Jalen Brunson vs. Gary Melchionni Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Gary Melchionni 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.

Gary Melchionni

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Jalen Brunson: 2018-19 to 2023-24
Gary Melchionni: 1973-74 to 1974-75

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Jalen Brunson 0 Gary Melchionni 0

NBA Seasons Jalen Brunson 6 Gary Melchionni 2

Playoffs Played Jalen Brunson 4 Gary Melchionni 0

All-Star Games Jalen Brunson 1 Gary Melchionni 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 16.9 Gary Melchionni 7.8

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.2 Gary Melchionni 2.4

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.7 Gary Melchionni 2.2

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.7 Gary Melchionni 0.6

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Gary Melchionni 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 7,131 Gary Melchionni 1,074

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 1,362 Gary Melchionni 329

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 1,974 Gary Melchionni 298

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 291 Gary Melchionni 89

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 40 Gary Melchionni 21

Total Games Jalen Brunson 422 Gary Melchionni 137

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .489 Gary Melchionni .444

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .391 Gary Melchionni - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .824 Gary Melchionni .831

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 28.7 (2024) Gary Melchionni 8.5 (1975)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.9 (2022) Gary Melchionni 2.8 (1975)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 6.7 (2024) Gary Melchionni 2.3 (1975)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.9 (2024) Gary Melchionni 0.7 (1975)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2023) Gary Melchionni 0.2 (1975)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 21.4 Gary Melchionni -

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.4 Gary Melchionni -

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.2 Gary Melchionni -

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.8 Gary Melchionni -

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Gary Melchionni -

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 835 Gary Melchionni -

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 172 Gary Melchionni -

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 164 Gary Melchionni -

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 31 Gary Melchionni -

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 2 Gary Melchionni -

Total Games Jalen Brunson 39 Gary Melchionni 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .454 Gary Melchionni -

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .337 Gary Melchionni - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .838 Gary Melchionni -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 28.3 (2024) Gary Melchionni -

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 5.7 (2024) Gary Melchionni -

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 8.7 (2024) Gary Melchionni -

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 1.5 (2023) Gary Melchionni -

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 (2023) Gary Melchionni -

Notes: ** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.