Jalen Brunson vs. Al Thornton Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Al Thornton and Jalen Brunson 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

Jalen Brunson

vs.

Al Thornton

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Jalen Brunson: 2018-19 to 2023-24
Al Thornton: 2007-08 to 2010-11

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Jalen Brunson 0 Al Thornton 0

NBA Seasons Jalen Brunson 6 Al Thornton 4

Playoffs Played Jalen Brunson 4 Al Thornton 0

All-Star Games Jalen Brunson 1 Al Thornton 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 16.9 Al Thornton 11.9

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.2 Al Thornton 4.2

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.7 Al Thornton 1.2

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.7 Al Thornton 0.6

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Al Thornton 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 7,131 Al Thornton 3,527

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 1,362 Al Thornton 1,233

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 1,974 Al Thornton 353

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 291 Al Thornton 185

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 40 Al Thornton 152

Total Games Jalen Brunson 422 Al Thornton 296

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .489 Al Thornton .452

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .391 Al Thornton .293

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .824 Al Thornton .747

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 28.7 (2024) Al Thornton 16.8 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.9 (2022) Al Thornton 5.2 (2009)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 6.7 (2024) Al Thornton 1.5 (2009)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.9 (2024) Al Thornton 0.8 (2009)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2023) Al Thornton 0.9 (2009)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 22.9 Al Thornton -

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.3 Al Thornton -

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.6 Al Thornton -

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.8 Al Thornton -

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Al Thornton -

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 963 Al Thornton -

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 182 Al Thornton -

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 192 Al Thornton -

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 34 Al Thornton -

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 3 Al Thornton -

Total Games Jalen Brunson 42 Al Thornton 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .459 Al Thornton -

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .336 Al Thornton -

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .825 Al Thornton -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 35.5 (2024) Al Thornton -

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.9 (2023) Al Thornton -

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 9.0 (2024) Al Thornton -

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 1.5 (2023) Al Thornton -

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2024) Al Thornton -