Jonathan Bender vs. Jalen Brunson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Jalen Brunson and Jonathan Bender 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

Jonathan Bender

vs.

Jalen Brunson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Jonathan Bender: 1999-00 to 2009-10
Jalen Brunson: 2018-19 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Jonathan Bender 0 Jalen Brunson 0

NBA Seasons Jonathan Bender 8 Jalen Brunson 6

Playoffs Played Jonathan Bender 5 Jalen Brunson 4

All-Star Games Jonathan Bender 0 Jalen Brunson 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jonathan Bender 5.5 Jalen Brunson 16.9

Rebounds Per Game Jonathan Bender 2.2 Jalen Brunson 3.2

Assists Per Game Jonathan Bender 0.6 Jalen Brunson 4.7

Steals Per Game Jonathan Bender 0.2 Jalen Brunson 0.7

Blocks Per Game Jonathan Bender 0.6 Jalen Brunson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Jonathan Bender 1,453 Jalen Brunson 7,131

Total Rebounds Jonathan Bender 582 Jalen Brunson 1,362

Total Assists Jonathan Bender 170 Jalen Brunson 1,974

Total Steals Jonathan Bender 43 Jalen Brunson 291

Total Blocks Jonathan Bender 169 Jalen Brunson 40

Total Games Jonathan Bender 262 Jalen Brunson 422

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jonathan Bender .417 Jalen Brunson .489

3-Point Percentage Jonathan Bender .340 Jalen Brunson .391

Free Throw Percentage Jonathan Bender .763 Jalen Brunson .824

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jonathan Bender 7.4 (2002) Jalen Brunson 28.7 (2024)

Rebounds Per Game Jonathan Bender 3.1 (2002) Jalen Brunson 3.9 (2022)

Assists Per Game Jonathan Bender 1.0 (2006) Jalen Brunson 6.7 (2024)

Steals Per Game Jonathan Bender 0.2 (2002) Jalen Brunson 0.9 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Jonathan Bender 1.2 (2003) Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2023)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jonathan Bender 3.3 Jalen Brunson 22.5

Rebounds Per Game Jonathan Bender 1.2 Jalen Brunson 4.4

Assists Per Game Jonathan Bender 0.3 Jalen Brunson 4.4

Steals Per Game Jonathan Bender 0.1 Jalen Brunson 0.8

Blocks Per Game Jonathan Bender 0.6 Jalen Brunson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Jonathan Bender 112 Jalen Brunson 922

Total Rebounds Jonathan Bender 42 Jalen Brunson 179

Total Assists Jonathan Bender 9 Jalen Brunson 180

Total Steals Jonathan Bender 5 Jalen Brunson 34

Total Blocks Jonathan Bender 19 Jalen Brunson 3

Total Games Jonathan Bender 34 Jalen Brunson 41

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jonathan Bender .412 Jalen Brunson .458

3-Point Percentage Jonathan Bender .361 Jalen Brunson .335

Free Throw Percentage Jonathan Bender .679 Jalen Brunson .830

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jonathan Bender 5.7 (2003) Jalen Brunson 34.4 (2024)

Rebounds Per Game Jonathan Bender 2.3 (2003) Jalen Brunson 4.9 (2023)

Assists Per Game Jonathan Bender 0.4 (2004) Jalen Brunson 8.4 (2024)

Steals Per Game Jonathan Bender 0.4 (2002) Jalen Brunson 1.5 (2023)

Blocks Per Game Jonathan Bender 0.9 (2004) Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2024)