Jalen Brunson vs. Bob Carrington Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Bob Carrington 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 2025-26
Bob Carrington: 1977-78 to 1979-80

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Jalen Brunson 0 Bob Carrington 0

NBA Seasons Jalen Brunson 8 Bob Carrington 2

Playoffs Played Jalen Brunson 5 Bob Carrington 0

All-Star Games Jalen Brunson 2 Bob Carrington 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Jalen Brunson 2 Bob Carrington 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 18.5 Bob Carrington 8.2

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.2 Bob Carrington 2.3

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 5.1 Bob Carrington 1.5

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.7 Bob Carrington 0.8

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Bob Carrington 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 9,346 Bob Carrington 672

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 1,610 Bob Carrington 187

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 2,571 Bob Carrington 120

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 367 Bob Carrington 69

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 49 Bob Carrington 24

Total Games Jalen Brunson 506 Bob Carrington 82

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .488 Bob Carrington .428

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .387 Bob Carrington .000 *

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .825 Bob Carrington .760

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 28.7 (2024) Bob Carrington 8.8 (1978)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.9 (2022) Bob Carrington 2.4 (1978)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 7.3 (2025) Bob Carrington 1.6 (1978)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.9 (2025) Bob Carrington 0.9 (1978)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2023) Bob Carrington 0.3 (1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 25.4 Bob Carrington -

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.9 Bob Carrington -

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 5.4 Bob Carrington -

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.7 Bob Carrington -

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Bob Carrington -

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 1,701 Bob Carrington -

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 260 Bob Carrington -

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 361 Bob Carrington -

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 48 Bob Carrington -

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 9 Bob Carrington -

Total Games Jalen Brunson 67 Bob Carrington 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .460 Bob Carrington -

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .342 Bob Carrington - *

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .826 Bob Carrington -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 32.4 (2024) Bob Carrington -

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.9 (2023) Bob Carrington -

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 7.5 (2024) Bob Carrington -

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 1.5 (2023) Bob Carrington -

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.3 (2025) Bob Carrington -

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