Jalen Brunson vs. John Salmons Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Salmons 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 Salmons

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Jalen Brunson: 2018-19 to 2023-24
John Salmons: 2002-03 to 2014-15

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Jalen Brunson 0 John Salmons 0

NBA Seasons Jalen Brunson 6 John Salmons 13

Playoffs Played Jalen Brunson 4 John Salmons 5

All-Star Games Jalen Brunson 1 John Salmons 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 16.9 John Salmons 9.3

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.2 John Salmons 2.9

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.7 John Salmons 2.4

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.7 John Salmons 0.8

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 John Salmons 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 7,131 John Salmons 8,292

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 1,362 John Salmons 2,603

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 1,974 John Salmons 2,183

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 291 John Salmons 756

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 40 John Salmons 239

Total Games Jalen Brunson 422 John Salmons 895

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .489 John Salmons .431

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .391 John Salmons .366

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .824 John Salmons .799

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 28.7 (2024) John Salmons 18.3 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.9 (2022) John Salmons 4.3 (2008)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 6.7 (2024) John Salmons 3.5 (2011)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.9 (2024) John Salmons 1.2 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2023) John Salmons 0.4 (2011)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 22.9 John Salmons 9.3

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.3 John Salmons 2.4

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.6 John Salmons 1.8

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.8 John Salmons 0.8

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 John Salmons 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 963 John Salmons 259

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 182 John Salmons 66

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 192 John Salmons 50

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 34 John Salmons 21

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 3 John Salmons 11

Total Games Jalen Brunson 42 John Salmons 28

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .459 John Salmons .393

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .336 John Salmons .243

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .825 John Salmons .877

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 35.5 (2024) John Salmons 18.1 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.9 (2023) John Salmons 4.4 (2009)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 9.0 (2024) John Salmons 4.0 (2010)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 1.5 (2023) John Salmons 1.4 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2024) John Salmons 1.0 (2009)