Jalen Brunson vs. Anderson Varejao Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Anderson Varejao 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

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2025-26
Jalen Brunson: 2018-19 to 2024-25
Anderson Varejao: 2004-05 to 2020-21

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Jalen Brunson 0 Anderson Varejao 0

NBA Seasons Jalen Brunson 7 Anderson Varejao 14

Playoffs Played Jalen Brunson 5 Anderson Varejao 6

All-Star Games Jalen Brunson 2 Anderson Varejao 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Jalen Brunson 2 Anderson Varejao 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Jalen Brunson 0 Anderson Varejao 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 18.1 Anderson Varejao 7.2

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.2 Anderson Varejao 7.2

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 5.0 Anderson Varejao 1.2

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.7 Anderson Varejao 0.8

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Anderson Varejao 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 8,821 Anderson Varejao 4,574

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 1,549 Anderson Varejao 4,531

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 2,449 Anderson Varejao 737

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 351 Anderson Varejao 537

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 48 Anderson Varejao 407

Total Games Jalen Brunson 487 Anderson Varejao 632

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .489 Anderson Varejao .509

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .389 Anderson Varejao .023

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .823 Anderson Varejao .630

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 28.7 (2024) Anderson Varejao 14.1 (2013)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.9 (2022) Anderson Varejao 14.4 (2013)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 7.3 (2025) Anderson Varejao 3.4 (2013)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.9 (2025) Anderson Varejao 1.5 (2013)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2023) Anderson Varejao 1.2 (2011)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 25.4 Anderson Varejao 5.0

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.9 Anderson Varejao 4.8

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 5.4 Anderson Varejao 0.6

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.7 Anderson Varejao 0.8

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Anderson Varejao 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 1,701 Anderson Varejao 440

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 260 Anderson Varejao 426

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 361 Anderson Varejao 51

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 48 Anderson Varejao 69

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 9 Anderson Varejao 41

Total Games Jalen Brunson 67 Anderson Varejao 88

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .460 Anderson Varejao .488

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .342 Anderson Varejao .000

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .826 Anderson Varejao .618

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 32.4 (2024) Anderson Varejao 6.9 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.9 (2023) Anderson Varejao 6.5 (2010)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 7.5 (2024) Anderson Varejao 0.8 (2016)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 1.5 (2023) Anderson Varejao 1.3 (2009)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.3 (2025) Anderson Varejao 1.1 (2009)