974
+671
Blocks
Deandre Ayton 393
+189
J.R. Smith 204
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Deandre Ayton 724
J.R. Smith 1,315
+591
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Deandre Ayton 1,096
J.R. Smith 2,191
+1,095

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Deandre Ayton has better field goal percentage and free throw percentage while J.R. Smith has better 3-point percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Deandre Ayton 59.3%
+17.4
J.R. Smith 41.9%
3-Point Percentage
Deandre Ayton 23.0%
J.R. Smith 37.3%
+14.3
Free Throw Percentage
Deandre Ayton 75.1%
+1.8
J.R. Smith 73.3%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Deandre Ayton has better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while J.R. Smith has better average in steals. They are tied in assists.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Deandre Ayton has better averages in points (+5.2), field goals made (+3.4), free throws made (+0.4), offensive rebounds (+2.5), defensive rebounds (+5.0), total rebounds (+7.5) and blocks (+0.6)
- J.R. Smith has better averages in 3-pointers made (+2.1) and steals (+0.3)
- Deandre Ayton has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.4) and personal fouls (+0.4)
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- Deandre Ayton has higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.0) and free throws attempted (+0.8)
- J.R. Smith has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+5.6)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Deandre Ayton 15.9
+5.2
J.R. Smith 10.7
Field Goals Made
Deandre Ayton 7.1
+3.4
J.R. Smith 3.7
Field Goals Attempted
Deandre Ayton 11.3
+2.0
J.R. Smith 9.3
3-Pointers Made
Deandre Ayton 0.0
J.R. Smith 2.1
+2.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Deandre Ayton 0.1
J.R. Smith 5.7
+5.6
Free Throws Made
Deandre Ayton 1.6
+0.4
J.R. Smith 1.2
Free Throws Attempted
Deandre Ayton 2.4
+0.8
J.R. Smith 1.6
Offensive Rebounds
Deandre Ayton 2.9
+2.5
J.R. Smith 0.4
Defensive Rebounds
Deandre Ayton 7.6
+5.0
J.R. Smith 2.6
Total Rebounds
Deandre Ayton 10.5
+7.5
J.R. Smith 3.0
Assists
Deandre Ayton 1.3
J.R. Smith 1.3
Steals
Deandre Ayton 0.6
J.R. Smith 0.9
+0.3
Blocks
Deandre Ayton 0.9
+0.6
J.R. Smith 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Deandre Ayton 1.4
+0.4
J.R. Smith 1.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Deandre Ayton 2.9
+0.4
J.R. Smith 2.5

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, J.R. Smith has more total points, assists and steals while Deandre Ayton has more total rebounds and blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Deandre Ayton has more offensive rebounds (+71), total rebounds (+49) and blocks (+3)
- J.R. Smith played more years (+9) and games (+95), and has more points (+779), field goals made (+199), 3-pointers made (+292), free throws made (+89), defensive rebounds (+22), assists (+130) and steals (+98)
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- J.R. Smith has more turnovers (+79) and personal fouls (+223)
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- J.R. Smith has more field goals attempted (+797), 3-pointers attempted (+797) and free throws attempted (+119)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Deandre Ayton 3
J.R. Smith 12
+9
Games
Deandre Ayton 45
J.R. Smith 140
+95
Points
Deandre Ayton 714
J.R. Smith 1,493
+779
Field Goals Made
Deandre Ayton 320
J.R. Smith 519
+199
Field Goals Attempted
Deandre Ayton 509
J.R. Smith 1,306
+797
3-Pointers Made
Deandre Ayton 2
J.R. Smith 294
+292
3-Pointers Attempted
Deandre Ayton 4
J.R. Smith 801
+797
Free Throws Made
Deandre Ayton 72
J.R. Smith 161
+89
Free Throws Attempted
Deandre Ayton 109
J.R. Smith 228
+119
Offensive Rebounds
Deandre Ayton 129
+71
J.R. Smith 58
Defensive Rebounds
Deandre Ayton 344
J.R. Smith 366
+22
Total Rebounds
Deandre Ayton 473
+49
J.R. Smith 424
Assists
Deandre Ayton 57
J.R. Smith 187
+130
Steals
Deandre Ayton 29
J.R. Smith 127
+98
Blocks
Deandre Ayton 41
+3
J.R. Smith 38
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Deandre Ayton 64
J.R. Smith 143
+79
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Deandre Ayton 132
J.R. Smith 355
+223

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Deandre Ayton has better field goal percentage and 3-point percentage while J.R. Smith has better free throw percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Deandre Ayton 62.9%
+23.2
J.R. Smith 39.7%
3-Point Percentage
Deandre Ayton 50.0%
+13.3
J.R. Smith 36.7%
Free Throw Percentage
Deandre Ayton 66.1%
J.R. Smith 70.6%
+4.5
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