Complete Stats Comparison of Scottie Pippen and J.R. Smith

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Scottie Pippen 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
Scottie Pippen5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		17
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
Scottie Pippen5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		16
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
Scottie Pippen9
stats		11
stats		1
stat
J.R. Smith3
stats		3
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Scottie Pippen9
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...

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Scottie Pippen had better averages in points (+3.7), field goals made (+1.8), free throws made (+1.2), offensive rebounds (+1.3), defensive rebounds (+2.0), total rebounds (+3.3), assists (+3.1), steals (+1.0) and blocks (+0.6)
- J.R. Smith had better average in 3-pointers made (+1.2)
- Scottie Pippen had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.5) and personal fouls (+0.6)
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- Scottie Pippen had higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.6) and free throws attempted (+1.8)
- J.R. Smith had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.8)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Scottie Pippen 16.1
+3.7
J.R. Smith 12.4
Field Goals Made
Scottie Pippen 6.3
+1.8
J.R. Smith 4.5
Field Goals Attempted
Scottie Pippen 13.3
+2.6
J.R. Smith 10.7
3-Pointers Made
Scottie Pippen 0.8
J.R. Smith 2.0
+1.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Scottie Pippen 2.5
J.R. Smith 5.3
+2.8
Free Throws Made
Scottie Pippen 2.7
+1.2
J.R. Smith 1.5
Free Throws Attempted
Scottie Pippen 3.8
+1.8
J.R. Smith 2.0
Offensive Rebounds
Scottie Pippen 1.8
+1.3
J.R. Smith 0.5
Defensive Rebounds
Scottie Pippen 4.6
+2.0
J.R. Smith 2.6
Total Rebounds
Scottie Pippen 6.4
+3.3
J.R. Smith 3.1
Assists
Scottie Pippen 5.2
+3.1
J.R. Smith 2.1
Steals
Scottie Pippen 2.0
+1.0
J.R. Smith 1.0
Blocks
Scottie Pippen 0.8
+0.6
J.R. Smith 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Scottie Pippen 2.8
+1.5
J.R. Smith 1.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Scottie Pippen 2.8
+0.6
J.R. Smith 2.2

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Scottie Pippen had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than J.R. Smith.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Scottie Pippen played more years (+1) and games (+201), and had more points (+6,792), field goals made (+3,040), free throws made (+1,664), offensive rebounds (+1,574), defensive rebounds (+2,847), total rebounds (+4,421), assists (+4,058), steals (+1,333) and blocks (+743)
- J.R. Smith had more 3-pointers made (+952)
- Scottie Pippen had more turnovers (+1,942) and personal fouls (+1,138)
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- Scottie Pippen had more field goals attempted (+5,235) and free throws attempted (+2,447)
- J.R. Smith had more 3-pointers attempted (+2,176)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Scottie Pippen 17
+1
J.R. Smith 16
Games
Scottie Pippen 1,178
+201
J.R. Smith 977
Points
Scottie Pippen 18,940
+6,792
J.R. Smith 12,148
Field Goals Made
Scottie Pippen 7,420
+3,040
J.R. Smith 4,380
Field Goals Attempted
Scottie Pippen 15,700
+5,235
J.R. Smith 10,465
3-Pointers Made
Scottie Pippen 978
J.R. Smith 1,930
+952
3-Pointers Attempted
Scottie Pippen 3,002
J.R. Smith 5,178
+2,176
Free Throws Made
Scottie Pippen 3,122
+1,664
J.R. Smith 1,458
Free Throws Attempted
Scottie Pippen 4,437
+2,447
J.R. Smith 1,990
Offensive Rebounds
Scottie Pippen 2,068
+1,574
J.R. Smith 494
Defensive Rebounds
Scottie Pippen 5,426
+2,847
J.R. Smith 2,579
Total Rebounds
Scottie Pippen 7,494
+4,421
J.R. Smith 3,073
Assists
Scottie Pippen 6,135
+4,058
J.R. Smith 2,077
Steals
Scottie Pippen 2,307
+1,333
J.R. Smith 974
Blocks
Scottie Pippen 947
+743
J.R. Smith 204
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Scottie Pippen 3,257
+1,942
J.R. Smith 1,315
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Scottie Pippen 3,329
+1,138
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 Scottie Pippen had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Scottie Pippen 47.3%
+5.4
J.R. Smith 41.9%
3-Point Percentage
Scottie Pippen 32.6%
J.R. Smith 37.3%
+4.7
Free Throw Percentage
Scottie Pippen 70.4%
J.R. Smith 73.3%
+2.9

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Scottie Pippen had better averages in points (+6.8), field goals made (+2.7), free throws made (+2.5), offensive rebounds (+1.8), defensive rebounds (+2.8), total rebounds (+4.6), assists (+3.7), steals (+1.0) and blocks (+0.6)
- J.R. Smith had better average in 3-pointers made (+1.1)
- Scottie Pippen had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.9) and personal fouls (+0.8)
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- Scottie Pippen had higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.2) and free throws attempted (+3.5)
- J.R. Smith had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.5)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Scottie Pippen 17.5
+6.8
J.R. Smith 10.7
Field Goals Made
Scottie Pippen 6.4
+2.7
J.R. Smith 3.7
Field Goals Attempted
Scottie Pippen 14.5
+5.2
J.R. Smith 9.3
3-Pointers Made
Scottie Pippen 1.0
J.R. Smith 2.1
+1.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Scottie Pippen 3.2
J.R. Smith 5.7
+2.5
Free Throws Made
Scottie Pippen 3.7
+2.5
J.R. Smith 1.2
Free Throws Attempted
Scottie Pippen 5.1
+3.5
J.R. Smith 1.6
Offensive Rebounds
Scottie Pippen 2.2
+1.8
J.R. Smith 0.4
Defensive Rebounds
Scottie Pippen 5.4
+2.8
J.R. Smith 2.6
Total Rebounds
Scottie Pippen 7.6
+4.6
J.R. Smith 3.0
Assists
Scottie Pippen 5.0
+3.7
J.R. Smith 1.3
Steals
Scottie Pippen 1.9
+1.0
J.R. Smith 0.9
Blocks
Scottie Pippen 0.9
+0.6
J.R. Smith 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Scottie Pippen 2.9
+1.9
J.R. Smith 1.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Scottie Pippen 3.3
+0.8
J.R. Smith 2.5

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Scottie Pippen played more years (+4) and games (+68), and had more points (+2,149), field goals made (+816), free throws made (+611), offensive rebounds (+408), defensive rebounds (+751), total rebounds (+1,159), assists (+861), steals (+268) and blocks (+147)
- J.R. Smith had more 3-pointers made (+94)
- Scottie Pippen had more turnovers (+459) and personal fouls (+332)
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- Scottie Pippen had more field goals attempted (+1,703) and free throws attempted (+839)
- J.R. Smith had more 3-pointers attempted (+141)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Scottie Pippen 16
+4
J.R. Smith 12
Games
Scottie Pippen 208
+68
J.R. Smith 140
Points
Scottie Pippen 3,642
+2,149
J.R. Smith 1,493
Field Goals Made
Scottie Pippen 1,335
+816
J.R. Smith 519
Field Goals Attempted
Scottie Pippen 3,009
+1,703
J.R. Smith 1,306
3-Pointers Made
Scottie Pippen 200
J.R. Smith 294
+94
3-Pointers Attempted
Scottie Pippen 660
J.R. Smith 801
+141
Free Throws Made
Scottie Pippen 772
+611
J.R. Smith 161
Free Throws Attempted
Scottie Pippen 1,067
+839
J.R. Smith 228
Offensive Rebounds
Scottie Pippen 466
+408
J.R. Smith 58
Defensive Rebounds
Scottie Pippen 1,117
+751
J.R. Smith 366
Total Rebounds
Scottie Pippen 1,583
+1,159
J.R. Smith 424
Assists
Scottie Pippen 1,048
+861
J.R. Smith 187
Steals
Scottie Pippen 395
+268
J.R. Smith 127
Blocks
Scottie Pippen 185
+147
J.R. Smith 38
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Scottie Pippen 602
+459
J.R. Smith 143
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Scottie Pippen 687
+332
J.R. Smith 355

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Scottie Pippen 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
Scottie Pippen 44.4%
+4.7
J.R. Smith 39.7%
3-Point Percentage
Scottie Pippen 30.3%
J.R. Smith 36.7%
+6.4
Free Throw Percentage
Scottie Pippen 72.4%
+1.8
J.R. Smith 70.6%
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