Jalen Brunson vs. Darryl Dawkins Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Darryl Dawkins 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
Darryl Dawkins:
1975-76 to 1988-89

NBA Championships and Seasons

Jalen Brunson0
Darryl Dawkins0
Jalen Brunson7
Darryl Dawkins14
Jalen Brunson5
Darryl Dawkins10
Jalen Brunson2
Darryl Dawkins0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Jalen Brunson2
Darryl Dawkins0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Jalen Brunson 18.1
Darryl Dawkins 12.0

Jalen Brunson 3.2
Darryl Dawkins 6.1

Jalen Brunson 5.0
Darryl Dawkins 1.3

Jalen Brunson 0.7
Darryl Dawkins 0.5

Jalen Brunson 0.1
Darryl Dawkins 1.4

Totals Stats

Jalen Brunson 8,821
Darryl Dawkins 8,733

Jalen Brunson 1,549
Darryl Dawkins 4,432

Jalen Brunson 2,449
Darryl Dawkins 917

Jalen Brunson 351
Darryl Dawkins 345

Jalen Brunson 48
Darryl Dawkins 1,023

Jalen Brunson 487
Darryl Dawkins 726

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Jalen Brunson .489
Darryl Dawkins .572

3-Point Percentage
Jalen Brunson .389
Darryl Dawkins .133

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Free Throw Percentage
Jalen Brunson .823
Darryl Dawkins .685

Best Season (no game minimum)

Jalen Brunson 28.7
(2024)
Darryl Dawkins 16.8
(1984)

Jalen Brunson 3.9
(2022)
Darryl Dawkins 8.7
(1980)

Jalen Brunson 7.3
(2025)
Darryl Dawkins 1.9
(1980)

Jalen Brunson 0.9
(2025)
Darryl Dawkins 0.8
(1983)

Jalen Brunson 0.2
(2023)
Darryl Dawkins 1.9
(1983)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Jalen Brunson 25.4
Darryl Dawkins 12.6

Jalen Brunson 3.9
Darryl Dawkins 6.1

Jalen Brunson 5.4
Darryl Dawkins 1.1

Jalen Brunson 0.7
Darryl Dawkins 0.4

Jalen Brunson 0.1
Darryl Dawkins 1.5

Totals Stats

Jalen Brunson 1,701
Darryl Dawkins 1,375

Jalen Brunson 260
Darryl Dawkins 665

Jalen Brunson 361
Darryl Dawkins 119

Jalen Brunson 48
Darryl Dawkins 47

Jalen Brunson 9
Darryl Dawkins 165

Jalen Brunson 67
Darryl Dawkins 109

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Jalen Brunson .460
Darryl Dawkins .546

3-Point Percentage
Jalen Brunson .342
Darryl Dawkins .000

*
Free Throw Percentage
Jalen Brunson .826
Darryl Dawkins .703

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Jalen Brunson 32.4
(2024)
Darryl Dawkins 18.4
(1984)

Jalen Brunson 4.9
(2023)
Darryl Dawkins 9.1
(1979)

Jalen Brunson 7.5
(2024)
Darryl Dawkins 3.0
(1986)

Jalen Brunson 1.5
(2023)
Darryl Dawkins 2.0
(1983)

Jalen Brunson 0.3
(2025)
Darryl Dawkins 2.5
(1983)

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