Jalen Brunson vs. Reece Gaines Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Reece Gaines 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
Reece Gaines: 2003-04 to 2005-06

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Jalen Brunson 0 Reece Gaines 0

NBA Seasons Jalen Brunson 7 Reece Gaines 3

Playoffs Played Jalen Brunson 5 Reece Gaines 0

All-Star Games Jalen Brunson 2 Reece Gaines 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Jalen Brunson 2 Reece Gaines 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 18.1 Reece Gaines 1.7

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.2 Reece Gaines 0.7

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 5.0 Reece Gaines 0.7

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.7 Reece Gaines 0.2

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Reece Gaines 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 8,821 Reece Gaines 123

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 1,549 Reece Gaines 53

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 2,449 Reece Gaines 50

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 351 Reece Gaines 17

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 48 Reece Gaines 3

Total Games Jalen Brunson 487 Reece Gaines 71

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .489 Reece Gaines .324

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .389 Reece Gaines .269

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .823 Reece Gaines .606

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 28.7 (2024) Reece Gaines 2.0 (2005)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.9 (2022) Reece Gaines 1.0 (2004)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 7.3 (2025) Reece Gaines 1.1 (2004)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.9 (2025) Reece Gaines 0.3 (2004)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2023) Reece Gaines 0.1 (2004)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 25.4 Reece Gaines -

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.9 Reece Gaines -

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 5.4 Reece Gaines -

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.7 Reece Gaines -

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Reece Gaines -

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 1,701 Reece Gaines -

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 260 Reece Gaines -

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 361 Reece Gaines -

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 48 Reece Gaines -

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 9 Reece Gaines -

Total Games Jalen Brunson 67 Reece Gaines 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .460 Reece Gaines -

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .342 Reece Gaines -

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .826 Reece Gaines -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 32.4 (2024) Reece Gaines -

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.9 (2023) Reece Gaines -

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 7.5 (2024) Reece Gaines -

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 1.5 (2023) Reece Gaines -

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.3 (2025) Reece Gaines -