Jalen Brunson vs. Paul McPherson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Paul McPherson 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 2025-26
Paul McPherson: 2000-01 to 2000-01

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Jalen Brunson 0 Paul McPherson 0

NBA Seasons Jalen Brunson 8 Paul McPherson 1

Playoffs Played Jalen Brunson 5 Paul McPherson 0

All-Star Games Jalen Brunson 2 Paul McPherson 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Jalen Brunson 2 Paul McPherson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 18.1 Paul McPherson 4.8

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.2 Paul McPherson 1.4

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 5.0 Paul McPherson 0.7

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.7 Paul McPherson 0.5

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Paul McPherson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 8,875 Paul McPherson 262

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 1,556 Paul McPherson 79

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 2,459 Paul McPherson 38

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 351 Paul McPherson 25

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 48 Paul McPherson 4

Total Games Jalen Brunson 489 Paul McPherson 55

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .488 Paul McPherson .505

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .388 Paul McPherson .167

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .824 Paul McPherson .724

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 28.7 (2024) Paul McPherson 4.8 (2001)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.9 (2022) Paul McPherson 1.4 (2001)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 7.3 (2025) Paul McPherson 0.7 (2001)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.9 (2025) Paul McPherson 0.5 (2001)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2023) Paul McPherson 0.1 (2001)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 25.4 Paul McPherson -

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.9 Paul McPherson -

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 5.4 Paul McPherson -

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.7 Paul McPherson -

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Paul McPherson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 1,701 Paul McPherson -

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 260 Paul McPherson -

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 361 Paul McPherson -

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 48 Paul McPherson -

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 9 Paul McPherson -

Total Games Jalen Brunson 67 Paul McPherson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .460 Paul McPherson -

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .342 Paul McPherson -

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .826 Paul McPherson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 32.4 (2024) Paul McPherson -

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.9 (2023) Paul McPherson -

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 7.5 (2024) Paul McPherson -

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 1.5 (2023) Paul McPherson -

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.3 (2025) Paul McPherson -