Jalen Brunson vs. Earl Watson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Earl Watson 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
Earl Watson: 2001-02 to 2013-14

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Jalen Brunson 0 Earl Watson 0

NBA Seasons Jalen Brunson 8 Earl Watson 13

Playoffs Played Jalen Brunson 5 Earl Watson 3

NBA Cups Won Jalen Brunson 1 * Earl Watson 0 *

All-Star Games Jalen Brunson 2 Earl Watson 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Jalen Brunson 2 Earl Watson 0

NBA Cup MVP Jalen Brunson 1 * Earl Watson 0 *

NBA Cup 1st Team Jalen Brunson 1 * Earl Watson 0 *

* Notes: NBA Cup (In-Season Tournament) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 18.7 Earl Watson 6.4

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.2 Earl Watson 2.3

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 5.1 Earl Watson 4.4

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.7 Earl Watson 1.0

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Earl Watson 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 9,578 Earl Watson 5,593

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 1,637 Earl Watson 1,985

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 2,620 Earl Watson 3,871

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 371 Earl Watson 873

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 50 Earl Watson 176

Total Games Jalen Brunson 513 Earl Watson 878

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .488 Earl Watson .411

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .388 Earl Watson .324

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .825 Earl Watson .703

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 29.1 (2026) Earl Watson 10.7 (2008)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.9 (2022) Earl Watson 3.0 (2010)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 7.3 (2025) Earl Watson 6.8 (2008)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.9 (2025) Earl Watson 1.3 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2023) Earl Watson 0.4 (2012)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 25.4 Earl Watson 3.2

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.9 Earl Watson 1.7

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 5.4 Earl Watson 1.9

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.7 Earl Watson 0.7

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Earl Watson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 1,701 Earl Watson 38

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 260 Earl Watson 20

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 361 Earl Watson 23

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 48 Earl Watson 8

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 9 Earl Watson 1

Total Games Jalen Brunson 67 Earl Watson 12

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .460 Earl Watson .400

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .342 Earl Watson .077

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .826 Earl Watson 1.000

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 32.4 (2024) Earl Watson 4.8 (2005)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.9 (2023) Earl Watson 2.5 (2005)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 7.5 (2024) Earl Watson 3.8 (2005)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 1.5 (2023) Earl Watson 1.3 (2004)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.3 (2025) Earl Watson 0.3 (2005)