Jalen Brunson vs. Jameer Nelson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Jameer Nelson 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
Jameer Nelson: 2004-05 to 2017-18

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Jalen Brunson 0 Jameer Nelson 0

NBA Seasons Jalen Brunson 8 Jameer Nelson 14

Playoffs Played Jalen Brunson 5 Jameer Nelson 6

NBA Cups Won Jalen Brunson 1 * Jameer Nelson 0 *

All-Star Games Jalen Brunson 2 Jameer Nelson 1

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Jalen Brunson 2 Jameer Nelson 0

NBA Cup MVP Jalen Brunson 1 * Jameer Nelson 0 *

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

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 18.6 Jameer Nelson 11.3

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.2 Jameer Nelson 3.0

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 5.1 Jameer Nelson 5.1

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.7 Jameer Nelson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Jameer Nelson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 9,484 Jameer Nelson 9,940

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 1,621 Jameer Nelson 2,595

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 2,596 Jameer Nelson 4,508

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 368 Jameer Nelson 772

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 50 Jameer Nelson 68

Total Games Jalen Brunson 510 Jameer Nelson 878

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .489 Jameer Nelson .436

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .388 Jameer Nelson .368

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .824 Jameer Nelson .810

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 28.8 (2026) Jameer Nelson 16.7 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.9 (2022) Jameer Nelson 3.7 (2013)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 7.3 (2025) Jameer Nelson 7.4 (2013)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.9 (2025) Jameer Nelson 1.3 (2013)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2023) Jameer Nelson 0.1 (2006)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 25.4 Jameer Nelson 15.0

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.9 Jameer Nelson 3.5

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 5.4 Jameer Nelson 4.6

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.7 Jameer Nelson 0.8

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Jameer Nelson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 1,701 Jameer Nelson 661

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 260 Jameer Nelson 154

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 361 Jameer Nelson 204

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 48 Jameer Nelson 37

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 9 Jameer Nelson 3

Total Games Jalen Brunson 67 Jameer Nelson 44

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .460 Jameer Nelson .445

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .342 Jameer Nelson .372

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .826 Jameer Nelson .792

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 32.4 (2024) Jameer Nelson 19.0 (2010)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.9 (2023) Jameer Nelson 4.2 (2011)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 7.5 (2024) Jameer Nelson 6.6 (2012)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 1.5 (2023) Jameer Nelson 2.0 (2011)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.3 (2025) Jameer Nelson 0.2 (2012)