Complete Stats Comparison of Jermaine O'Neal and J.R. Smith

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Jermaine O'Neal 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
Jermaine O'Neal3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		18
seasons
J.R. Smith2
(assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		16
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Jermaine O'Neal3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		14
Playoffs
J.R. Smith2
(assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		12
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Jermaine O'Neal7
stats		9
stats		1
stat
J.R. Smith5
stats		5
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Jermaine O'Neal7
stats		7
stats		2
stats
J.R. Smith5
stats		7
stats		1
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, Jermaine O'Neal had better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while J.R. Smith had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Jermaine O'Neal had better averages in points (+0.8), field goals made (+0.6), free throws made (+1.5), offensive rebounds (+1.5), defensive rebounds (+2.6), total rebounds (+4.1) and blocks (+1.6)
- J.R. Smith had better averages in 3-pointers made (+2.0), assists (+0.7) and steals (+0.5)
- Jermaine O'Neal had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.6) and personal fouls (+0.7)
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- Jermaine O'Neal had higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.2) and free throws attempted (+2.2)
- J.R. Smith had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+5.2)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Jermaine O'Neal 13.2
+0.8
J.R. Smith 12.4
Field Goals Made
Jermaine O'Neal 5.1
+0.6
J.R. Smith 4.5
Field Goals Attempted
Jermaine O'Neal 10.9
+0.2
J.R. Smith 10.7
3-Pointers Made
Jermaine O'Neal 0.0
J.R. Smith 2.0
+2.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Jermaine O'Neal 0.1
J.R. Smith 5.3
+5.2
Free Throws Made
Jermaine O'Neal 3.0
+1.5
J.R. Smith 1.5
Free Throws Attempted
Jermaine O'Neal 4.2
+2.2
J.R. Smith 2.0
Offensive Rebounds
Jermaine O'Neal 2.0
+1.5
J.R. Smith 0.5
Defensive Rebounds
Jermaine O'Neal 5.2
+2.6
J.R. Smith 2.6
Total Rebounds
Jermaine O'Neal 7.2
+4.1
J.R. Smith 3.1
Assists
Jermaine O'Neal 1.4
J.R. Smith 2.1
+0.7
Steals
Jermaine O'Neal 0.5
J.R. Smith 1.0
+0.5
Blocks
Jermaine O'Neal 1.8
+1.6
J.R. Smith 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Jermaine O'Neal 1.9
+0.6
J.R. Smith 1.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Jermaine O'Neal 2.9
+0.7
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, Jermaine O'Neal had more total points, rebounds and blocks while J.R. Smith had more total assists and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Jermaine O'Neal played more years (+2) and games (+34), and had more points (+1,161), field goals made (+764), free throws made (+1,549), offensive rebounds (+1,497), defensive rebounds (+2,691), total rebounds (+4,188) and blocks (+1,616)
- J.R. Smith had more 3-pointers made (+1,916), assists (+708) and steals (+504)
- Jermaine O'Neal had more turnovers (+557) and personal fouls (+705)
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- Jermaine O'Neal had more field goals attempted (+560) and free throws attempted (+2,218)
- J.R. Smith had more 3-pointers attempted (+5,083)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Jermaine O'Neal 18
+2
J.R. Smith 16
Games
Jermaine O'Neal 1,011
+34
J.R. Smith 977
Points
Jermaine O'Neal 13,309
+1,161
J.R. Smith 12,148
Field Goals Made
Jermaine O'Neal 5,144
+764
J.R. Smith 4,380
Field Goals Attempted
Jermaine O'Neal 11,025
+560
J.R. Smith 10,465
3-Pointers Made
Jermaine O'Neal 14
J.R. Smith 1,930
+1,916
3-Pointers Attempted
Jermaine O'Neal 95
J.R. Smith 5,178
+5,083
Free Throws Made
Jermaine O'Neal 3,007
+1,549
J.R. Smith 1,458
Free Throws Attempted
Jermaine O'Neal 4,208
+2,218
J.R. Smith 1,990
Offensive Rebounds
Jermaine O'Neal 1,991
+1,497
J.R. Smith 494
Defensive Rebounds
Jermaine O'Neal 5,270
+2,691
J.R. Smith 2,579
Total Rebounds
Jermaine O'Neal 7,261
+4,188
J.R. Smith 3,073
Assists
Jermaine O'Neal 1,369
J.R. Smith 2,077
+708
Steals
Jermaine O'Neal 470
J.R. Smith 974
+504
Blocks
Jermaine O'Neal 1,820
+1,616
J.R. Smith 204
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Jermaine O'Neal 1,872
+557
J.R. Smith 1,315
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Jermaine O'Neal 2,896
+705
J.R. Smith 2,191

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, J.R. Smith had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Jermaine O'Neal had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Jermaine O'Neal 46.7%
+4.8
J.R. Smith 41.9%
3-Point Percentage
Jermaine O'Neal 14.7%
J.R. Smith 37.3%
+22.6
Free Throw Percentage
Jermaine O'Neal 71.5%
J.R. Smith 73.3%
+1.8

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Jermaine O'Neal had better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while J.R. Smith had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Jermaine O'Neal had better averages in points (+0.9), field goals made (+0.6), free throws made (+1.9), offensive rebounds (+1.2), defensive rebounds (+2.3), total rebounds (+3.5) and blocks (+1.4)
- J.R. Smith had better averages in 3-pointers made (+2.1), assists (+0.3) and steals (+0.5)
- Jermaine O'Neal had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.7) and personal fouls (+0.4)
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- Jermaine O'Neal had higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.7) and free throws attempted (+2.7)
- J.R. Smith had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+5.5)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Jermaine O'Neal 11.6
+0.9
J.R. Smith 10.7
Field Goals Made
Jermaine O'Neal 4.3
+0.6
J.R. Smith 3.7
Field Goals Attempted
Jermaine O'Neal 10.0
+0.7
J.R. Smith 9.3
3-Pointers Made
Jermaine O'Neal 0.0
J.R. Smith 2.1
+2.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Jermaine O'Neal 0.2
J.R. Smith 5.7
+5.5
Free Throws Made
Jermaine O'Neal 3.1
+1.9
J.R. Smith 1.2
Free Throws Attempted
Jermaine O'Neal 4.3
+2.7
J.R. Smith 1.6
Offensive Rebounds
Jermaine O'Neal 1.6
+1.2
J.R. Smith 0.4
Defensive Rebounds
Jermaine O'Neal 4.9
+2.3
J.R. Smith 2.6
Total Rebounds
Jermaine O'Neal 6.5
+3.5
J.R. Smith 3.0
Assists
Jermaine O'Neal 1.0
J.R. Smith 1.3
+0.3
Steals
Jermaine O'Neal 0.4
J.R. Smith 0.9
+0.5
Blocks
Jermaine O'Neal 1.7
+1.4
J.R. Smith 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Jermaine O'Neal 1.7
+0.7
J.R. Smith 1.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Jermaine O'Neal 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 had more total points, assists and steals while Jermaine O'Neal had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Jermaine O'Neal played more years (+2) and had more free throws made (+137), offensive rebounds (+98), defensive rebounds (+109), total rebounds (+207) and blocks (+129)
- J.R. Smith played more games (+43) and had more points (+369), field goals made (+106), 3-pointers made (+294), assists (+88) and steals (+92)
- Jermaine O'Neal had more turnovers (+18)
- J.R. Smith had more personal fouls (+69)
- Jermaine O'Neal had more free throws attempted (+187)
- J.R. Smith had more field goals attempted (+336) and 3-pointers attempted (+785)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Jermaine O'Neal 14
+2
J.R. Smith 12
Games
Jermaine O'Neal 97
J.R. Smith 140
+43
Points
Jermaine O'Neal 1,124
J.R. Smith 1,493
+369
Field Goals Made
Jermaine O'Neal 413
J.R. Smith 519
+106
Field Goals Attempted
Jermaine O'Neal 970
J.R. Smith 1,306
+336
3-Pointers Made
Jermaine O'Neal 0
J.R. Smith 294
+294
3-Pointers Attempted
Jermaine O'Neal 16
J.R. Smith 801
+785
Free Throws Made
Jermaine O'Neal 298
+137
J.R. Smith 161
Free Throws Attempted
Jermaine O'Neal 415
+187
J.R. Smith 228
Offensive Rebounds
Jermaine O'Neal 156
+98
J.R. Smith 58
Defensive Rebounds
Jermaine O'Neal 475
+109
J.R. Smith 366
Total Rebounds
Jermaine O'Neal 631
+207
J.R. Smith 424
Assists
Jermaine O'Neal 99
J.R. Smith 187
+88
Steals
Jermaine O'Neal 35
J.R. Smith 127
+92
Blocks
Jermaine O'Neal 167
+129
J.R. Smith 38
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Jermaine O'Neal 161
+18
J.R. Smith 143
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Jermaine O'Neal 286
J.R. Smith 355
+69

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Jermaine O'Neal had better field goal percentage and free throw percentage while J.R. Smith had better 3-point percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Jermaine O'Neal 42.6%
+2.9
J.R. Smith 39.7%
3-Point Percentage
Jermaine O'Neal 0.0%
J.R. Smith 36.7%
+36.7
Free Throw Percentage
Jermaine O'Neal 71.8%
+1.2
J.R. Smith 70.6%
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