Jalen Brunson vs. Lionel Hollins Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Lionel Hollins 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
Lionel Hollins: 1975-76 to 1984-85

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Jalen Brunson 0 Lionel Hollins 1

NBA Seasons Jalen Brunson 7 Lionel Hollins 10

Playoffs Played Jalen Brunson 5 Lionel Hollins 8

All-Star Games Jalen Brunson 2 Lionel Hollins 1

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Jalen Brunson 2 Lionel Hollins 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Jalen Brunson 0 Lionel Hollins 1

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Jalen Brunson 0 Lionel Hollins 2

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 18.1 Lionel Hollins 11.6

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.2 Lionel Hollins 2.4

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 5.0 Lionel Hollins 4.5

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.7 Lionel Hollins 1.6

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Lionel Hollins 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 8,821 Lionel Hollins 7,809

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 1,549 Lionel Hollins 1,601

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 2,449 Lionel Hollins 3,006

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 351 Lionel Hollins 1,053

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 48 Lionel Hollins 192

Total Games Jalen Brunson 487 Lionel Hollins 673

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .489 Lionel Hollins .444

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .389 Lionel Hollins .149 *

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .823 Lionel Hollins .741

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 28.7 (2024) Lionel Hollins 15.9 (1978)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.9 (2022) Lionel Hollins 3.4 (1978)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 7.3 (2025) Lionel Hollins 6.7 (1983)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.9 (2025) Lionel Hollins 2.2 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2023) Lionel Hollins 0.5 (1977)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 25.4 Lionel Hollins 11.8

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.9 Lionel Hollins 2.7

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 5.4 Lionel Hollins 4.5

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.7 Lionel Hollins 1.5

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Lionel Hollins 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 1,701 Lionel Hollins 911

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 260 Lionel Hollins 207

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 361 Lionel Hollins 344

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 48 Lionel Hollins 114

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 9 Lionel Hollins 11

Total Games Jalen Brunson 67 Lionel Hollins 77

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .460 Lionel Hollins .411

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .342 Lionel Hollins .000 *

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .826 Lionel Hollins .733

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 32.4 (2024) Lionel Hollins 17.3 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.9 (2023) Lionel Hollins 4.8 (1978)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 7.5 (2024) Lionel Hollins 6.3 (1980)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 1.5 (2023) Lionel Hollins 2.5 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.3 (2025) Lionel Hollins 0.5 (1984)

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