Complete Stats Comparison of J.R. Smith and Zion Williamson

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by J.R. Smith and Zion Williamson 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
5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		16
seasons
Zion Williamson5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		0
6
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
J.R. Smith5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		12
Playoffs
Zion Williamson0
0
0
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
J.R. Smith3
stats		11
stats		2
stats
Zion Williamson9
stats		3
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
J.R. Smith10
stats		12
stats		3
stats
Zion Williamson2
stats		2
stats		0
stats

- "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, Zion Williamson 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 3-pointers made (+1.9)
- Zion Williamson has better averages in points (+12.2), field goals made (+5.0), free throws made (+4.0), offensive rebounds (+1.8), defensive rebounds (+1.7), total rebounds (+3.5), assists (+2.2), steals (+0.1) and blocks (+0.4)
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- Zion Williamson has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.5) and personal fouls (+0.1)
- J.R. Smith has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+4.9)
- Zion Williamson has higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.4) and free throws attempted (+6.0)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
J.R. Smith 12.4
Zion Williamson 24.6
+12.2
Field Goals Made
J.R. Smith 4.5
Zion Williamson 9.5
+5.0
Field Goals Attempted
J.R. Smith 10.7
Zion Williamson 16.1
+5.4
3-Pointers Made
J.R. Smith 2.0
+1.9
Zion Williamson 0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
J.R. Smith 5.3
+4.9
Zion Williamson 0.4
Free Throws Made
J.R. Smith 1.5
Zion Williamson 5.5
+4.0
Free Throws Attempted
J.R. Smith 2.0
Zion Williamson 8.0
+6.0
Offensive Rebounds
J.R. Smith 0.5
Zion Williamson 2.3
+1.8
Defensive Rebounds
J.R. Smith 2.6
Zion Williamson 4.3
+1.7
Total Rebounds
J.R. Smith 3.1
Zion Williamson 6.6
+3.5
Assists
J.R. Smith 2.1
Zion Williamson 4.3
+2.2
Steals
J.R. Smith 1.0
Zion Williamson 1.1
+0.1
Blocks
J.R. Smith 0.2
Zion Williamson 0.6
+0.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
J.R. Smith 1.3
Zion Williamson 2.8
+1.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
J.R. Smith 2.2
Zion Williamson 2.3
+0.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, J.R. Smith has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Zion Williamson.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- J.R. Smith played more years (+10) and games (+755), and has more points (+6,690), field goals made (+2,280), 3-pointers made (+1,898), free throws made (+232), defensive rebounds (+1,627), total rebounds (+1,614), assists (+1,125), steals (+739) and blocks (+63)
- Zion Williamson has more offensive rebounds (+13)
- J.R. Smith has more turnovers (+684) and personal fouls (+1,690)
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- J.R. Smith has more field goals attempted (+6,883), 3-pointers attempted (+5,080) and free throws attempted (+212)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
J.R. Smith 16
+10
Zion Williamson 6
Games
J.R. Smith 977
+755
Zion Williamson 222
Points
J.R. Smith 12,148
+6,690
Zion Williamson 5,458
Field Goals Made
J.R. Smith 4,380
+2,280
Zion Williamson 2,100
Field Goals Attempted
J.R. Smith 10,465
+6,883
Zion Williamson 3,582
3-Pointers Made
J.R. Smith 1,930
+1,898
Zion Williamson 32
3-Pointers Attempted
J.R. Smith 5,178
+5,080
Zion Williamson 98
Free Throws Made
J.R. Smith 1,458
+232
Zion Williamson 1,226
Free Throws Attempted
J.R. Smith 1,990
+212
Zion Williamson 1,778
Offensive Rebounds
J.R. Smith 494
Zion Williamson 507
+13
Defensive Rebounds
J.R. Smith 2,579
+1,627
Zion Williamson 952
Total Rebounds
J.R. Smith 3,073
+1,614
Zion Williamson 1,459
Assists
J.R. Smith 2,077
+1,125
Zion Williamson 952
Steals
J.R. Smith 974
+739
Zion Williamson 235
Blocks
J.R. Smith 204
+63
Zion Williamson 141
Turnovers
(lower is better)
J.R. Smith 1,315
+684
Zion Williamson 631
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
J.R. Smith 2,191
+1,690
Zion Williamson 501

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
J.R. Smith 41.9%
Zion Williamson 58.6%
+16.7
3-Point Percentage
J.R. Smith 37.3%
+4.6
Zion Williamson 32.7%
Free Throw Percentage
J.R. Smith 73.3%
+4.3
Zion Williamson 69.0%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightZion Williamson didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- J.R. Smith has better averages in points (+10.7), field goals made (+3.7), 3-pointers made (+2.1), free throws made (+1.2), offensive rebounds (+0.4), defensive rebounds (+2.6), total rebounds (+3.0), assists (+1.3), steals (+0.9) and blocks (+0.3)
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- J.R. Smith has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.0) and personal fouls (+2.5)
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- J.R. Smith has higher averages in field goals attempted (+9.3), 3-pointers attempted (+5.7) and free throws attempted (+1.6)
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Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightZion Williamson didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- J.R. Smith played more years (+12) and games (+140), and has more points (+1,493), field goals made (+519), 3-pointers made (+294), free throws made (+161), offensive rebounds (+58), defensive rebounds (+366), total rebounds (+424), assists (+187), steals (+127) and blocks (+38)
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- J.R. Smith has more turnovers (+143) and personal fouls (+355)
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- J.R. Smith has more field goals attempted (+1,306), 3-pointers attempted (+801) and free throws attempted (+228)
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Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightZion Williamson didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher percentages in the Playoffs?

- J.R. Smith has field goal percentage (+39.7), 3-point percentage (+36.7) and free throw percentage (+70.6)
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