Jalen Brunson vs. Mike Gale Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Mike Gale 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.

Mike Gale

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Jalen Brunson: 2018-19 to 2023-24
Mike Gale: 1976-77 to 1981-82

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Jalen Brunson 0 Mike Gale 0

NBA Seasons Jalen Brunson 6 Mike Gale 6

Playoffs Played Jalen Brunson 4 Mike Gale 5

All-Star Games Jalen Brunson 1 Mike Gale 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 16.9 Mike Gale 7.4

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.2 Mike Gale 2.5

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.7 Mike Gale 4.3

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.7 Mike Gale 1.9

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Mike Gale 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 7,131 Mike Gale 3,372

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 1,362 Mike Gale 1,122

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 1,974 Mike Gale 1,965

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 291 Mike Gale 840

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 40 Mike Gale 163

Total Games Jalen Brunson 422 Mike Gale 453

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .489 Mike Gale .474

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .391 Mike Gale .160 *

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .824 Mike Gale .825

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 28.7 (2024) Mike Gale 10.3 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.9 (2022) Mike Gale 3.3 (1977)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 6.7 (2024) Mike Gale 5.8 (1977)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.9 (2024) Mike Gale 2.3 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2023) Mike Gale 0.6 (1977)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 22.9 Mike Gale 7.1

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.3 Mike Gale 2.7

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.6 Mike Gale 4.4

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.8 Mike Gale 1.3

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Mike Gale 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 963 Mike Gale 198

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 182 Mike Gale 75

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 192 Mike Gale 122

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 34 Mike Gale 37

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 3 Mike Gale 10

Total Games Jalen Brunson 42 Mike Gale 28

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .459 Mike Gale .416

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .336 Mike Gale .250 *

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .825 Mike Gale .725

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 35.5 (2024) Mike Gale 11.0 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.9 (2023) Mike Gale 5.0 (1977)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 9.0 (2024) Mike Gale 5.3 (1980)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 1.5 (2023) Mike Gale 2.0 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2024) Mike Gale 1.0 (1977)

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