Jalen Brunson vs. John Lucas Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Lucas 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.

John Lucas

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Jalen Brunson: 2018-19 to 2023-24
John Lucas: 1976-77 to 1989-90

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Jalen Brunson 0 John Lucas 0

NBA Seasons Jalen Brunson 6 John Lucas 14

Playoffs Played Jalen Brunson 4 John Lucas 6

All-Star Games Jalen Brunson 1 John Lucas 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 16.9 John Lucas 10.7

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.2 John Lucas 2.3

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.7 John Lucas 7.0

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.7 John Lucas 1.4

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 John Lucas 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 7,131 John Lucas 9,951

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 1,362 John Lucas 2,151

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 1,974 John Lucas 6,454

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 291 John Lucas 1,273

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 40 John Lucas 73

Total Games Jalen Brunson 422 John Lucas 928

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .489 John Lucas .449

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .391 John Lucas .303 *

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .824 John Lucas .776

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 28.7 (2024) John Lucas 17.5 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.9 (2022) John Lucas 3.1 (1978)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 6.7 (2024) John Lucas 10.7 (1984)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.9 (2024) John Lucas 2.0 (1978)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2023) John Lucas 0.2 (1977)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 22.9 John Lucas 11.2

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.3 John Lucas 2.1

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.6 John Lucas 4.9

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.8 John Lucas 1.2

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 John Lucas 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 963 John Lucas 502

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 182 John Lucas 96

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 192 John Lucas 219

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 34 John Lucas 52

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 3 John Lucas 6

Total Games Jalen Brunson 42 John Lucas 45

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .459 John Lucas .451

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .336 John Lucas .261 *

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .825 John Lucas .746

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 35.5 (2024) John Lucas 15.6 (1987)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.9 (2023) John Lucas 4.2 (1985)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 9.0 (2024) John Lucas 6.9 (1977)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 1.5 (2023) John Lucas 2.0 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2024) John Lucas 0.3 (1977)

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