Jalen Brunson vs. Eric Fernsten Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Eric Fernsten 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

Jalen Brunson

vs.

Eric Fernsten

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Jalen Brunson: 2018-19 to 2023-24
Eric Fernsten: 1975-76 to 1983-84

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Jalen Brunson 0 Eric Fernsten 1

NBA Seasons Jalen Brunson 6 Eric Fernsten 6

Playoffs Played Jalen Brunson 4 Eric Fernsten 4

All-Star Games Jalen Brunson 1 Eric Fernsten 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 16.9 Eric Fernsten 2.4

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.2 Eric Fernsten 1.7

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.7 Eric Fernsten 0.4

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.7 Eric Fernsten 0.2

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Eric Fernsten 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 7,131 Eric Fernsten 517

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 1,362 Eric Fernsten 372

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 1,974 Eric Fernsten 82

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 291 Eric Fernsten 52

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 40 Eric Fernsten 51

Total Games Jalen Brunson 422 Eric Fernsten 218

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .489 Eric Fernsten .445

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .391 Eric Fernsten - *

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .824 Eric Fernsten .675

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 28.7 (2024) Eric Fernsten 3.1 (1980)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.9 (2022) Eric Fernsten 3.2 (1977)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 6.7 (2024) Eric Fernsten 1.2 (1977)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.9 (2024) Eric Fernsten 0.5 (1984)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2023) Eric Fernsten 0.6 (1977)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 22.5 Eric Fernsten 0.7

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.4 Eric Fernsten 0.6

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.4 Eric Fernsten 0.1

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.8 Eric Fernsten 0.1

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Eric Fernsten 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 922 Eric Fernsten 13

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 179 Eric Fernsten 11

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 180 Eric Fernsten 1

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 34 Eric Fernsten 1

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 3 Eric Fernsten 4

Total Games Jalen Brunson 41 Eric Fernsten 20

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .458 Eric Fernsten .308

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .335 Eric Fernsten - *

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .830 Eric Fernsten .625

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 34.4 (2024) Eric Fernsten 1.2 (1980)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.9 (2023) Eric Fernsten 1.0 (1980)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 8.4 (2024) Eric Fernsten 0.1 (1981)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 1.5 (2023) Eric Fernsten 0.1 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2024) Eric Fernsten 0.6 (1980)

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