Jalen Brunson vs. Willie Smith Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Willie 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.

Willie Smith

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Jalen Brunson: 2018-19 to 2023-24
Willie Smith: 1976-77 to 1979-80

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Jalen Brunson 0 Willie Smith 0

NBA Seasons Jalen Brunson 6 Willie Smith 4

Playoffs Played Jalen Brunson 4 Willie Smith 0

All-Star Games Jalen Brunson 1 Willie Smith 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 16.9 Willie Smith 4.6

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.2 Willie Smith 1.7

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.7 Willie Smith 3.6

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.7 Willie Smith 1.1

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Willie Smith 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 7,131 Willie Smith 357

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 1,362 Willie Smith 134

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 1,974 Willie Smith 277

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 291 Willie Smith 85

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 40 Willie Smith 2

Total Games Jalen Brunson 422 Willie Smith 78

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .489 Willie Smith .400

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .391 Willie Smith .239 *

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .824 Willie Smith .754

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 28.7 (2024) Willie Smith 4.8 (1980)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.9 (2022) Willie Smith 2.0 (1980)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 6.7 (2024) Willie Smith 4.2 (1980)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.9 (2024) Willie Smith 1.2 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2023) Willie Smith 0.1 (1979)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 22.5 Willie Smith -

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.4 Willie Smith -

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.4 Willie Smith -

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.8 Willie Smith -

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Willie Smith -

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 922 Willie Smith -

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 179 Willie Smith -

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 180 Willie Smith -

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 34 Willie Smith -

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 3 Willie Smith -

Total Games Jalen Brunson 41 Willie Smith 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .458 Willie Smith -

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .335 Willie Smith - *

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .830 Willie Smith -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 34.4 (2024) Willie Smith -

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

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 8.4 (2024) Willie Smith -

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

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

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