Jalen Brunson vs. Rodney Buford Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Rodney Buford 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.

Rodney Buford

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Jalen Brunson: 2018-19 to 2023-24
Rodney Buford: 1999-00 to 2004-05

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Jalen Brunson 0 Rodney Buford 0

NBA Seasons Jalen Brunson 6 Rodney Buford 5

Playoffs Played Jalen Brunson 4 Rodney Buford 4

All-Star Games Jalen Brunson 1 Rodney Buford 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 16.9 Rodney Buford 6.4

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.2 Rodney Buford 2.6

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.7 Rodney Buford 0.8

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.7 Rodney Buford 0.5

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Rodney Buford 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 7,131 Rodney Buford 1,472

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 1,362 Rodney Buford 598

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 1,974 Rodney Buford 179

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 291 Rodney Buford 115

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 40 Rodney Buford 31

Total Games Jalen Brunson 422 Rodney Buford 230

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .489 Rodney Buford .412

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .391 Rodney Buford .300

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .824 Rodney Buford .758

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 28.7 (2024) Rodney Buford 9.4 (2002)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.9 (2022) Rodney Buford 4.3 (2002)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 6.7 (2024) Rodney Buford 1.1 (2002)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.9 (2024) Rodney Buford 0.7 (2002)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2023) Rodney Buford 0.2 (2000)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 22.9 Rodney Buford 1.8

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.3 Rodney Buford 0.8

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.6 Rodney Buford 0.3

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.8 Rodney Buford 0.3

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Rodney Buford 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 963 Rodney Buford 44

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 182 Rodney Buford 18

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 192 Rodney Buford 7

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 34 Rodney Buford 6

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 3 Rodney Buford 1

Total Games Jalen Brunson 42 Rodney Buford 24

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .459 Rodney Buford .386

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .336 Rodney Buford .455

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .825 Rodney Buford .833

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 35.5 (2024) Rodney Buford 11.0 (2000)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.9 (2023) Rodney Buford 1.0 (2004)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 9.0 (2024) Rodney Buford 1.0 (2000)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 1.5 (2023) Rodney Buford 0.4 (2004)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2024) Rodney Buford 0.1 (2001)