Complete Stats Comparison of Steven Adams and J.R. Smith

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Steven Adams 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
Steven Adams2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		12
seasons
J.R. Smith3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		16
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Steven Adams2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		8
Playoffs
J.R. Smith3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, 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
Steven Adams4
stats		6
stats		1
stat
J.R. Smith7
stats		8
stats		2
stats
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Steven Adams7
stats		5
stats		1
stat
J.R. Smith5
stats		9
stats		2
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, out of the five main statistical categories, J.R. Smith has better averages in points, assists and steals while Steven Adams has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Steven Adams has better averages in offensive rebounds (+3.1), defensive rebounds (+1.8), total rebounds (+4.9) and blocks (+0.7)
- J.R. Smith has better averages in points (+3.6), field goals made (+0.9), 3-pointers made (+2.0), assists (+0.6) and steals (+0.2)
- Steven Adams has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.1) and personal fouls (+0.2)
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- Steven Adams has higher average in free throws attempted (+0.8)
- J.R. Smith has higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.5) and 3-pointers attempted (+5.3)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Steven Adams 8.8
J.R. Smith 12.4
+3.6
Field Goals Made
Steven Adams 3.6
J.R. Smith 4.5
+0.9
Field Goals Attempted
Steven Adams 6.2
J.R. Smith 10.7
+4.5
3-Pointers Made
Steven Adams 0.0
J.R. Smith 2.0
+2.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Steven Adams 0.0
J.R. Smith 5.3
+5.3
Free Throws Made
Steven Adams 1.5
J.R. Smith 1.5
Free Throws Attempted
Steven Adams 2.8
+0.8
J.R. Smith 2.0
Offensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 3.6
+3.1
J.R. Smith 0.5
Defensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 4.4
+1.8
J.R. Smith 2.6
Total Rebounds
Steven Adams 8.0
+4.9
J.R. Smith 3.1
Assists
Steven Adams 1.5
J.R. Smith 2.1
+0.6
Steals
Steven Adams 0.8
J.R. Smith 1.0
+0.2
Blocks
Steven Adams 0.9
+0.7
J.R. Smith 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 1.4
+0.1
J.R. Smith 1.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 2.4
+0.2
J.R. Smith 2.2

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, J.R. Smith has more total points, assists and steals while Steven Adams has more total rebounds and blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Steven Adams has more offensive rebounds (+2,338), defensive rebounds (+826), total rebounds (+3,164) and blocks (+508)
- J.R. Smith played more years (+4) and games (+200), and has more points (+5,327), field goals made (+1,547), 3-pointers made (+1,929), free throws made (+304), assists (+911) and steals (+320)
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- J.R. Smith has more turnovers (+217) and personal fouls (+356)
- Steven Adams has more free throws attempted (+167)
- J.R. Smith has more field goals attempted (+5,622) and 3-pointers attempted (+5,161)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Steven Adams 12
J.R. Smith 16
+4
Games
Steven Adams 777
J.R. Smith 977
+200
Points
Steven Adams 6,821
J.R. Smith 12,148
+5,327
Field Goals Made
Steven Adams 2,833
J.R. Smith 4,380
+1,547
Field Goals Attempted
Steven Adams 4,843
J.R. Smith 10,465
+5,622
3-Pointers Made
Steven Adams 1
J.R. Smith 1,930
+1,929
3-Pointers Attempted
Steven Adams 17
J.R. Smith 5,178
+5,161
Free Throws Made
Steven Adams 1,154
J.R. Smith 1,458
+304
Free Throws Attempted
Steven Adams 2,157
+167
J.R. Smith 1,990
Offensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 2,832
+2,338
J.R. Smith 494
Defensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 3,405
+826
J.R. Smith 2,579
Total Rebounds
Steven Adams 6,237
+3,164
J.R. Smith 3,073
Assists
Steven Adams 1,166
J.R. Smith 2,077
+911
Steals
Steven Adams 654
J.R. Smith 974
+320
Blocks
Steven Adams 712
+508
J.R. Smith 204
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 1,098
J.R. Smith 1,315
+217
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 1,835
J.R. Smith 2,191
+356

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Steven Adams 58.5%
+16.6
J.R. Smith 41.9%
3-Point Percentage
Steven Adams 5.9%
J.R. Smith 37.3%
+31.4
Free Throw Percentage
Steven Adams 53.5%
J.R. Smith 73.3%
+19.8

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, J.R. Smith has better averages in points, assists and steals while Steven Adams has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Steven Adams has better averages in free throws made (+0.2), offensive rebounds (+2.4), defensive rebounds (+1.9), total rebounds (+4.3) and blocks (+0.6)
- J.R. Smith has better averages in points (+3.2), field goals made (+0.6), 3-pointers made (+2.1), assists (+0.4) and steals (+0.4)
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- J.R. Smith has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.1) and personal fouls (+0.1)
- Steven Adams has higher average in free throws attempted (+1.0)
- J.R. Smith has higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.3) and 3-pointers attempted (+5.7)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Steven Adams 7.5
J.R. Smith 10.7
+3.2
Field Goals Made
Steven Adams 3.1
J.R. Smith 3.7
+0.6
Field Goals Attempted
Steven Adams 5.0
J.R. Smith 9.3
+4.3
3-Pointers Made
Steven Adams 0.0
J.R. Smith 2.1
+2.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Steven Adams 0.0
J.R. Smith 5.7
+5.7
Free Throws Made
Steven Adams 1.4
+0.2
J.R. Smith 1.2
Free Throws Attempted
Steven Adams 2.6
+1.0
J.R. Smith 1.6
Offensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 2.8
+2.4
J.R. Smith 0.4
Defensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 4.5
+1.9
J.R. Smith 2.6
Total Rebounds
Steven Adams 7.3
+4.3
J.R. Smith 3.0
Assists
Steven Adams 0.9
J.R. Smith 1.3
+0.4
Steals
Steven Adams 0.5
J.R. Smith 0.9
+0.4
Blocks
Steven Adams 0.9
+0.6
J.R. Smith 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 0.9
J.R. Smith 1.0
+0.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 2.4
J.R. Smith 2.5
+0.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Steven Adams has more offensive rebounds (+146), total rebounds (+108) and blocks (+29)
- J.R. Smith played more years (+4) and games (+67), and has more points (+944), field goals made (+295), 3-pointers made (+294), free throws made (+60), defensive rebounds (+38), assists (+119) and steals (+94)
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- J.R. Smith has more turnovers (+74) and personal fouls (+181)
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- J.R. Smith has more field goals attempted (+941), 3-pointers attempted (+798) and free throws attempted (+39)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Steven Adams 8
J.R. Smith 12
+4
Games
Steven Adams 73
J.R. Smith 140
+67
Points
Steven Adams 549
J.R. Smith 1,493
+944
Field Goals Made
Steven Adams 224
J.R. Smith 519
+295
Field Goals Attempted
Steven Adams 365
J.R. Smith 1,306
+941
3-Pointers Made
Steven Adams 0
J.R. Smith 294
+294
3-Pointers Attempted
Steven Adams 3
J.R. Smith 801
+798
Free Throws Made
Steven Adams 101
J.R. Smith 161
+60
Free Throws Attempted
Steven Adams 189
J.R. Smith 228
+39
Offensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 204
+146
J.R. Smith 58
Defensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 328
J.R. Smith 366
+38
Total Rebounds
Steven Adams 532
+108
J.R. Smith 424
Assists
Steven Adams 68
J.R. Smith 187
+119
Steals
Steven Adams 33
J.R. Smith 127
+94
Blocks
Steven Adams 67
+29
J.R. Smith 38
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 69
J.R. Smith 143
+74
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 174
J.R. Smith 355
+181

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, J.R. Smith has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Steven Adams has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Steven Adams 61.4%
+21.7
J.R. Smith 39.7%
3-Point Percentage
Steven Adams 0.0%
J.R. Smith 36.7%
+36.7
Free Throw Percentage
Steven Adams 53.4%
J.R. Smith 70.6%
+17.2
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