Jalen Brunson vs. Sam Smith Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Sam Smith 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.

Sam Smith

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Jalen Brunson: 2018-19 to 2023-24
Sam Smith: 1978-79 to 1979-80

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Jalen Brunson 0 Sam Smith 0

NBA Seasons Jalen Brunson 6 Sam Smith 2

Playoffs Played Jalen Brunson 4 Sam Smith 0

All-Star Games Jalen Brunson 1 Sam Smith 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 16.9 Sam Smith 6.8

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.2 Sam Smith 1.4

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.7 Sam Smith 1.3

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.7 Sam Smith 0.7

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Sam Smith 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 7,131 Sam Smith 315

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 1,362 Sam Smith 63

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 1,974 Sam Smith 58

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 291 Sam Smith 33

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 40 Sam Smith 14

Total Games Jalen Brunson 422 Sam Smith 46

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .489 Sam Smith .419

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .391 Sam Smith .229 *

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .824 Sam Smith .862

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 28.7 (2024) Sam Smith 8.6 (1980)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.9 (2022) Sam Smith 1.8 (1980)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 6.7 (2024) Sam Smith 1.4 (1980)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.9 (2024) Sam Smith 0.8 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2023) Sam Smith 0.4 (1979)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 22.9 Sam Smith -

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.3 Sam Smith -

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.6 Sam Smith -

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.8 Sam Smith -

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Sam Smith -

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 963 Sam Smith -

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 182 Sam Smith -

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 192 Sam Smith -

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 34 Sam Smith -

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 3 Sam Smith -

Total Games Jalen Brunson 42 Sam Smith 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .459 Sam Smith -

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .336 Sam Smith - *

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .825 Sam Smith -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 35.5 (2024) Sam Smith -

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.9 (2023) Sam Smith -

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 9.0 (2024) Sam Smith -

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 1.5 (2023) Sam Smith -

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2024) Sam Smith -

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