Complete Stats Comparison of Nikola Jokic and J.R. Smith

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Nikola Jokic 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 / 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
Nikola Jokic5
(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
Nikola Jokic5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, blocks)		7
Playoffs
J.R. Smith0
1
(steals)		12
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Nikola Jokic9
stats		10
stats		2
stats
J.R. Smith3
stats		4
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Nikola Jokic9
stats		9
stats		3
stats
J.R. Smith3
stats		5
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, Nikola Jokic has better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than J.R. Smith.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Nikola Jokic has better averages in points (+9.5), field goals made (+3.9), free throws made (+2.5), offensive rebounds (+2.2), defensive rebounds (+5.7), total rebounds (+7.9), assists (+5.2), steals (+0.3) and blocks (+0.5)
- J.R. Smith has better average in 3-pointers made (+0.9)
- Nikola Jokic has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.6) and personal fouls (+0.5)
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- Nikola Jokic has higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.3) and free throws attempted (+2.8)
- J.R. Smith has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.2)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Nikola Jokic 21.9
+9.5
J.R. Smith 12.4
Field Goals Made
Nikola Jokic 8.4
+3.9
J.R. Smith 4.5
Field Goals Attempted
Nikola Jokic 15.0
+4.3
J.R. Smith 10.7
3-Pointers Made
Nikola Jokic 1.1
J.R. Smith 2.0
+0.9
3-Pointers Attempted
Nikola Jokic 3.1
J.R. Smith 5.3
+2.2
Free Throws Made
Nikola Jokic 4.0
+2.5
J.R. Smith 1.5
Free Throws Attempted
Nikola Jokic 4.8
+2.8
J.R. Smith 2.0
Offensive Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 2.7
+2.2
J.R. Smith 0.5
Defensive Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 8.3
+5.7
J.R. Smith 2.6
Total Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 11.0
+7.9
J.R. Smith 3.1
Assists
Nikola Jokic 7.3
+5.2
J.R. Smith 2.1
Steals
Nikola Jokic 1.3
+0.3
J.R. Smith 1.0
Blocks
Nikola Jokic 0.7
+0.5
J.R. Smith 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Nikola Jokic 2.9
+1.6
J.R. Smith 1.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Nikola Jokic 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, Nikola Jokic has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than J.R. Smith.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Nikola Jokic has more points (+4,565), field goals made (+2,040), free throws made (+1,565), offensive rebounds (+1,545), defensive rebounds (+3,741), total rebounds (+5,286), assists (+3,494), steals (+2) and blocks (+345)
- J.R. Smith played more years (+5) and games (+215), and has more 3-pointers made (+1,080)
- Nikola Jokic has more turnovers (+920)
- J.R. Smith has more personal fouls (+145)
- Nikola Jokic has more field goals attempted (+971) and free throws attempted (+1,676)
- J.R. Smith has more 3-pointers attempted (+2,831)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Nikola Jokic 11
J.R. Smith 16
+5
Games
Nikola Jokic 762
J.R. Smith 977
+215
Points
Nikola Jokic 16,713
+4,565
J.R. Smith 12,148
Field Goals Made
Nikola Jokic 6,420
+2,040
J.R. Smith 4,380
Field Goals Attempted
Nikola Jokic 11,436
+971
J.R. Smith 10,465
3-Pointers Made
Nikola Jokic 850
J.R. Smith 1,930
+1,080
3-Pointers Attempted
Nikola Jokic 2,347
J.R. Smith 5,178
+2,831
Free Throws Made
Nikola Jokic 3,023
+1,565
J.R. Smith 1,458
Free Throws Attempted
Nikola Jokic 3,666
+1,676
J.R. Smith 1,990
Offensive Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 2,039
+1,545
J.R. Smith 494
Defensive Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 6,320
+3,741
J.R. Smith 2,579
Total Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 8,359
+5,286
J.R. Smith 3,073
Assists
Nikola Jokic 5,571
+3,494
J.R. Smith 2,077
Steals
Nikola Jokic 976
+2
J.R. Smith 974
Blocks
Nikola Jokic 549
+345
J.R. Smith 204
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Nikola Jokic 2,235
+920
J.R. Smith 1,315
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Nikola Jokic 2,046
J.R. Smith 2,191
+145

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Nikola Jokic 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
Nikola Jokic 56.1%
+14.2
J.R. Smith 41.9%
3-Point Percentage
Nikola Jokic 36.2%
J.R. Smith 37.3%
+1.1
Free Throw Percentage
Nikola Jokic 82.5%
+9.2
J.R. Smith 73.3%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Nikola Jokic has better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than J.R. Smith.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Nikola Jokic has better averages in points (+16.7), field goals made (+6.7), free throws made (+3.7), offensive rebounds (+2.6), defensive rebounds (+6.7), total rebounds (+9.3), assists (+6.3), steals (+0.3) and blocks (+0.6)
- J.R. Smith has better average in 3-pointers made (+0.3)
- Nikola Jokic has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+2.3) and personal fouls (+0.8)
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- Nikola Jokic has higher averages in field goals attempted (+10.5) and free throws attempted (+4.3)
- J.R. Smith has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+1.2)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Nikola Jokic 27.4
+16.7
J.R. Smith 10.7
Field Goals Made
Nikola Jokic 10.4
+6.7
J.R. Smith 3.7
Field Goals Attempted
Nikola Jokic 19.8
+10.5
J.R. Smith 9.3
3-Pointers Made
Nikola Jokic 1.8
J.R. Smith 2.1
+0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Nikola Jokic 4.5
J.R. Smith 5.7
+1.2
Free Throws Made
Nikola Jokic 4.9
+3.7
J.R. Smith 1.2
Free Throws Attempted
Nikola Jokic 5.9
+4.3
J.R. Smith 1.6
Offensive Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 3.0
+2.6
J.R. Smith 0.4
Defensive Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 9.3
+6.7
J.R. Smith 2.6
Total Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 12.3
+9.3
J.R. Smith 3.0
Assists
Nikola Jokic 7.6
+6.3
J.R. Smith 1.3
Steals
Nikola Jokic 1.2
+0.3
J.R. Smith 0.9
Blocks
Nikola Jokic 0.9
+0.6
J.R. Smith 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Nikola Jokic 3.3
+2.3
J.R. Smith 1.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Nikola Jokic 3.3
+0.8
J.R. Smith 2.5

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Nikola Jokic has more total points, rebounds, assists and blocks while J.R. Smith has more total steals.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Nikola Jokic has more points (+1,087), field goals made (+459), free throws made (+298), offensive rebounds (+228), defensive rebounds (+507), total rebounds (+735), assists (+525) and blocks (+44)
- J.R. Smith played more years (+5) and games (+46), and has more 3-pointers made (+129) and steals (+11)
- Nikola Jokic has more turnovers (+168)
- J.R. Smith has more personal fouls (+41)
- Nikola Jokic has more field goals attempted (+558) and free throws attempted (+328)
- J.R. Smith has more 3-pointers attempted (+376)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Nikola Jokic 7
J.R. Smith 12
+5
Games
Nikola Jokic 94
J.R. Smith 140
+46
Points
Nikola Jokic 2,580
+1,087
J.R. Smith 1,493
Field Goals Made
Nikola Jokic 978
+459
J.R. Smith 519
Field Goals Attempted
Nikola Jokic 1,864
+558
J.R. Smith 1,306
3-Pointers Made
Nikola Jokic 165
J.R. Smith 294
+129
3-Pointers Attempted
Nikola Jokic 425
J.R. Smith 801
+376
Free Throws Made
Nikola Jokic 459
+298
J.R. Smith 161
Free Throws Attempted
Nikola Jokic 556
+328
J.R. Smith 228
Offensive Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 286
+228
J.R. Smith 58
Defensive Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 873
+507
J.R. Smith 366
Total Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 1,159
+735
J.R. Smith 424
Assists
Nikola Jokic 712
+525
J.R. Smith 187
Steals
Nikola Jokic 116
J.R. Smith 127
+11
Blocks
Nikola Jokic 82
+44
J.R. Smith 38
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Nikola Jokic 311
+168
J.R. Smith 143
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Nikola Jokic 314
J.R. Smith 355
+41

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Nikola Jokic has better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than J.R. Smith.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Nikola Jokic 52.5%
+12.8
J.R. Smith 39.7%
3-Point Percentage
Nikola Jokic 38.8%
+2.1
J.R. Smith 36.7%
Free Throw Percentage
Nikola Jokic 82.6%
+12.0
J.R. Smith 70.6%
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