Complete Stats Comparison of J.R. Smith and Fred VanVleet

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by J.R. Smith and Fred VanVleet 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
J.R. Smith0
3
(points, rebounds, steals)		16
seasons
Fred VanVleet5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		2
(assists, blocks)		9
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
J.R. Smith1
(rebounds)		4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		12
Playoffs
Fred VanVleet2
(points, assists)		1
(assists)		6
Playoffs
they are tied2
(steals, blocks)

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
J.R. Smith2
stats		10
stats		2
stats
Fred VanVleet9
stats		4
stats		1
stat
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
J.R. Smith4
stats		11
stats		0
stats
Fred VanVleet5
stats		3
stats		2
stats
they are tied3
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, Fred VanVleet has better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than J.R. Smith.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- J.R. Smith has better average in offensive rebounds (+0.1)
- Fred VanVleet has better averages in points (+2.5), field goals made (+0.5), 3-pointers made (+0.5), free throws made (+0.8), defensive rebounds (+0.4), total rebounds (+0.3), assists (+3.6), steals (+0.4) and blocks (+0.3)
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- Fred VanVleet has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.4)
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- Fred VanVleet has higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.8), 3-pointers attempted (+1.5) and free throws attempted (+0.7)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
J.R. Smith 12.4
Fred VanVleet 14.9
+2.5
Field Goals Made
J.R. Smith 4.5
Fred VanVleet 5.0
+0.5
Field Goals Attempted
J.R. Smith 10.7
Fred VanVleet 12.5
+1.8
3-Pointers Made
J.R. Smith 2.0
Fred VanVleet 2.5
+0.5
3-Pointers Attempted
J.R. Smith 5.3
Fred VanVleet 6.8
+1.5
Free Throws Made
J.R. Smith 1.5
Fred VanVleet 2.3
+0.8
Free Throws Attempted
J.R. Smith 2.0
Fred VanVleet 2.7
+0.7
Offensive Rebounds
J.R. Smith 0.5
+0.1
Fred VanVleet 0.4
Defensive Rebounds
J.R. Smith 2.6
Fred VanVleet 3.0
+0.4
Total Rebounds
J.R. Smith 3.1
Fred VanVleet 3.4
+0.3
Assists
J.R. Smith 2.1
Fred VanVleet 5.7
+3.6
Steals
J.R. Smith 1.0
Fred VanVleet 1.4
+0.4
Blocks
J.R. Smith 0.2
Fred VanVleet 0.5
+0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
J.R. Smith 1.3
Fred VanVleet 1.7
+0.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
J.R. Smith 2.2
Fred VanVleet 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, rebounds and steals while Fred VanVleet has more total assists and blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- J.R. Smith played more years (+7) and games (+427), and has more points (+3,944), field goals made (+1,617), 3-pointers made (+544), free throws made (+166), offensive rebounds (+255), defensive rebounds (+934), total rebounds (+1,189) and steals (+217)
- Fred VanVleet has more assists (+1,044) and blocks (+49)
- J.R. Smith has more turnovers (+405) and personal fouls (+986)
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- J.R. Smith has more field goals attempted (+3,580), 3-pointers attempted (+1,447) and free throws attempted (+492)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
J.R. Smith 16
+7
Fred VanVleet 9
Games
J.R. Smith 977
+427
Fred VanVleet 550
Points
J.R. Smith 12,148
+3,944
Fred VanVleet 8,204
Field Goals Made
J.R. Smith 4,380
+1,617
Fred VanVleet 2,763
Field Goals Attempted
J.R. Smith 10,465
+3,580
Fred VanVleet 6,885
3-Pointers Made
J.R. Smith 1,930
+544
Fred VanVleet 1,386
3-Pointers Attempted
J.R. Smith 5,178
+1,447
Fred VanVleet 3,731
Free Throws Made
J.R. Smith 1,458
+166
Fred VanVleet 1,292
Free Throws Attempted
J.R. Smith 1,990
+492
Fred VanVleet 1,498
Offensive Rebounds
J.R. Smith 494
+255
Fred VanVleet 239
Defensive Rebounds
J.R. Smith 2,579
+934
Fred VanVleet 1,645
Total Rebounds
J.R. Smith 3,073
+1,189
Fred VanVleet 1,884
Assists
J.R. Smith 2,077
Fred VanVleet 3,121
+1,044
Steals
J.R. Smith 974
+217
Fred VanVleet 757
Blocks
J.R. Smith 204
Fred VanVleet 253
+49
Turnovers
(lower is better)
J.R. Smith 1,315
+405
Fred VanVleet 910
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
J.R. Smith 2,191
+986
Fred VanVleet 1,205

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
J.R. Smith 41.9%
+1.8
Fred VanVleet 40.1%
3-Point Percentage
J.R. Smith 37.3%
+0.2
Fred VanVleet 37.1%
Free Throw Percentage
J.R. Smith 73.3%
Fred VanVleet 86.2%
+12.9

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- J.R. Smith has better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.1), defensive rebounds (+0.5) and total rebounds (+0.6)
- Fred VanVleet has better averages in points (+0.3), 3-pointers made (+0.1), free throws made (+0.2) and assists (+2.3)
- J.R. Smith has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.6)
- Fred VanVleet has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.1)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
J.R. Smith 10.7
Fred VanVleet 11.0
+0.3
Field Goals Made
J.R. Smith 3.7
Fred VanVleet 3.7
Field Goals Attempted
J.R. Smith 9.3
Fred VanVleet 9.3
3-Pointers Made
J.R. Smith 2.1
Fred VanVleet 2.2
+0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
J.R. Smith 5.7
Fred VanVleet 5.7
Free Throws Made
J.R. Smith 1.2
Fred VanVleet 1.4
+0.2
Free Throws Attempted
J.R. Smith 1.6
Fred VanVleet 1.6
Offensive Rebounds
J.R. Smith 0.4
+0.1
Fred VanVleet 0.3
Defensive Rebounds
J.R. Smith 2.6
+0.5
Fred VanVleet 2.1
Total Rebounds
J.R. Smith 3.0
+0.6
Fred VanVleet 2.4
Assists
J.R. Smith 1.3
Fred VanVleet 3.6
+2.3
Steals
J.R. Smith 0.9
Fred VanVleet 0.9
Blocks
J.R. Smith 0.3
Fred VanVleet 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
J.R. Smith 1.0
Fred VanVleet 1.1
+0.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
J.R. Smith 2.5
+0.6
Fred VanVleet 1.9

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, rebounds, steals and blocks while Fred VanVleet has more total assists.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- J.R. Smith played more years (+6) and games (+81), and has more points (+844), field goals made (+300), 3-pointers made (+164), free throws made (+80), offensive rebounds (+41), defensive rebounds (+243), total rebounds (+284), steals (+76) and blocks (+19)
- Fred VanVleet has more assists (+24)
- J.R. Smith has more turnovers (+78) and personal fouls (+240)
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- J.R. Smith has more field goals attempted (+755), 3-pointers attempted (+462) and free throws attempted (+134)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
J.R. Smith 12
+6
Fred VanVleet 6
Games
J.R. Smith 140
+81
Fred VanVleet 59
Points
J.R. Smith 1,493
+844
Fred VanVleet 649
Field Goals Made
J.R. Smith 519
+300
Fred VanVleet 219
Field Goals Attempted
J.R. Smith 1,306
+755
Fred VanVleet 551
3-Pointers Made
J.R. Smith 294
+164
Fred VanVleet 130
3-Pointers Attempted
J.R. Smith 801
+462
Fred VanVleet 339
Free Throws Made
J.R. Smith 161
+80
Fred VanVleet 81
Free Throws Attempted
J.R. Smith 228
+134
Fred VanVleet 94
Offensive Rebounds
J.R. Smith 58
+41
Fred VanVleet 17
Defensive Rebounds
J.R. Smith 366
+243
Fred VanVleet 123
Total Rebounds
J.R. Smith 424
+284
Fred VanVleet 140
Assists
J.R. Smith 187
Fred VanVleet 211
+24
Steals
J.R. Smith 127
+76
Fred VanVleet 51
Blocks
J.R. Smith 38
+19
Fred VanVleet 19
Turnovers
(lower is better)
J.R. Smith 143
+78
Fred VanVleet 65
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
J.R. Smith 355
+240
Fred VanVleet 115

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Fred VanVleet has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than J.R. Smith. They are tied in field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
J.R. Smith 39.7%
Fred VanVleet 39.7%
3-Point Percentage
J.R. Smith 36.7%
Fred VanVleet 38.3%
+1.6
Free Throw Percentage
J.R. Smith 70.6%
Fred VanVleet 86.2%
+15.6
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