Complete Stats Comparison of Tim Hardaway and J.R. Smith

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Tim Hardaway 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
Tim Hardaway4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		13
seasons
J.R. Smith1
(blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		16
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Tim Hardaway4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		1
(assists)		9
Playoffs
J.R. Smith1
(blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, 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
Tim Hardaway8
stats		7
stats		2
stats
J.R. Smith4
stats		7
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Tim Hardaway8
stats		3
stats		1
stat
J.R. Smith4
stats		11
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, Tim Hardaway had better averages in points, rebounds, assists and steals while J.R. Smith had better average in blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Tim Hardaway had better averages in points (+5.3), field goals made (+2.0), free throws made (+1.4), offensive rebounds (+0.1), defensive rebounds (+0.1), total rebounds (+0.2), assists (+6.1) and steals (+0.6)
- J.R. Smith had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.2) and blocks (+0.1)
- Tim Hardaway had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.6) and personal fouls (+0.1)
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- Tim Hardaway had higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.4) and free throws attempted (+1.8)
- J.R. Smith had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+0.3)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Tim Hardaway 17.7
+5.3
J.R. Smith 12.4
Field Goals Made
Tim Hardaway 6.5
+2.0
J.R. Smith 4.5
Field Goals Attempted
Tim Hardaway 15.1
+4.4
J.R. Smith 10.7
3-Pointers Made
Tim Hardaway 1.8
J.R. Smith 2.0
+0.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Tim Hardaway 5.0
J.R. Smith 5.3
+0.3
Free Throws Made
Tim Hardaway 2.9
+1.4
J.R. Smith 1.5
Free Throws Attempted
Tim Hardaway 3.8
+1.8
J.R. Smith 2.0
Offensive Rebounds
Tim Hardaway 0.6
+0.1
J.R. Smith 0.5
Defensive Rebounds
Tim Hardaway 2.7
+0.1
J.R. Smith 2.6
Total Rebounds
Tim Hardaway 3.3
+0.2
J.R. Smith 3.1
Assists
Tim Hardaway 8.2
+6.1
J.R. Smith 2.1
Steals
Tim Hardaway 1.6
+0.6
J.R. Smith 1.0
Blocks
Tim Hardaway 0.1
J.R. Smith 0.2
+0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Tim Hardaway 2.9
+1.6
J.R. Smith 1.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Tim Hardaway 2.3
+0.1
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, Tim Hardaway had more total points, assists and steals while J.R. Smith had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Tim Hardaway had more points (+3,225), field goals made (+1,260), free throws made (+1,093), offensive rebounds (+50), assists (+5,018) and steals (+454)
- J.R. Smith played more years (+3) and games (+110), and had more 3-pointers made (+388), defensive rebounds (+268), total rebounds (+218) and blocks (+75)
- Tim Hardaway had more turnovers (+1,166)
- J.R. Smith had more personal fouls (+164)
- Tim Hardaway had more field goals attempted (+2,611) and free throws attempted (+1,273)
- J.R. Smith had more 3-pointers attempted (+833)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Tim Hardaway 13
J.R. Smith 16
+3
Games
Tim Hardaway 867
J.R. Smith 977
+110
Points
Tim Hardaway 15,373
+3,225
J.R. Smith 12,148
Field Goals Made
Tim Hardaway 5,640
+1,260
J.R. Smith 4,380
Field Goals Attempted
Tim Hardaway 13,076
+2,611
J.R. Smith 10,465
3-Pointers Made
Tim Hardaway 1,542
J.R. Smith 1,930
+388
3-Pointers Attempted
Tim Hardaway 4,345
J.R. Smith 5,178
+833
Free Throws Made
Tim Hardaway 2,551
+1,093
J.R. Smith 1,458
Free Throws Attempted
Tim Hardaway 3,263
+1,273
J.R. Smith 1,990
Offensive Rebounds
Tim Hardaway 544
+50
J.R. Smith 494
Defensive Rebounds
Tim Hardaway 2,311
J.R. Smith 2,579
+268
Total Rebounds
Tim Hardaway 2,855
J.R. Smith 3,073
+218
Assists
Tim Hardaway 7,095
+5,018
J.R. Smith 2,077
Steals
Tim Hardaway 1,428
+454
J.R. Smith 974
Blocks
Tim Hardaway 129
J.R. Smith 204
+75
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Tim Hardaway 2,481
+1,166
J.R. Smith 1,315
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Tim Hardaway 2,027
J.R. Smith 2,191
+164

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Tim Hardaway had better field goal percentage and free throw percentage while J.R. Smith had better 3-point percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Tim Hardaway 43.1%
+1.2
J.R. Smith 41.9%
3-Point Percentage
Tim Hardaway 35.5%
J.R. Smith 37.3%
+1.8
Free Throw Percentage
Tim Hardaway 78.2%
+4.9
J.R. Smith 73.3%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Tim Hardaway had better averages in points, rebounds, assists and steals while J.R. Smith had better average in blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Tim Hardaway had better averages in points (+6.1), field goals made (+2.2), free throws made (+1.9), offensive rebounds (+0.2), total rebounds (+0.1), assists (+5.5) and steals (+0.7)
- J.R. Smith had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.1), defensive rebounds (+0.1) and blocks (+0.1)
- Tim Hardaway had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.9)
- J.R. Smith had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.3)
- Tim Hardaway had higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.6), 3-pointers attempted (+0.4) and free throws attempted (+2.6)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Tim Hardaway 16.8
+6.1
J.R. Smith 10.7
Field Goals Made
Tim Hardaway 5.9
+2.2
J.R. Smith 3.7
Field Goals Attempted
Tim Hardaway 14.9
+5.6
J.R. Smith 9.3
3-Pointers Made
Tim Hardaway 2.0
J.R. Smith 2.1
+0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Tim Hardaway 6.1
+0.4
J.R. Smith 5.7
Free Throws Made
Tim Hardaway 3.1
+1.9
J.R. Smith 1.2
Free Throws Attempted
Tim Hardaway 4.2
+2.6
J.R. Smith 1.6
Offensive Rebounds
Tim Hardaway 0.6
+0.2
J.R. Smith 0.4
Defensive Rebounds
Tim Hardaway 2.5
J.R. Smith 2.6
+0.1
Total Rebounds
Tim Hardaway 3.1
+0.1
J.R. Smith 3.0
Assists
Tim Hardaway 6.8
+5.5
J.R. Smith 1.3
Steals
Tim Hardaway 1.6
+0.7
J.R. Smith 0.9
Blocks
Tim Hardaway 0.2
J.R. Smith 0.3
+0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Tim Hardaway 2.9
+1.9
J.R. Smith 1.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Tim Hardaway 2.2
J.R. Smith 2.5
+0.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Tim Hardaway had more free throws made (+14) and assists (+195)
- J.R. Smith played more years (+3) and games (+84), and had more points (+550), field goals made (+190), 3-pointers made (+184), offensive rebounds (+25), defensive rebounds (+227), total rebounds (+252), steals (+39) and blocks (+29)
- Tim Hardaway had more turnovers (+22)
- J.R. Smith had more personal fouls (+233)
- Tim Hardaway had more free throws attempted (+5)
- J.R. Smith had more field goals attempted (+469) and 3-pointers attempted (+457)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Tim Hardaway 9
J.R. Smith 12
+3
Games
Tim Hardaway 56
J.R. Smith 140
+84
Points
Tim Hardaway 943
J.R. Smith 1,493
+550
Field Goals Made
Tim Hardaway 329
J.R. Smith 519
+190
Field Goals Attempted
Tim Hardaway 837
J.R. Smith 1,306
+469
3-Pointers Made
Tim Hardaway 110
J.R. Smith 294
+184
3-Pointers Attempted
Tim Hardaway 344
J.R. Smith 801
+457
Free Throws Made
Tim Hardaway 175
+14
J.R. Smith 161
Free Throws Attempted
Tim Hardaway 233
+5
J.R. Smith 228
Offensive Rebounds
Tim Hardaway 33
J.R. Smith 58
+25
Defensive Rebounds
Tim Hardaway 139
J.R. Smith 366
+227
Total Rebounds
Tim Hardaway 172
J.R. Smith 424
+252
Assists
Tim Hardaway 382
+195
J.R. Smith 187
Steals
Tim Hardaway 88
J.R. Smith 127
+39
Blocks
Tim Hardaway 9
J.R. Smith 38
+29
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Tim Hardaway 165
+22
J.R. Smith 143
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Tim Hardaway 122
J.R. Smith 355
+233

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, J.R. Smith had better field goal percentage and 3-point percentage while Tim Hardaway had better free throw percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Tim Hardaway 39.3%
J.R. Smith 39.7%
+0.4
3-Point Percentage
Tim Hardaway 32.0%
J.R. Smith 36.7%
+4.7
Free Throw Percentage
Tim Hardaway 75.1%
+4.5
J.R. Smith 70.6%
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