Complete Stats Comparison of LaMelo Ball and J.R. Smith

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by LaMelo Ball 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
LaMelo Ball5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		0
5
seasons
J.R. Smith0
5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		16
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
LaMelo Ball0
0
0
Playoffs
J.R. Smith5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		12
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
LaMelo Ball10
stats		2
stats		2
stats
J.R. Smith2
stats		12
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
LaMelo Ball2
stats		2
stats		0
stats
J.R. Smith10
stats		12
stats		3
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, LaMelo Ball has better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than J.R. Smith.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- LaMelo Ball has better averages in points (+8.6), field goals made (+2.9), 3-pointers made (+1.1), free throws made (+1.6), offensive rebounds (+0.8), defensive rebounds (+2.1), total rebounds (+2.9), assists (+5.3), steals (+0.5) and blocks (+0.1)
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- LaMelo Ball has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+2.0) and personal fouls (+0.9)
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- LaMelo Ball has higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.9), 3-pointers attempted (+3.1) and free throws attempted (+1.7)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
LaMelo Ball 21.0
+8.6
J.R. Smith 12.4
Field Goals Made
LaMelo Ball 7.4
+2.9
J.R. Smith 4.5
Field Goals Attempted
LaMelo Ball 17.6
+6.9
J.R. Smith 10.7
3-Pointers Made
LaMelo Ball 3.1
+1.1
J.R. Smith 2.0
3-Pointers Attempted
LaMelo Ball 8.4
+3.1
J.R. Smith 5.3
Free Throws Made
LaMelo Ball 3.1
+1.6
J.R. Smith 1.5
Free Throws Attempted
LaMelo Ball 3.7
+1.7
J.R. Smith 2.0
Offensive Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 1.3
+0.8
J.R. Smith 0.5
Defensive Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 4.7
+2.1
J.R. Smith 2.6
Total Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 6.0
+2.9
J.R. Smith 3.1
Assists
LaMelo Ball 7.4
+5.3
J.R. Smith 2.1
Steals
LaMelo Ball 1.5
+0.5
J.R. Smith 1.0
Blocks
LaMelo Ball 0.3
+0.1
J.R. Smith 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
LaMelo Ball 3.3
+2.0
J.R. Smith 1.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
LaMelo Ball 3.1
+0.9
J.R. Smith 2.2

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 LaMelo Ball.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

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- J.R. Smith played more years (+11) and games (+746), and has more points (+7,289), field goals made (+2,664), 3-pointers made (+1,225), free throws made (+736), offensive rebounds (+205), defensive rebounds (+1,489), total rebounds (+1,694), assists (+367), steals (+634) and blocks (+128)
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- J.R. Smith has more turnovers (+546) and personal fouls (+1,464)
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- J.R. Smith has more field goals attempted (+6,392), 3-pointers attempted (+3,244) and free throws attempted (+1,127)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
LaMelo Ball 5
J.R. Smith 16
+11
Games
LaMelo Ball 231
J.R. Smith 977
+746
Points
LaMelo Ball 4,859
J.R. Smith 12,148
+7,289
Field Goals Made
LaMelo Ball 1,716
J.R. Smith 4,380
+2,664
Field Goals Attempted
LaMelo Ball 4,073
J.R. Smith 10,465
+6,392
3-Pointers Made
LaMelo Ball 705
J.R. Smith 1,930
+1,225
3-Pointers Attempted
LaMelo Ball 1,934
J.R. Smith 5,178
+3,244
Free Throws Made
LaMelo Ball 722
J.R. Smith 1,458
+736
Free Throws Attempted
LaMelo Ball 863
J.R. Smith 1,990
+1,127
Offensive Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 289
J.R. Smith 494
+205
Defensive Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 1,090
J.R. Smith 2,579
+1,489
Total Rebounds
LaMelo Ball 1,379
J.R. Smith 3,073
+1,694
Assists
LaMelo Ball 1,710
J.R. Smith 2,077
+367
Steals
LaMelo Ball 340
J.R. Smith 974
+634
Blocks
LaMelo Ball 76
J.R. Smith 204
+128
Turnovers
(lower is better)
LaMelo Ball 769
J.R. Smith 1,315
+546
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
LaMelo Ball 727
J.R. Smith 2,191
+1,464

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LaMelo Ball 42.1%
+0.2
J.R. Smith 41.9%
3-Point Percentage
LaMelo Ball 36.5%
J.R. Smith 37.3%
+0.8
Free Throw Percentage
LaMelo Ball 83.7%
+10.4
J.R. Smith 73.3%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLaMelo Ball didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

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- 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)

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLaMelo Ball didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

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- 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)

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLaMelo Ball didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher percentages in the Playoffs?

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