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

Jalen Brunson

vs.

Melvin Sanders

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Jalen Brunson: 2018-19 to 2023-24
Melvin Sanders: 2005-06 to 2005-06

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Jalen Brunson 0 Melvin Sanders 0

NBA Seasons Jalen Brunson 6 Melvin Sanders 1

Playoffs Played Jalen Brunson 4 Melvin Sanders 0

All-Star Games Jalen Brunson 1 Melvin Sanders 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 16.9 Melvin Sanders 2.6

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.2 Melvin Sanders 1.4

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.7 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 7,131 Melvin Sanders 41

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 1,362 Melvin Sanders 23

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 1,974 Melvin Sanders 3

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 291 Melvin Sanders 5

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 40 Melvin Sanders 0

Total Games Jalen Brunson 422 Melvin Sanders 16

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .489 Melvin Sanders .485

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .391 Melvin Sanders .667

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .824 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 6.7 (2024) Melvin Sanders 0.2 (2006)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.9 (2024) 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 22.9 Melvin Sanders -

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.3 Melvin Sanders -

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.6 Melvin Sanders -

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.8 Melvin Sanders -

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Melvin Sanders -

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 963 Melvin Sanders -

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 182 Melvin Sanders -

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 192 Melvin Sanders -

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 34 Melvin Sanders -

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 3 Melvin Sanders -

Total Games Jalen Brunson 42 Melvin Sanders 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .459 Melvin Sanders -

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .336 Melvin Sanders -

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .825 Melvin Sanders -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 35.5 (2024) Melvin Sanders -

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

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 9.0 (2024) Melvin Sanders -

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

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2024) Melvin Sanders -