Jalen Brunson vs. Melvin Sanders Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Melvin Sanders 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
Melvin Sanders: 2005-06 to 2005-06

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Jalen Brunson 0 Melvin Sanders 0

NBA Seasons Jalen Brunson 7 Melvin Sanders 1

Playoffs Played Jalen Brunson 5 Melvin Sanders 0

All-Star Games Jalen Brunson 2 Melvin Sanders 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Jalen Brunson 2 Melvin Sanders 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 18.1 Melvin Sanders 2.6

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.2 Melvin Sanders 1.4

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 5.0 Melvin Sanders 0.2

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.7 Melvin Sanders 0.3

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Melvin Sanders 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 8,821 Melvin Sanders 41

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 1,549 Melvin Sanders 23

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 2,449 Melvin Sanders 3

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 351 Melvin Sanders 5

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 48 Melvin Sanders 0

Total Games Jalen Brunson 487 Melvin Sanders 16

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .489 Melvin Sanders .485

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .389 Melvin Sanders .667

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .823 Melvin Sanders .700

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 28.7 (2024) Melvin Sanders 2.6 (2006)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.9 (2022) Melvin Sanders 1.4 (2006)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 7.3 (2025) Melvin Sanders 0.2 (2006)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.9 (2025) Melvin Sanders 0.3 (2006)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2023) Melvin Sanders 0.0 (2006)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 25.4 Melvin Sanders -

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.9 Melvin Sanders -

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 5.4 Melvin Sanders -

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.7 Melvin Sanders -

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Melvin Sanders -

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 1,701 Melvin Sanders -

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 260 Melvin Sanders -

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 361 Melvin Sanders -

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 48 Melvin Sanders -

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 9 Melvin Sanders -

Total Games Jalen Brunson 67 Melvin Sanders 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .460 Melvin Sanders -

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .342 Melvin Sanders -

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .826 Melvin Sanders -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 32.4 (2024) Melvin Sanders -

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.9 (2023) Melvin Sanders -

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 7.5 (2024) Melvin Sanders -

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 1.5 (2023) Melvin Sanders -

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.3 (2025) Melvin Sanders -