Jalen Brunson vs. Julius Erving Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Julius Erving 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 2024-25
Julius Erving: 1976-77 to 1986-87

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Jalen Brunson 0 Julius Erving 1

NBA Seasons Jalen Brunson 7 Julius Erving 11

Playoffs Played Jalen Brunson 5 Julius Erving 11

All-Star Games Jalen Brunson 2 Julius Erving 11

Honors and Awards

Season MVP Jalen Brunson 0 Julius Erving 1

All-NBA First Team Jalen Brunson 0 Julius Erving 5

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Jalen Brunson 2 Julius Erving 7

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 18.1 Julius Erving 22.0

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.2 Julius Erving 6.7

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 5.0 Julius Erving 3.9

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.7 Julius Erving 1.8

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Julius Erving 1.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 8,821 Julius Erving 18,364

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 1,549 Julius Erving 5,601

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 2,449 Julius Erving 3,224

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 351 Julius Erving 1,508

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 48 Julius Erving 1,293

Total Games Jalen Brunson 487 Julius Erving 836

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .489 Julius Erving .507

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .389 Julius Erving .261 *

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .823 Julius Erving .777

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 28.7 (2024) Julius Erving 26.9 (1980)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.9 (2022) Julius Erving 8.5 (1977)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 7.3 (2025) Julius Erving 4.6 (1979)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.9 (2025) Julius Erving 2.2 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2023) Julius Erving 1.8 (1983)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 25.4 Julius Erving 21.9

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.9 Julius Erving 7.0

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 5.4 Julius Erving 4.2

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.7 Julius Erving 1.7

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Julius Erving 1.7

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 1,701 Julius Erving 3,088

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 260 Julius Erving 994

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 361 Julius Erving 594

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 48 Julius Erving 235

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 9 Julius Erving 239

Total Games Jalen Brunson 67 Julius Erving 141

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .460 Julius Erving .486

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .342 Julius Erving .194 *

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .826 Julius Erving .779

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 32.4 (2024) Julius Erving 27.3 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.9 (2023) Julius Erving 9.7 (1978)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 7.5 (2024) Julius Erving 5.9 (1979)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 1.5 (2023) Julius Erving 2.2 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.3 (2025) Julius Erving 2.6 (1981)

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