Complete Stats Comparison of Jalen Brunson and Arvydas Sabonis

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Jalen Brunson and Arvydas Sabonis during their NBA careers. First we show you a summary of who had better numbers on each statistical category and then we compare in detail the performance of each of these stars in the regular season and the Playoffs, both in total stats and averages per game.

Player comparisons:
Career comparison / Season by season / Scoring / Stats / Stats Rankings

This in-depth comparison includes all the numbers, if you prefer a simplified version of this analysis with only the basic statistics, you will find it at the career comparison of these two NBA stars.

On this page we compare:

Who has better stats? Main stats / All stats
Regular Season: Averages / Totals / Pecentages
Playoffs: Averages / Totals / Pecentages

Main Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Jalen Brunson2
(points, assists)		2
(points, assists)		7
seasons
Arvydas Sabonis3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)		3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)		7
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Jalen Brunson2
(points, assists)		2
(points, assists)		5
Playoffs
Arvydas Sabonis3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		7
Playoffs
they are tied1
(steals)

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Jalen Brunson7
stats		7
stats		2
stats
Arvydas Sabonis5
stats		6
stats		1
stat
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Jalen Brunson6
stats		7
stats		3
stats
Arvydas Sabonis6
stats		6
stats		0
stats
they are tied1
stat

- "Better Career Total" includes games and years played as stats.

- For turnovers and personal fouls, lower numbers are better.

- Field goal, free-throw and three-point attempts are not included on these tables since it can't be said that higher is better.

Now, lets compare all their stats in detail, one by one...

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Arvydas Sabonis has better averages in rebounds, steals and blocks while Jalen Brunson has better averages in points and assists.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Jalen Brunson has better averages in points (+6.1), field goals made (+2.3), 3-pointers made (+1.3), free throws made (+0.4) and assists (+2.9)
- Arvydas Sabonis has better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.1), defensive rebounds (+3.0), total rebounds (+4.1), steals (+0.1) and blocks (+1.0)
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- Arvydas Sabonis has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.1) and personal fouls (+0.9)
- Jalen Brunson has higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.7), 3-pointers attempted (+3.2) and free throws attempted (+0.3)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Jalen Brunson 18.1
+6.1
Arvydas Sabonis 12.0
Field Goals Made
Jalen Brunson 6.7
+2.3
Arvydas Sabonis 4.4
Field Goals Attempted
Jalen Brunson 13.6
+4.7
Arvydas Sabonis 8.9
3-Pointers Made
Jalen Brunson 1.6
+1.3
Arvydas Sabonis 0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Jalen Brunson 4.1
+3.2
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
Free Throws Made
Jalen Brunson 3.2
+0.4
Arvydas Sabonis 2.8
Free Throws Attempted
Jalen Brunson 3.9
+0.3
Arvydas Sabonis 3.6
Offensive Rebounds
Jalen Brunson 0.5
Arvydas Sabonis 1.6
+1.1
Defensive Rebounds
Jalen Brunson 2.7
Arvydas Sabonis 5.7
+3.0
Total Rebounds
Jalen Brunson 3.2
Arvydas Sabonis 7.3
+4.1
Assists
Jalen Brunson 5.0
+2.9
Arvydas Sabonis 2.1
Steals
Jalen Brunson 0.7
Arvydas Sabonis 0.8
+0.1
Blocks
Jalen Brunson 0.1
Arvydas Sabonis 1.1
+1.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Jalen Brunson 1.7
Arvydas Sabonis 1.8
+0.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Jalen Brunson 1.8
Arvydas Sabonis 2.7
+0.9

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Arvydas Sabonis has more total rebounds, steals and blocks while Jalen Brunson has more total points and assists.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Jalen Brunson played more games (+17) and has more points (+3,192), field goals made (+1,159), 3-pointers made (+642), free throws made (+232) and assists (+1,485)
- Arvydas Sabonis has more offensive rebounds (+507), defensive rebounds (+1,380), total rebounds (+1,887), steals (+19) and blocks (+446)
- Jalen Brunson has more turnovers (+13)
- Arvydas Sabonis has more personal fouls (+395)
- Jalen Brunson has more field goals attempted (+2,471), 3-pointers attempted (+1,583) and free throws attempted (+206)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Jalen Brunson 7
Arvydas Sabonis 7
Games
Jalen Brunson 487
+17
Arvydas Sabonis 470
Points
Jalen Brunson 8,821
+3,192
Arvydas Sabonis 5,629
Field Goals Made
Jalen Brunson 3,241
+1,159
Arvydas Sabonis 2,082
Field Goals Attempted
Jalen Brunson 6,631
+2,471
Arvydas Sabonis 4,160
3-Pointers Made
Jalen Brunson 778
+642
Arvydas Sabonis 136
3-Pointers Attempted
Jalen Brunson 1,998
+1,583
Arvydas Sabonis 415
Free Throws Made
Jalen Brunson 1,561
+232
Arvydas Sabonis 1,329
Free Throws Attempted
Jalen Brunson 1,896
+206
Arvydas Sabonis 1,690
Offensive Rebounds
Jalen Brunson 227
Arvydas Sabonis 734
+507
Defensive Rebounds
Jalen Brunson 1,322
Arvydas Sabonis 2,702
+1,380
Total Rebounds
Jalen Brunson 1,549
Arvydas Sabonis 3,436
+1,887
Assists
Jalen Brunson 2,449
+1,485
Arvydas Sabonis 964
Steals
Jalen Brunson 351
Arvydas Sabonis 370
+19
Blocks
Jalen Brunson 48
Arvydas Sabonis 494
+446
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Jalen Brunson 850
+13
Arvydas Sabonis 837
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Jalen Brunson 895
Arvydas Sabonis 1,290
+395

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Jalen Brunson has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Arvydas Sabonis has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Jalen Brunson 48.9%
Arvydas Sabonis 50.0%
+1.1
3-Point Percentage
Jalen Brunson 38.9%
+6.1
Arvydas Sabonis 32.8%
Free Throw Percentage
Jalen Brunson 82.3%
+3.7
Arvydas Sabonis 78.6%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Arvydas Sabonis has better averages in rebounds, steals and blocks while Jalen Brunson has better averages in points and assists.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Jalen Brunson has better averages in points (+13.3), field goals made (+4.6), 3-pointers made (+1.7), free throws made (+2.2) and assists (+3.5)
- Arvydas Sabonis has better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.7), defensive rebounds (+2.9), total rebounds (+3.5), steals (+0.2) and blocks (+0.8)
- Jalen Brunson has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.4)
- Arvydas Sabonis has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.1)
- Jalen Brunson has higher averages in field goals attempted (+10.1), 3-pointers attempted (+4.9) and free throws attempted (+2.5)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Jalen Brunson 25.4
+13.3
Arvydas Sabonis 12.1
Field Goals Made
Jalen Brunson 9.0
+4.6
Arvydas Sabonis 4.4
Field Goals Attempted
Jalen Brunson 19.7
+10.1
Arvydas Sabonis 9.6
3-Pointers Made
Jalen Brunson 2.0
+1.7
Arvydas Sabonis 0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Jalen Brunson 5.8
+4.9
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
Free Throws Made
Jalen Brunson 5.3
+2.2
Arvydas Sabonis 3.1
Free Throws Attempted
Jalen Brunson 6.4
+2.5
Arvydas Sabonis 3.9
Offensive Rebounds
Jalen Brunson 0.7
Arvydas Sabonis 1.4
+0.7
Defensive Rebounds
Jalen Brunson 3.1
Arvydas Sabonis 6.0
+2.9
Total Rebounds
Jalen Brunson 3.9
Arvydas Sabonis 7.4
+3.5
Assists
Jalen Brunson 5.4
+3.5
Arvydas Sabonis 1.9
Steals
Jalen Brunson 0.7
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
+0.2
Blocks
Jalen Brunson 0.1
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
+0.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Jalen Brunson 2.0
+0.4
Arvydas Sabonis 1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Jalen Brunson 2.3
Arvydas Sabonis 3.4
+1.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Jalen Brunson has more total points and assists while Arvydas Sabonis has more total rebounds and blocks. They are tied in steals.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Jalen Brunson played more games (+16) and has more points (+1,084), field goals made (+384), 3-pointers made (+117), free throws made (+199) and assists (+264)
- Arvydas Sabonis played more years (+2) and has more offensive rebounds (+22), defensive rebounds (+96), total rebounds (+118) and blocks (+39)
- Jalen Brunson has more turnovers (+54)
- Arvydas Sabonis has more personal fouls (+20)
- Jalen Brunson has more field goals attempted (+827), 3-pointers attempted (+339) and free throws attempted (+235)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Jalen Brunson 5
Arvydas Sabonis 7
+2
Games
Jalen Brunson 67
+16
Arvydas Sabonis 51
Points
Jalen Brunson 1,701
+1,084
Arvydas Sabonis 617
Field Goals Made
Jalen Brunson 606
+384
Arvydas Sabonis 222
Field Goals Attempted
Jalen Brunson 1,318
+827
Arvydas Sabonis 491
3-Pointers Made
Jalen Brunson 132
+117
Arvydas Sabonis 15
3-Pointers Attempted
Jalen Brunson 386
+339
Arvydas Sabonis 47
Free Throws Made
Jalen Brunson 357
+199
Arvydas Sabonis 158
Free Throws Attempted
Jalen Brunson 432
+235
Arvydas Sabonis 197
Offensive Rebounds
Jalen Brunson 50
Arvydas Sabonis 72
+22
Defensive Rebounds
Jalen Brunson 210
Arvydas Sabonis 306
+96
Total Rebounds
Jalen Brunson 260
Arvydas Sabonis 378
+118
Assists
Jalen Brunson 361
+264
Arvydas Sabonis 97
Steals
Jalen Brunson 48
Arvydas Sabonis 48
Blocks
Jalen Brunson 9
Arvydas Sabonis 48
+39
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Jalen Brunson 136
+54
Arvydas Sabonis 82
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Jalen Brunson 155
Arvydas Sabonis 175
+20

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Jalen Brunson has better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Arvydas Sabonis.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Jalen Brunson 46.0%
+0.8
Arvydas Sabonis 45.2%
3-Point Percentage
Jalen Brunson 34.2%
+2.3
Arvydas Sabonis 31.9%
Free Throw Percentage
Jalen Brunson 82.6%
+2.4
Arvydas Sabonis 80.2%
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