Complete Stats Comparison of Derek Fisher and J.R. Smith

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Derek Fisher 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
Derek Fisher2
(assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		18
seasons
J.R. Smith3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		16
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Derek Fisher2
(assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		16
Playoffs
J.R. Smith3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		1
(blocks)		12
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Derek Fisher5
stats		5
stats		2
stats
J.R. Smith7
stats		9
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Derek Fisher4
stats		10
stats		3
stats
J.R. Smith7
stats		4
stats		0
stats
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, J.R. Smith had better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Derek Fisher had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Derek Fisher had better averages in free throws made (+0.1), assists (+0.9) and steals (+0.1)
- J.R. Smith had better averages in points (+4.1), field goals made (+1.6), 3-pointers made (+1.0), offensive rebounds (+0.2), defensive rebounds (+0.9), total rebounds (+1.0) and blocks (+0.1)
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- J.R. Smith had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.2) and personal fouls (+0.1)
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- J.R. Smith had higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.5), 3-pointers attempted (+2.7) and free throws attempted (+0.1)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Derek Fisher 8.3
J.R. Smith 12.4
+4.1
Field Goals Made
Derek Fisher 2.9
J.R. Smith 4.5
+1.6
Field Goals Attempted
Derek Fisher 7.2
J.R. Smith 10.7
+3.5
3-Pointers Made
Derek Fisher 1.0
J.R. Smith 2.0
+1.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Derek Fisher 2.6
J.R. Smith 5.3
+2.7
Free Throws Made
Derek Fisher 1.6
+0.1
J.R. Smith 1.5
Free Throws Attempted
Derek Fisher 1.9
J.R. Smith 2.0
+0.1
Offensive Rebounds
Derek Fisher 0.3
J.R. Smith 0.5
+0.2
Defensive Rebounds
Derek Fisher 1.7
J.R. Smith 2.6
+0.9
Total Rebounds
Derek Fisher 2.1
J.R. Smith 3.1
+1.0
Assists
Derek Fisher 3.0
+0.9
J.R. Smith 2.1
Steals
Derek Fisher 1.1
+0.1
J.R. Smith 1.0
Blocks
Derek Fisher 0.1
J.R. Smith 0.2
+0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Derek Fisher 1.1
J.R. Smith 1.3
+0.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Derek Fisher 2.1
J.R. Smith 2.2
+0.1

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 had more total points, rebounds and blocks while Derek Fisher had more total assists and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Derek Fisher played more years (+2) and games (+310), and had more free throws made (+567), assists (+1,727) and steals (+378)
- J.R. Smith had more points (+1,435), field goals made (+660), 3-pointers made (+682), offensive rebounds (+80), defensive rebounds (+335), total rebounds (+415) and blocks (+106)
- Derek Fisher had more turnovers (+158) and personal fouls (+493)
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- Derek Fisher had more free throws attempted (+489)
- J.R. Smith had more field goals attempted (+1,136) and 3-pointers attempted (+1,837)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Derek Fisher 18
+2
J.R. Smith 16
Games
Derek Fisher 1,287
+310
J.R. Smith 977
Points
Derek Fisher 10,713
J.R. Smith 12,148
+1,435
Field Goals Made
Derek Fisher 3,720
J.R. Smith 4,380
+660
Field Goals Attempted
Derek Fisher 9,329
J.R. Smith 10,465
+1,136
3-Pointers Made
Derek Fisher 1,248
J.R. Smith 1,930
+682
3-Pointers Attempted
Derek Fisher 3,341
J.R. Smith 5,178
+1,837
Free Throws Made
Derek Fisher 2,025
+567
J.R. Smith 1,458
Free Throws Attempted
Derek Fisher 2,479
+489
J.R. Smith 1,990
Offensive Rebounds
Derek Fisher 414
J.R. Smith 494
+80
Defensive Rebounds
Derek Fisher 2,244
J.R. Smith 2,579
+335
Total Rebounds
Derek Fisher 2,658
J.R. Smith 3,073
+415
Assists
Derek Fisher 3,804
+1,727
J.R. Smith 2,077
Steals
Derek Fisher 1,352
+378
J.R. Smith 974
Blocks
Derek Fisher 98
J.R. Smith 204
+106
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Derek Fisher 1,473
+158
J.R. Smith 1,315
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Derek Fisher 2,684
+493
J.R. Smith 2,191

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Derek Fisher had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while J.R. Smith had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Derek Fisher 39.9%
J.R. Smith 41.9%
+2.0
3-Point Percentage
Derek Fisher 37.4%
+0.1
J.R. Smith 37.3%
Free Throw Percentage
Derek Fisher 81.7%
+8.4
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, J.R. Smith had better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Derek Fisher had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Derek Fisher had better averages in free throws made (+0.3), assists (+1.0) and steals (+0.2)
- J.R. Smith had better averages in points (+2.4), field goals made (+0.9), 3-pointers made (+1.0), offensive rebounds (+0.1), defensive rebounds (+0.7), total rebounds (+0.8) and blocks (+0.2)
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- J.R. Smith had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.1)
- Derek Fisher had higher average in free throws attempted (+0.3)
- J.R. Smith had higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.6) and 3-pointers attempted (+2.9)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Derek Fisher 8.3
J.R. Smith 10.7
+2.4
Field Goals Made
Derek Fisher 2.8
J.R. Smith 3.7
+0.9
Field Goals Attempted
Derek Fisher 6.7
J.R. Smith 9.3
+2.6
3-Pointers Made
Derek Fisher 1.1
J.R. Smith 2.1
+1.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Derek Fisher 2.8
J.R. Smith 5.7
+2.9
Free Throws Made
Derek Fisher 1.5
+0.3
J.R. Smith 1.2
Free Throws Attempted
Derek Fisher 1.9
+0.3
J.R. Smith 1.6
Offensive Rebounds
Derek Fisher 0.3
J.R. Smith 0.4
+0.1
Defensive Rebounds
Derek Fisher 1.9
J.R. Smith 2.6
+0.7
Total Rebounds
Derek Fisher 2.2
J.R. Smith 3.0
+0.8
Assists
Derek Fisher 2.3
+1.0
J.R. Smith 1.3
Steals
Derek Fisher 1.1
+0.2
J.R. Smith 0.9
Blocks
Derek Fisher 0.1
J.R. Smith 0.3
+0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Derek Fisher 0.9
J.R. Smith 1.0
+0.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Derek Fisher 2.5
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, Derek Fisher had more total points, rebounds, assists and steals while J.R. Smith had more total blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Derek Fisher played more years (+4) and games (+119), and had more points (+653), field goals made (+216), free throws made (+230), offensive rebounds (+16), defensive rebounds (+138), total rebounds (+154), assists (+411) and steals (+145)
- J.R. Smith had more 3-pointers made (+9) and blocks (+22)
- Derek Fisher had more turnovers (+94) and personal fouls (+290)
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- Derek Fisher had more field goals attempted (+434) and free throws attempted (+258)
- J.R. Smith had more 3-pointers attempted (+86)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Derek Fisher 16
+4
J.R. Smith 12
Games
Derek Fisher 259
+119
J.R. Smith 140
Points
Derek Fisher 2,146
+653
J.R. Smith 1,493
Field Goals Made
Derek Fisher 735
+216
J.R. Smith 519
Field Goals Attempted
Derek Fisher 1,740
+434
J.R. Smith 1,306
3-Pointers Made
Derek Fisher 285
J.R. Smith 294
+9
3-Pointers Attempted
Derek Fisher 715
J.R. Smith 801
+86
Free Throws Made
Derek Fisher 391
+230
J.R. Smith 161
Free Throws Attempted
Derek Fisher 486
+258
J.R. Smith 228
Offensive Rebounds
Derek Fisher 74
+16
J.R. Smith 58
Defensive Rebounds
Derek Fisher 504
+138
J.R. Smith 366
Total Rebounds
Derek Fisher 578
+154
J.R. Smith 424
Assists
Derek Fisher 598
+411
J.R. Smith 187
Steals
Derek Fisher 272
+145
J.R. Smith 127
Blocks
Derek Fisher 16
J.R. Smith 38
+22
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Derek Fisher 237
+94
J.R. Smith 143
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Derek Fisher 645
+290
J.R. Smith 355

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Derek Fisher had better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than J.R. Smith.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Derek Fisher 42.2%
+2.5
J.R. Smith 39.7%
3-Point Percentage
Derek Fisher 39.9%
+3.2
J.R. Smith 36.7%
Free Throw Percentage
Derek Fisher 80.5%
+9.9
J.R. Smith 70.6%
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