Jalen Brunson vs. Ted McClain Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ted McClain 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
Ted McClain: 1976-77 to 1978-79

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Jalen Brunson 0 Ted McClain 0

NBA Seasons Jalen Brunson 7 Ted McClain 3

Playoffs Played Jalen Brunson 5 Ted McClain 3

All-Star Games Jalen Brunson 2 Ted McClain 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Jalen Brunson 2 Ted McClain 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 18.1 Ted McClain 5.9

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.2 Ted McClain 2.3

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 5.0 Ted McClain 3.0

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.7 Ted McClain 1.0

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Ted McClain 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 8,821 Ted McClain 1,058

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 1,549 Ted McClain 410

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 2,449 Ted McClain 541

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 351 Ted McClain 183

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 48 Ted McClain 19

Total Games Jalen Brunson 487 Ted McClain 178

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .489 Ted McClain .447

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .389 Ted McClain - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .823 Ted McClain .786

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 28.7 (2024) Ted McClain 8.2 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.9 (2022) Ted McClain 3.2 (1977)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 7.3 (2025) Ted McClain 4.5 (1977)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.9 (2025) Ted McClain 1.5 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2023) Ted McClain 0.2 (1977)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 25.4 Ted McClain 3.7

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.9 Ted McClain 1.4

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 5.4 Ted McClain 2.0

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.7 Ted McClain 0.8

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Ted McClain 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 1,701 Ted McClain 93

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 260 Ted McClain 36

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 361 Ted McClain 50

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 48 Ted McClain 21

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 9 Ted McClain 2

Total Games Jalen Brunson 67 Ted McClain 25

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .460 Ted McClain .411

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .342 Ted McClain - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .826 Ted McClain .792

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 32.4 (2024) Ted McClain 7.3 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.9 (2023) Ted McClain 2.3 (1977)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 7.5 (2024) Ted McClain 4.5 (1977)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 1.5 (2023) Ted McClain 1.7 (1977)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.3 (2025) Ted McClain 0.3 (1977)

Notes: ** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.