Complete Stats Comparison of Jalen Brunson and Bill Walton

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Jalen Brunson and Bill Walton 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 / 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
Bill Walton3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)		3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)		10
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)		3
(points, assists, steals)		5
Playoffs
Bill Walton2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		4
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		8
stats		2
stats
Bill Walton5
stats		6
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Jalen Brunson6
stats		8
stats		2
stats
Bill Walton5
stats		6
stats		1
stat
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...

Notes: Turnovers started to be recorded in 1977-78. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80.
(*) = some years in his career don't have the stat.

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Bill Walton 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 (+4.8), field goals made (+1.2), 3-pointers made (+1.6), free throws made (+0.8) and assists (+1.6)
- Bill Walton has better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.9), defensive rebounds (+5.5), total rebounds (+7.3), steals (+0.1) and blocks (+2.1)
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- Bill Walton has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.0) and personal fouls (+1.0)
- Jalen Brunson has higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.1), 3-pointers attempted (+4.1) and free throws attempted (+0.3)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Jalen Brunson 18.1
+4.8
Bill Walton 13.3
Field Goals Made
Jalen Brunson 6.7
+1.2
Bill Walton 5.5
Field Goals Attempted
Jalen Brunson 13.6
+3.1
Bill Walton 10.5
3-Pointers Made
Jalen Brunson 1.6
+1.6
Bill Walton 0.0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Jalen Brunson 4.1
+4.1
Bill Walton 0.0
*
Free Throws Made
Jalen Brunson 3.2
+0.8
Bill Walton 2.4
Free Throws Attempted
Jalen Brunson 3.9
+0.3
Bill Walton 3.6
Offensive Rebounds
Jalen Brunson 0.5
Bill Walton 2.4
+1.9
Defensive Rebounds
Jalen Brunson 2.7
Bill Walton 8.2
+5.5
Total Rebounds
Jalen Brunson 3.2
Bill Walton 10.5
+7.3
Assists
Jalen Brunson 5.0
+1.6
Bill Walton 3.4
Steals
Jalen Brunson 0.7
Bill Walton 0.8
+0.1
Blocks
Jalen Brunson 0.1
Bill Walton 2.2
+2.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Jalen Brunson 1.7
Bill Walton 2.7
+1.0 *
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Jalen Brunson 1.8
Bill Walton 2.8
+1.0

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Bill Walton 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 (+19) and has more points (+2,606), field goals made (+689), 3-pointers made (+778), free throws made (+450) and assists (+859)
- Bill Walton played more years (+3) and has more offensive rebounds (+876), defensive rebounds (+2,498), total rebounds (+3,374), steals (+29) and blocks (+986)
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- Bill Walton has more turnovers (+15) and personal fouls (+403)
- Jalen Brunson has more field goals attempted (+1,731), 3-pointers attempted (+1,994) and free throws attempted (+213)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Jalen Brunson 7
Bill Walton 10
+3
Games
Jalen Brunson 487
+19
Bill Walton 468
Points
Jalen Brunson 8,821
+2,606
Bill Walton 6,215
Field Goals Made
Jalen Brunson 3,241
+689
Bill Walton 2,552
Field Goals Attempted
Jalen Brunson 6,631
+1,731
Bill Walton 4,900
3-Pointers Made
Jalen Brunson 778
+778
Bill Walton 0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Jalen Brunson 1,998
+1,994
Bill Walton 4
*
Free Throws Made
Jalen Brunson 1,561
+450
Bill Walton 1,111
Free Throws Attempted
Jalen Brunson 1,896
+213
Bill Walton 1,683
Offensive Rebounds
Jalen Brunson 227
Bill Walton 1,103
+876
Defensive Rebounds
Jalen Brunson 1,322
Bill Walton 3,820
+2,498
Total Rebounds
Jalen Brunson 1,549
Bill Walton 4,923
+3,374
Assists
Jalen Brunson 2,449
+859
Bill Walton 1,590
Steals
Jalen Brunson 351
Bill Walton 380
+29
Blocks
Jalen Brunson 48
Bill Walton 1,034
+986
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Jalen Brunson 850
Bill Walton 865
+15 *
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Jalen Brunson 895
Bill Walton 1,298
+403

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 Bill Walton has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Jalen Brunson 48.9%
Bill Walton 52.1%
+3.2
3-Point Percentage
Jalen Brunson 38.9%
+38.9
Bill Walton 0.0%
*
Free Throw Percentage
Jalen Brunson 82.3%
+16.3
Bill Walton 66.0%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Jalen Brunson has better averages in points and assists while Bill Walton has better averages in rebounds and blocks. They are tied in steals.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Jalen Brunson has better averages in points (+14.6), field goals made (+4.3), 3-pointers made (+2.0), free throws made (+3.9) and assists (+2.4)
- Bill Walton has better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.2), defensive rebounds (+4.0), total rebounds (+5.2) and blocks (+1.6)
- Jalen Brunson has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.8)
- Bill Walton has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.7)
- Jalen Brunson has higher averages in field goals attempted (+10.8), 3-pointers attempted (+5.8) and free throws attempted (+4.3)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Jalen Brunson 25.4
+14.6
Bill Walton 10.8
Field Goals Made
Jalen Brunson 9.0
+4.3
Bill Walton 4.7
Field Goals Attempted
Jalen Brunson 19.7
+10.8
Bill Walton 8.9
3-Pointers Made
Jalen Brunson 2.0
+2.0
Bill Walton 0.0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Jalen Brunson 5.8
+5.8
Bill Walton 0.0
*
Free Throws Made
Jalen Brunson 5.3
+3.9
Bill Walton 1.4
Free Throws Attempted
Jalen Brunson 6.4
+4.3
Bill Walton 2.1
Offensive Rebounds
Jalen Brunson 0.7
Bill Walton 1.9
+1.2
Defensive Rebounds
Jalen Brunson 3.1
Bill Walton 7.1
+4.0
Total Rebounds
Jalen Brunson 3.9
Bill Walton 9.1
+5.2
Assists
Jalen Brunson 5.4
+2.4
Bill Walton 3.0
Steals
Jalen Brunson 0.7
Bill Walton 0.7
Blocks
Jalen Brunson 0.1
Bill Walton 1.7
+1.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Jalen Brunson 2.0
+0.8
Bill Walton 1.2
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Jalen Brunson 2.3
Bill Walton 3.0
+0.7

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, assists and steals while Bill Walton has more total rebounds and blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Jalen Brunson played more years (+1) and games (+18), and has more points (+1,173), field goals made (+376), 3-pointers made (+132), free throws made (+289), assists (+216) and steals (+16)
- Bill Walton has more offensive rebounds (+45), defensive rebounds (+139), total rebounds (+184) and blocks (+74)
- Jalen Brunson has more turnovers (+100) and personal fouls (+6)
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- Jalen Brunson has more field goals attempted (+880), 3-pointers attempted (+385) and free throws attempted (+331)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Jalen Brunson 5
+1
Bill Walton 4
Games
Jalen Brunson 67
+18
Bill Walton 49
Points
Jalen Brunson 1,701
+1,173
Bill Walton 528
Field Goals Made
Jalen Brunson 606
+376
Bill Walton 230
Field Goals Attempted
Jalen Brunson 1,318
+880
Bill Walton 438
3-Pointers Made
Jalen Brunson 132
+132
Bill Walton 0
*
3-Pointers Attempted
Jalen Brunson 386
+385
Bill Walton 1
*
Free Throws Made
Jalen Brunson 357
+289
Bill Walton 68
Free Throws Attempted
Jalen Brunson 432
+331
Bill Walton 101
Offensive Rebounds
Jalen Brunson 50
Bill Walton 95
+45
Defensive Rebounds
Jalen Brunson 210
Bill Walton 349
+139
Total Rebounds
Jalen Brunson 260
Bill Walton 444
+184
Assists
Jalen Brunson 361
+216
Bill Walton 145
Steals
Jalen Brunson 48
+16
Bill Walton 32
Blocks
Jalen Brunson 9
Bill Walton 83
+74
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Jalen Brunson 136
+100
Bill Walton 36
*
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Jalen Brunson 155
+6
Bill Walton 149

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Jalen Brunson has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Bill Walton has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Jalen Brunson 46.0%
Bill Walton 52.5%
+6.5
3-Point Percentage
Jalen Brunson 34.2%
+34.2
Bill Walton 0.0%
*
Free Throw Percentage
Jalen Brunson 82.6%
+15.3
Bill Walton 67.3%
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