Complete Stats Comparison of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and J.R. Smith

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 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

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
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar4
(points, rebounds, assists, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		20
seasons
J.R. Smith1
(steals)		0
16
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		18
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
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar8
stats		11
stats		1
stat
J.R. Smith4
stats		3
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar9
stats		11
stats		2
stats
J.R. Smith3
stats		3
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: Offensive and defensive rebounds, blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. 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, out of the five main statistical categories, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in points, rebounds, assists and blocks while J.R. Smith had better average in steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in points (+12.2), field goals made (+5.7), free throws made (+2.8), offensive rebounds (+1.9), defensive rebounds (+5.0), total rebounds (+8.1), assists (+1.5) and blocks (+2.4)
- J.R. Smith had better averages in 3-pointers made (+2.0) and steals (+0.1)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.4) and personal fouls (+0.8)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher averages in field goals attempted (+7.4) and free throws attempted (+4.0)
- J.R. Smith had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+5.3)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.6
+12.2
J.R. Smith 12.4
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.2
+5.7
J.R. Smith 4.5
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.1
+7.4
J.R. Smith 10.7
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
J.R. Smith 2.0
+2.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
J.R. Smith 5.3
+5.3
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.3
+2.8
J.R. Smith 1.5
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
+4.0
J.R. Smith 2.0
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+1.9 *
J.R. Smith 0.5
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 7.6
+5.0 *
J.R. Smith 2.6
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 11.2
+8.1
J.R. Smith 3.1
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.6
+1.5
J.R. Smith 2.1
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.9
*
J.R. Smith 1.0
+0.1
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+2.4 *
J.R. Smith 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.7
+1.4 *
J.R. Smith 1.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.0
+0.8
J.R. Smith 2.2

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than J.R. Smith.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+4) and games (+583), and had more points (+26,239), field goals made (+11,457), free throws made (+5,254), offensive rebounds (+2,481), defensive rebounds (+6,815), total rebounds (+14,367), assists (+3,583), steals (+186) and blocks (+2,985)
- J.R. Smith had more 3-pointers made (+1,929)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more turnovers (+1,212) and personal fouls (+2,466)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more field goals attempted (+17,842) and free throws attempted (+7,314)
- J.R. Smith had more 3-pointers attempted (+5,160)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 20
+4
J.R. Smith 16
Games
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,560
+583
J.R. Smith 977
Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 38,387
+26,239
J.R. Smith 12,148
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 15,837
+11,457
J.R. Smith 4,380
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 28,307
+17,842
J.R. Smith 10,465
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1
*
J.R. Smith 1,930
+1,929
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
*
J.R. Smith 5,178
+5,160
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6,712
+5,254
J.R. Smith 1,458
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,304
+7,314
J.R. Smith 1,990
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,975
+2,481 *
J.R. Smith 494
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,394
+6,815 *
J.R. Smith 2,579
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 17,440
+14,367
J.R. Smith 3,073
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,660
+3,583
J.R. Smith 2,077
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,160
+186 *
J.R. Smith 974
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3,189
+2,985 *
J.R. Smith 204
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,527
+1,212 *
J.R. Smith 1,315
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,657
+2,466
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 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 55.9%
+14.0
J.R. Smith 41.9%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5.6%
*
J.R. Smith 37.3%
+31.7
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 72.1%
J.R. Smith 73.3%
+1.2

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than J.R. Smith.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had better averages in points (+13.6), field goals made (+6.2), free throws made (+3.2), offensive rebounds (+2.2), defensive rebounds (+3.9), total rebounds (+7.5), assists (+1.9), steals (+0.1) and blocks (+2.1)
- J.R. Smith had better average in 3-pointers made (+2.1)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.6) and personal fouls (+0.9)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had higher averages in field goals attempted (+9.4) and free throws attempted (+4.4)
- J.R. Smith had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+5.7)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.3
+13.6
J.R. Smith 10.7
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9.9
+6.2
J.R. Smith 3.7
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.7
+9.4
J.R. Smith 9.3
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
J.R. Smith 2.1
+2.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
J.R. Smith 5.7
+5.7
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.4
+3.2
J.R. Smith 1.2
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
+4.4
J.R. Smith 1.6
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+2.2 *
J.R. Smith 0.4
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.5
+3.9 *
J.R. Smith 2.6
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.5
+7.5
J.R. Smith 3.0
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.2
+1.9
J.R. Smith 1.3
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1.0
+0.1 *
J.R. Smith 0.9
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+2.1 *
J.R. Smith 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+1.6 *
J.R. Smith 1.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.4
+0.9
J.R. Smith 2.5

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than J.R. Smith.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+6) and games (+97), and had more points (+4,269), field goals made (+1,837), free throws made (+889), offensive rebounds (+447), defensive rebounds (+907), total rebounds (+2,057), assists (+580), steals (+62) and blocks (+438)
- J.R. Smith had more 3-pointers made (+294)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more turnovers (+304) and personal fouls (+442)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had more field goals attempted (+3,116) and free throws attempted (+1,191)
- J.R. Smith had more 3-pointers attempted (+797)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
+6
J.R. Smith 12
Games
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 237
+97
J.R. Smith 140
Points
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,762
+4,269
J.R. Smith 1,493
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,356
+1,837
J.R. Smith 519
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,422
+3,116
J.R. Smith 1,306
3-Pointers Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0
*
J.R. Smith 294
+294
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4
*
J.R. Smith 801
+797
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,050
+889
J.R. Smith 161
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,419
+1,191
J.R. Smith 228
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 505
+447 *
J.R. Smith 58
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,273
+907 *
J.R. Smith 366
Total Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,481
+2,057
J.R. Smith 424
Assists
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 767
+580
J.R. Smith 187
Steals
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 189
+62 *
J.R. Smith 127
Blocks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 476
+438 *
J.R. Smith 38
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 447
+304 *
J.R. Smith 143
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 797
+442
J.R. Smith 355

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 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
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 53.3%
+13.6
J.R. Smith 39.7%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0%
*
J.R. Smith 36.7%
+36.7
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 74.0%
+3.4
J.R. Smith 70.6%
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