Jalen Brunson vs. Desmond Mason Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Desmond Mason 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
Desmond Mason: 2000-01 to 2009-10

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Jalen Brunson 0 Desmond Mason 0

NBA Seasons Jalen Brunson 7 Desmond Mason 10

Playoffs Played Jalen Brunson 5 Desmond Mason 3

All-Star Games Jalen Brunson 2 Desmond Mason 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Jalen Brunson 2 Desmond Mason 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 18.1 Desmond Mason 12.1

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.2 Desmond Mason 4.5

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 5.0 Desmond Mason 1.6

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.7 Desmond Mason 0.7

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Desmond Mason 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 8,821 Desmond Mason 7,767

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 1,549 Desmond Mason 2,863

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 2,449 Desmond Mason 1,049

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 351 Desmond Mason 441

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 48 Desmond Mason 230

Total Games Jalen Brunson 487 Desmond Mason 643

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .489 Desmond Mason .449

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .389 Desmond Mason .260

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .823 Desmond Mason .740

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 28.7 (2024) Desmond Mason 17.2 (2005)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.9 (2022) Desmond Mason 6.5 (2003)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 7.3 (2025) Desmond Mason 2.7 (2005)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.9 (2025) Desmond Mason 0.9 (2002)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2023) Desmond Mason 0.8 (2009)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 25.4 Desmond Mason 13.1

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.9 Desmond Mason 6.1

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 5.4 Desmond Mason 1.6

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.7 Desmond Mason 0.9

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Desmond Mason 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 1,701 Desmond Mason 209

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 260 Desmond Mason 97

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 361 Desmond Mason 26

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 48 Desmond Mason 14

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 9 Desmond Mason 8

Total Games Jalen Brunson 67 Desmond Mason 16

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .460 Desmond Mason .414

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .342 Desmond Mason .111

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .826 Desmond Mason .730

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 32.4 (2024) Desmond Mason 14.4 (2004)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.9 (2023) Desmond Mason 7.0 (2003)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 7.5 (2024) Desmond Mason 2.4 (2004)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 1.5 (2023) Desmond Mason 1.0 (2003)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.3 (2025) Desmond Mason 0.7 (2003)