Don Ford vs. Marcus Smart Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Marcus Smart and Don Ford that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.
Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.
Head-To-Head Career Comparison
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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Don Ford:
1975-76 to 1981-82
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Marcus Smart:
2014-15 to 2023-24
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NBA Championships and Seasons |
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Honors and Awards |
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| Don Ford | 0 |
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| Marcus Smart | 1 | |
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* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Don Ford |
6.4 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
10.7 | | |
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| Don Ford |
3.6 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
3.5 | | |
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| Don Ford |
1.4 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
4.6 | | |
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| Don Ford |
0.6 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
1.6 | | |
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| Don Ford |
0.3 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
0.4 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Don Ford |
3,016 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
6,430 | | |
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| Don Ford |
1,691 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
2,111 | | |
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| Don Ford |
647 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
2,786 | | |
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| Don Ford |
274 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
955 | | |
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| Don Ford |
139 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
219 | | |
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| Don Ford |
474 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
601 | | |
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Percentages |
| Don Ford |
.464 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
.388 | | |
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| Don Ford |
.143 | | 
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| Marcus Smart |
.323 | | |
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| Don Ford |
.773 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
.776 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Don Ford |
9.6 | | (1976) | |
| Marcus Smart |
14.5 | | (2024) | |
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| Don Ford |
4.5 | | (1978) | |
| Marcus Smart |
4.2 | | (2016) | |
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| Don Ford |
1.8 | | (1978) | |
| Marcus Smart |
6.3 | | (2023) | |
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| Don Ford |
0.9 | | (1978) | |
| Marcus Smart |
2.1 | | (2024) | |
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| Don Ford |
0.6 | | (1978) | |
| Marcus Smart |
0.5 | | (2020) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Don Ford |
7.2 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
12.8 | | |
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| Don Ford |
4.3 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
4.3 | | |
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| Don Ford |
2.2 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
4.9 | | |
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| Don Ford |
1.1 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
1.3 | | |
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| Don Ford |
0.3 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
0.5 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Don Ford |
144 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
1,377 | | |
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| Don Ford |
85 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
469 | | |
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| Don Ford |
44 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
524 | | |
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| Don Ford |
21 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
144 | | |
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| Don Ford |
6 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
51 | | |
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| Don Ford |
20 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
108 | | |
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Percentages |
| Don Ford |
.443 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
.396 | | |
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| Don Ford |
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| Marcus Smart |
.334 | | |
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| Don Ford |
.718 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
.762 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Don Ford |
10.1 | | (1977) | |
| Marcus Smart |
17.8 | | (2021) | |
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| Don Ford |
5.3 | | (1977) | |
| Marcus Smart |
5.2 | | (2020) | |
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| Don Ford |
3.4 | | (1977) | |
| Marcus Smart |
6.0 | | (2021) | |
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| Don Ford |
1.5 | | (1977) | |
| Marcus Smart |
1.7 | | (2018) | |
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| Don Ford |
0.4 | | (1977) | |
| Marcus Smart |
0.9 | | (2017) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
