Jalen Brunson vs. Richard Jefferson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Richard Jefferson 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
Richard Jefferson: 2001-02 to 2017-18

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Jalen Brunson 0 Richard Jefferson 1

NBA Seasons Jalen Brunson 7 Richard Jefferson 17

Playoffs Played Jalen Brunson 5 Richard Jefferson 12

All-Star Games Jalen Brunson 2 Richard Jefferson 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Jalen Brunson 2 Richard Jefferson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 18.1 Richard Jefferson 12.6

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.2 Richard Jefferson 4.0

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 5.0 Richard Jefferson 2.0

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.7 Richard Jefferson 0.7

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Richard Jefferson 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 8,821 Richard Jefferson 14,904

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 1,549 Richard Jefferson 4,720

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 2,449 Richard Jefferson 2,412

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 351 Richard Jefferson 787

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 48 Richard Jefferson 347

Total Games Jalen Brunson 487 Richard Jefferson 1,181

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .489 Richard Jefferson .464

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .389 Richard Jefferson .376

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .823 Richard Jefferson .768

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 28.7 (2024) Richard Jefferson 22.6 (2008)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.9 (2022) Richard Jefferson 7.3 (2005)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 7.3 (2025) Richard Jefferson 4.0 (2005)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.9 (2025) Richard Jefferson 1.1 (2004)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2023) Richard Jefferson 0.6 (2002)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 25.4 Richard Jefferson 10.8

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.9 Richard Jefferson 4.3

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 5.4 Richard Jefferson 1.7

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.7 Richard Jefferson 0.6

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Richard Jefferson 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 1,701 Richard Jefferson 1,511

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 260 Richard Jefferson 608

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 361 Richard Jefferson 241

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 48 Richard Jefferson 87

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 9 Richard Jefferson 44

Total Games Jalen Brunson 67 Richard Jefferson 140

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .460 Richard Jefferson .473

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .342 Richard Jefferson .325

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .826 Richard Jefferson .731

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 32.4 (2024) Richard Jefferson 22.2 (2006)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.9 (2023) Richard Jefferson 6.4 (2003)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 7.5 (2024) Richard Jefferson 4.1 (2006)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 1.5 (2023) Richard Jefferson 1.3 (2004)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.3 (2025) Richard Jefferson 0.7 (2004)