Jalen Brunson vs. Ricky Sobers Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ricky Sobers 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.

Ricky Sobers

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Jalen Brunson: 2018-19 to 2023-24
Ricky Sobers: 1975-76 to 1985-86

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Jalen Brunson 0 Ricky Sobers 0

NBA Seasons Jalen Brunson 6 Ricky Sobers 11

Playoffs Played Jalen Brunson 4 Ricky Sobers 3

All-Star Games Jalen Brunson 1 Ricky Sobers 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 16.9 Ricky Sobers 13.3

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.2 Ricky Sobers 2.6

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.7 Ricky Sobers 4.3

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.7 Ricky Sobers 1.3

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Ricky Sobers 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 7,131 Ricky Sobers 10,902

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 1,362 Ricky Sobers 2,132

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 1,974 Ricky Sobers 3,525

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 291 Ricky Sobers 1,085

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 40 Ricky Sobers 161

Total Games Jalen Brunson 422 Ricky Sobers 821

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .489 Ricky Sobers .459

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .391 Ricky Sobers .291 *

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .824 Ricky Sobers .843

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 28.7 (2024) Ricky Sobers 18.2 (1978)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.9 (2022) Ricky Sobers 4.1 (1978)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 6.7 (2024) Ricky Sobers 7.4 (1978)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.9 (2024) Ricky Sobers 2.2 (1978)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2023) Ricky Sobers 0.3 (1983)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 22.9 Ricky Sobers 13.3

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.3 Ricky Sobers 2.7

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.6 Ricky Sobers 4.0

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.8 Ricky Sobers 0.9

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Ricky Sobers 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 963 Ricky Sobers 387

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 182 Ricky Sobers 79

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 192 Ricky Sobers 117

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 34 Ricky Sobers 27

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 3 Ricky Sobers 8

Total Games Jalen Brunson 42 Ricky Sobers 29

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .459 Ricky Sobers .455

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .336 Ricky Sobers .250 *

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .825 Ricky Sobers .835

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 35.5 (2024) Ricky Sobers 15.3 (1984)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.9 (2023) Ricky Sobers 3.3 (1976)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 9.0 (2024) Ricky Sobers 4.2 (1976)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 1.5 (2023) Ricky Sobers 1.3 (1984)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2024) Ricky Sobers 0.5 (1984)

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