James Edwards vs. Marcus Smart Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Marcus Smart and James Edwards 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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James Edwards:
1977-78 to 1995-96
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Marcus Smart:
2014-15 to 2023-24
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Honors and Awards |
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| James Edwards | 0 |
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| Marcus Smart | 3 | |
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| James Edwards | 0 |
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| Marcus Smart | 3 | |
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| James Edwards | 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 |
| James Edwards |
12.7 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
10.7 | | |
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| James Edwards |
5.1 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
3.5 | | |
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| James Edwards |
1.3 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
4.6 | | |
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| James Edwards |
0.4 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
1.6 | | |
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| James Edwards |
0.7 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
0.4 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| James Edwards |
14,862 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
6,430 | | |
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| James Edwards |
6,004 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
2,111 | | |
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| James Edwards |
1,499 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
2,786 | | |
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| James Edwards |
420 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
955 | | |
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| James Edwards |
867 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
219 | | |
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| James Edwards |
1,168 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
601 | | |
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Percentages |
| James Edwards |
.495 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
.388 | | |
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| James Edwards |
.048 | | 
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| Marcus Smart |
.323 | | |
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| James Edwards |
.698 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
.776 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| James Edwards |
16.7 | | (1982) | |
| Marcus Smart |
14.5 | | (2024) | |
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| James Edwards |
8.5 | | (1979) | |
| Marcus Smart |
4.2 | | (2016) | |
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| James Edwards |
2.6 | | (1981) | |
| Marcus Smart |
6.3 | | (2023) | |
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| James Edwards |
0.7 | | (1979) | |
| Marcus Smart |
2.1 | | (2024) | |
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| James Edwards |
1.6 | | (1981) | |
| Marcus Smart |
0.5 | | (2020) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| James Edwards |
9.3 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
12.8 | | |
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| James Edwards |
3.2 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
4.3 | | |
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| James Edwards |
0.8 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
4.9 | | |
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| James Edwards |
0.2 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
1.3 | | |
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| James Edwards |
0.4 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
0.5 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| James Edwards |
1,030 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
1,377 | | |
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| James Edwards |
354 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
469 | | |
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| James Edwards |
84 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
524 | | |
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| James Edwards |
17 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
144 | | |
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| James Edwards |
46 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
51 | | |
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| James Edwards |
111 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
108 | | |
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Percentages |
| James Edwards |
.468 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
.396 | | |
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| James Edwards |
.000 | |
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| Marcus Smart |
.334 | | |
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| James Edwards |
.682 | | |
| Marcus Smart |
.762 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| James Edwards |
14.3 | | (1990) | |
| Marcus Smart |
17.8 | | (2021) | |
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| James Edwards |
7.0 | | (1981) | |
| Marcus Smart |
5.2 | | (2020) | |
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| James Edwards |
2.5 | | (1981) | |
| Marcus Smart |
6.0 | | (2021) | |
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| James Edwards |
0.5 | | (1981) | |
| Marcus Smart |
1.7 | | (2018) | |
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| James Edwards |
0.6 | | (1984) | |
| 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. |
