Jalen Brunson vs. Desmond Penigar Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Desmond Penigar 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
Desmond Penigar: 2003-04 to 2003-04

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Jalen Brunson 0 Desmond Penigar 0

NBA Seasons Jalen Brunson 8 Desmond Penigar 1

Playoffs Played Jalen Brunson 5 Desmond Penigar 0

All-Star Games Jalen Brunson 2 Desmond Penigar 0

Honors and Awards

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

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 18.6 Desmond Penigar 3.2

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.2 Desmond Penigar 2.4

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 5.1 Desmond Penigar 0.3

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.7 Desmond Penigar 0.2

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Desmond Penigar 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 9,484 Desmond Penigar 32

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 1,621 Desmond Penigar 24

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 2,596 Desmond Penigar 3

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 368 Desmond Penigar 2

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 50 Desmond Penigar 2

Total Games Jalen Brunson 510 Desmond Penigar 10

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .489 Desmond Penigar .500

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .388 Desmond Penigar -

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .824 Desmond Penigar 1.000

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 28.8 (2026) Desmond Penigar 3.2 (2004)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.9 (2022) Desmond Penigar 2.4 (2004)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 7.3 (2025) Desmond Penigar 0.3 (2004)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.9 (2025) Desmond Penigar 0.2 (2004)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2023) Desmond Penigar 0.2 (2004)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 25.4 Desmond Penigar -

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.9 Desmond Penigar -

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 5.4 Desmond Penigar -

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.7 Desmond Penigar -

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Desmond Penigar -

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 1,701 Desmond Penigar -

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 260 Desmond Penigar -

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 361 Desmond Penigar -

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 48 Desmond Penigar -

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 9 Desmond Penigar -

Total Games Jalen Brunson 67 Desmond Penigar 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .460 Desmond Penigar -

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .342 Desmond Penigar -

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .826 Desmond Penigar -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 32.4 (2024) Desmond Penigar -

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.9 (2023) Desmond Penigar -

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 7.5 (2024) Desmond Penigar -

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 1.5 (2023) Desmond Penigar -

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.3 (2025) Desmond Penigar -