Richard Jefferson vs. Sam Smith Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Sam Smith and Richard Jefferson 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

Richard Jefferson

vs.

Sam Smith

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Richard Jefferson: 2001-02 to 2017-18
Sam Smith: 1978-79 to 1979-80

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Richard Jefferson 1 Sam Smith 0

NBA Seasons Richard Jefferson 17 Sam Smith 2

Playoffs Played Richard Jefferson 12 Sam Smith 0

All-Star Games Richard Jefferson 0 Sam Smith 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 12.6 Sam Smith 6.8

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.0 Sam Smith 1.4

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 2.0 Sam Smith 1.3

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.7 Sam Smith 0.7

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.3 Sam Smith 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Richard Jefferson 14,904 Sam Smith 315

Total Rebounds Richard Jefferson 4,720 Sam Smith 63

Total Assists Richard Jefferson 2,412 Sam Smith 58

Total Steals Richard Jefferson 787 Sam Smith 33

Total Blocks Richard Jefferson 347 Sam Smith 14

Total Games Richard Jefferson 1,181 Sam Smith 46

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Richard Jefferson .464 Sam Smith .419

3-Point Percentage Richard Jefferson .376 Sam Smith .229 *

Free Throw Percentage Richard Jefferson .768 Sam Smith .862

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 22.6 (2008) Sam Smith 8.6 (1980)

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 7.3 (2005) Sam Smith 1.8 (1980)

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.0 (2005) Sam Smith 1.4 (1980)

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 1.1 (2004) Sam Smith 0.8 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.6 (2002) Sam Smith 0.4 (1979)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 10.8 Sam Smith -

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.3 Sam Smith -

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 1.7 Sam Smith -

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.6 Sam Smith -

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.3 Sam Smith -

Totals Stats

Total Points Richard Jefferson 1,511 Sam Smith -

Total Rebounds Richard Jefferson 608 Sam Smith -

Total Assists Richard Jefferson 241 Sam Smith -

Total Steals Richard Jefferson 87 Sam Smith -

Total Blocks Richard Jefferson 44 Sam Smith -

Total Games Richard Jefferson 140 Sam Smith 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Richard Jefferson .473 Sam Smith -

3-Point Percentage Richard Jefferson .325 Sam Smith - *

Free Throw Percentage Richard Jefferson .731 Sam Smith -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 22.2 (2006) Sam Smith -

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 6.4 (2003) Sam Smith -

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.1 (2006) Sam Smith -

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 1.3 (2004) Sam Smith -

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.7 (2004) Sam Smith -

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.