Complete Stats Comparison of Julius Erving and J.R. Smith

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Julius Erving 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 / Stats / Stats Rankings

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
Julius Erving5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		11
seasons
J.R. Smith0
0
16
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Julius Erving5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		11
Playoffs
J.R. Smith0
0
12
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Julius Erving9
stats		9
stats		2
stats
J.R. Smith3
stats		5
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Julius Erving9
stats		10
stats		2
stats
J.R. Smith3
stats		4
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...

Notes: Turnovers started to be recorded in 1977-78. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80.
(*) = some years in his career don't have the stat.

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Julius Erving had better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than J.R. Smith.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Julius Erving had better averages in points (+9.6), field goals made (+4.2), free throws made (+3.1), offensive rebounds (+2.0), defensive rebounds (+1.6), total rebounds (+3.6), assists (+1.8), steals (+0.8) and blocks (+1.3)
- J.R. Smith had better average in 3-pointers made (+1.9)
- Julius Erving had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.8) and personal fouls (+0.5)
-
- Julius Erving had higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.4) and free throws attempted (+3.9)
- J.R. Smith had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+5.0)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Julius Erving 22.0
+9.6
J.R. Smith 12.4
Field Goals Made
Julius Erving 8.7
+4.2
J.R. Smith 4.5
Field Goals Attempted
Julius Erving 17.1
+6.4
J.R. Smith 10.7
3-Pointers Made
Julius Erving 0.1
*
J.R. Smith 2.0
+1.9
3-Pointers Attempted
Julius Erving 0.3
*
J.R. Smith 5.3
+5.0
Free Throws Made
Julius Erving 4.6
+3.1
J.R. Smith 1.5
Free Throws Attempted
Julius Erving 5.9
+3.9
J.R. Smith 2.0
Offensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 2.5
+2.0
J.R. Smith 0.5
Defensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 4.2
+1.6
J.R. Smith 2.6
Total Rebounds
Julius Erving 6.7
+3.6
J.R. Smith 3.1
Assists
Julius Erving 3.9
+1.8
J.R. Smith 2.1
Steals
Julius Erving 1.8
+0.8
J.R. Smith 1.0
Blocks
Julius Erving 1.5
+1.3
J.R. Smith 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 3.1
+1.8 *
J.R. Smith 1.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 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, Julius Erving had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than J.R. Smith.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Julius Erving had more points (+6,216), field goals made (+2,857), free throws made (+2,386), offensive rebounds (+1,573), defensive rebounds (+955), total rebounds (+2,528), assists (+1,147), steals (+534) and blocks (+1,089)
- J.R. Smith played more years (+5) and games (+141), and had more 3-pointers made (+1,884)
- Julius Erving had more turnovers (+1,008) and personal fouls (+95)
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- Julius Erving had more field goals attempted (+3,811) and free throws attempted (+2,960)
- J.R. Smith had more 3-pointers attempted (+5,002)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Julius Erving 11
J.R. Smith 16
+5
Games
Julius Erving 836
J.R. Smith 977
+141
Points
Julius Erving 18,364
+6,216
J.R. Smith 12,148
Field Goals Made
Julius Erving 7,237
+2,857
J.R. Smith 4,380
Field Goals Attempted
Julius Erving 14,276
+3,811
J.R. Smith 10,465
3-Pointers Made
Julius Erving 46
*
J.R. Smith 1,930
+1,884
3-Pointers Attempted
Julius Erving 176
*
J.R. Smith 5,178
+5,002
Free Throws Made
Julius Erving 3,844
+2,386
J.R. Smith 1,458
Free Throws Attempted
Julius Erving 4,950
+2,960
J.R. Smith 1,990
Offensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 2,067
+1,573
J.R. Smith 494
Defensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 3,534
+955
J.R. Smith 2,579
Total Rebounds
Julius Erving 5,601
+2,528
J.R. Smith 3,073
Assists
Julius Erving 3,224
+1,147
J.R. Smith 2,077
Steals
Julius Erving 1,508
+534
J.R. Smith 974
Blocks
Julius Erving 1,293
+1,089
J.R. Smith 204
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 2,323
+1,008 *
J.R. Smith 1,315
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 2,286
+95
J.R. Smith 2,191

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Julius Erving 50.7%
+8.8
J.R. Smith 41.9%
3-Point Percentage
Julius Erving 26.1%
*
J.R. Smith 37.3%
+11.2
Free Throw Percentage
Julius Erving 77.7%
+4.4
J.R. Smith 73.3%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Julius Erving had better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than J.R. Smith.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Julius Erving had better averages in points (+11.2), field goals made (+4.7), free throws made (+3.8), offensive rebounds (+2.2), defensive rebounds (+1.9), total rebounds (+4.0), assists (+2.9), steals (+0.8) and blocks (+1.4)
- J.R. Smith had better average in 3-pointers made (+2.0)
- Julius Erving had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+2.2) and personal fouls (+0.4)
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- Julius Erving had higher averages in field goals attempted (+8.0) and free throws attempted (+4.8)
- J.R. Smith had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+5.4)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Julius Erving 21.9
+11.2
J.R. Smith 10.7
Field Goals Made
Julius Erving 8.4
+4.7
J.R. Smith 3.7
Field Goals Attempted
Julius Erving 17.3
+8.0
J.R. Smith 9.3
3-Pointers Made
Julius Erving 0.1
*
J.R. Smith 2.1
+2.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Julius Erving 0.3
*
J.R. Smith 5.7
+5.4
Free Throws Made
Julius Erving 5.0
+3.8
J.R. Smith 1.2
Free Throws Attempted
Julius Erving 6.4
+4.8
J.R. Smith 1.6
Offensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 2.6
+2.2
J.R. Smith 0.4
Defensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 4.5
+1.9
J.R. Smith 2.6
Total Rebounds
Julius Erving 7.0
+4.0
J.R. Smith 3.0
Assists
Julius Erving 4.2
+2.9
J.R. Smith 1.3
Steals
Julius Erving 1.7
+0.8
J.R. Smith 0.9
Blocks
Julius Erving 1.7
+1.4
J.R. Smith 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 3.2
+2.2 *
J.R. Smith 1.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 2.9
+0.4
J.R. Smith 2.5

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Julius Erving had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than J.R. Smith.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Julius Erving played more games (+1) and had more points (+1,595), field goals made (+668), free throws made (+546), offensive rebounds (+302), defensive rebounds (+268), total rebounds (+570), assists (+407), steals (+108) and blocks (+201)
- J.R. Smith played more years (+1) and had more 3-pointers made (+287)
- Julius Erving had more turnovers (+253) and personal fouls (+48)
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- Julius Erving had more field goals attempted (+1,135) and free throws attempted (+680)
- J.R. Smith had more 3-pointers attempted (+765)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Julius Erving 11
J.R. Smith 12
+1
Games
Julius Erving 141
+1
J.R. Smith 140
Points
Julius Erving 3,088
+1,595
J.R. Smith 1,493
Field Goals Made
Julius Erving 1,187
+668
J.R. Smith 519
Field Goals Attempted
Julius Erving 2,441
+1,135
J.R. Smith 1,306
3-Pointers Made
Julius Erving 7
*
J.R. Smith 294
+287
3-Pointers Attempted
Julius Erving 36
*
J.R. Smith 801
+765
Free Throws Made
Julius Erving 707
+546
J.R. Smith 161
Free Throws Attempted
Julius Erving 908
+680
J.R. Smith 228
Offensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 360
+302
J.R. Smith 58
Defensive Rebounds
Julius Erving 634
+268
J.R. Smith 366
Total Rebounds
Julius Erving 994
+570
J.R. Smith 424
Assists
Julius Erving 594
+407
J.R. Smith 187
Steals
Julius Erving 235
+108
J.R. Smith 127
Blocks
Julius Erving 239
+201
J.R. Smith 38
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 396
+253 *
J.R. Smith 143
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Julius Erving 403
+48
J.R. Smith 355

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Julius Erving 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
Julius Erving 48.6%
+8.9
J.R. Smith 39.7%
3-Point Percentage
Julius Erving 19.4%
*
J.R. Smith 36.7%
+17.3
Free Throw Percentage
Julius Erving 77.9%
+7.3
J.R. Smith 70.6%
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