Complete Stats Comparison of Jalen Brunson and Gary Payton

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Jalen Brunson and Gary Payton 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 Brunson1
(points)		0
7
seasons
Gary Payton4
(rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		17
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Jalen Brunson3
(points, rebounds, assists)		0
5
Playoffs
Gary Payton2
(steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		15
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Jalen Brunson6
stats		2
stats		3
stats
Gary Payton6
stats		12
stats		0
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Jalen Brunson8
stats		3
stats		3
stats
Gary Payton4
stats		11
stats		0
stats

- "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, Gary Payton has better averages in rebounds, assists, steals and blocks while Jalen Brunson has better average in points.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Jalen Brunson has better averages in points (+1.8), field goals made (+0.2), 3-pointers made (+0.8) and free throws made (+0.8)
- Gary Payton has better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.5), defensive rebounds (+0.2), total rebounds (+0.7), assists (+1.7), steals (+1.1) and blocks (+0.1)
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- Gary Payton has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.6) and personal fouls (+0.6)
- Jalen Brunson has higher averages in 3-pointers attempted (+1.4) and free throws attempted (+0.5)
- Gary Payton has higher average in field goals attempted (+0.4)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Jalen Brunson 18.1
+1.8
Gary Payton 16.3
Field Goals Made
Jalen Brunson 6.7
+0.2
Gary Payton 6.5
Field Goals Attempted
Jalen Brunson 13.6
Gary Payton 14.0
+0.4
3-Pointers Made
Jalen Brunson 1.6
+0.8
Gary Payton 0.8
3-Pointers Attempted
Jalen Brunson 4.1
+1.4
Gary Payton 2.7
Free Throws Made
Jalen Brunson 3.2
+0.8
Gary Payton 2.4
Free Throws Attempted
Jalen Brunson 3.9
+0.5
Gary Payton 3.4
Offensive Rebounds
Jalen Brunson 0.5
Gary Payton 1.0
+0.5
Defensive Rebounds
Jalen Brunson 2.7
Gary Payton 2.9
+0.2
Total Rebounds
Jalen Brunson 3.2
Gary Payton 3.9
+0.7
Assists
Jalen Brunson 5.0
Gary Payton 6.7
+1.7
Steals
Jalen Brunson 0.7
Gary Payton 1.8
+1.1
Blocks
Jalen Brunson 0.1
Gary Payton 0.2
+0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Jalen Brunson 1.7
Gary Payton 2.3
+0.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Jalen Brunson 1.8
Gary Payton 2.4
+0.6

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Gary Payton has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Jalen Brunson.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

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- Gary Payton played more years (+10) and games (+848), and has more points (+12,992), field goals made (+5,467), 3-pointers made (+354), free throws made (+1,704), offensive rebounds (+1,165), defensive rebounds (+2,555), total rebounds (+3,720), assists (+6,517), steals (+2,094) and blocks (+237)
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- Gary Payton has more turnovers (+2,180) and personal fouls (+2,322)
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- Gary Payton has more field goals attempted (+12,067), 3-pointers attempted (+1,572) and free throws attempted (+2,584)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Jalen Brunson 7
Gary Payton 17
+10
Games
Jalen Brunson 487
Gary Payton 1,335
+848
Points
Jalen Brunson 8,821
Gary Payton 21,813
+12,992
Field Goals Made
Jalen Brunson 3,241
Gary Payton 8,708
+5,467
Field Goals Attempted
Jalen Brunson 6,631
Gary Payton 18,698
+12,067
3-Pointers Made
Jalen Brunson 778
Gary Payton 1,132
+354
3-Pointers Attempted
Jalen Brunson 1,998
Gary Payton 3,570
+1,572
Free Throws Made
Jalen Brunson 1,561
Gary Payton 3,265
+1,704
Free Throws Attempted
Jalen Brunson 1,896
Gary Payton 4,480
+2,584
Offensive Rebounds
Jalen Brunson 227
Gary Payton 1,392
+1,165
Defensive Rebounds
Jalen Brunson 1,322
Gary Payton 3,877
+2,555
Total Rebounds
Jalen Brunson 1,549
Gary Payton 5,269
+3,720
Assists
Jalen Brunson 2,449
Gary Payton 8,966
+6,517
Steals
Jalen Brunson 351
Gary Payton 2,445
+2,094
Blocks
Jalen Brunson 48
Gary Payton 285
+237
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Jalen Brunson 850
Gary Payton 3,030
+2,180
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Jalen Brunson 895
Gary Payton 3,217
+2,322

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Jalen Brunson has better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Gary Payton.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Jalen Brunson 48.9%
+2.3
Gary Payton 46.6%
3-Point Percentage
Jalen Brunson 38.9%
+7.2
Gary Payton 31.7%
Free Throw Percentage
Jalen Brunson 82.3%
+9.4
Gary Payton 72.9%

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, rebounds and assists while Gary Payton has better averages in steals and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Jalen Brunson has better averages in points (+11.4), field goals made (+3.4), 3-pointers made (+1.1), free throws made (+3.3), defensive rebounds (+0.3), total rebounds (+0.2) and assists (+0.1)
- Gary Payton has better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.3), steals (+0.7) and blocks (+0.1)
- Jalen Brunson has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.1)
- Gary Payton has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.5)
- Jalen Brunson has higher averages in field goals attempted (+7.1), 3-pointers attempted (+3.0) and free throws attempted (+3.6)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Jalen Brunson 25.4
+11.4
Gary Payton 14.0
Field Goals Made
Jalen Brunson 9.0
+3.4
Gary Payton 5.6
Field Goals Attempted
Jalen Brunson 19.7
+7.1
Gary Payton 12.6
3-Pointers Made
Jalen Brunson 2.0
+1.1
Gary Payton 0.9
3-Pointers Attempted
Jalen Brunson 5.8
+3.0
Gary Payton 2.8
Free Throws Made
Jalen Brunson 5.3
+3.3
Gary Payton 2.0
Free Throws Attempted
Jalen Brunson 6.4
+3.6
Gary Payton 2.8
Offensive Rebounds
Jalen Brunson 0.7
Gary Payton 1.0
+0.3
Defensive Rebounds
Jalen Brunson 3.1
+0.3
Gary Payton 2.8
Total Rebounds
Jalen Brunson 3.9
+0.2
Gary Payton 3.7
Assists
Jalen Brunson 5.4
+0.1
Gary Payton 5.3
Steals
Jalen Brunson 0.7
Gary Payton 1.4
+0.7
Blocks
Jalen Brunson 0.1
Gary Payton 0.2
+0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Jalen Brunson 2.0
+0.1
Gary Payton 1.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Jalen Brunson 2.3
Gary Payton 2.8
+0.5

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Gary Payton has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Jalen Brunson.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Jalen Brunson has more free throws made (+49)
- Gary Payton played more years (+10) and games (+87), and has more points (+454), field goals made (+249), 3-pointers made (+5), offensive rebounds (+98), defensive rebounds (+217), total rebounds (+315), assists (+450), steals (+168) and blocks (+23)
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- Gary Payton has more turnovers (+161) and personal fouls (+279)
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- Gary Payton has more field goals attempted (+620), 3-pointers attempted (+49) and free throws attempted (+4)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Jalen Brunson 5
Gary Payton 15
+10
Games
Jalen Brunson 67
Gary Payton 154
+87
Points
Jalen Brunson 1,701
Gary Payton 2,155
+454
Field Goals Made
Jalen Brunson 606
Gary Payton 855
+249
Field Goals Attempted
Jalen Brunson 1,318
Gary Payton 1,938
+620
3-Pointers Made
Jalen Brunson 132
Gary Payton 137
+5
3-Pointers Attempted
Jalen Brunson 386
Gary Payton 435
+49
Free Throws Made
Jalen Brunson 357
+49
Gary Payton 308
Free Throws Attempted
Jalen Brunson 432
Gary Payton 436
+4
Offensive Rebounds
Jalen Brunson 50
Gary Payton 148
+98
Defensive Rebounds
Jalen Brunson 210
Gary Payton 427
+217
Total Rebounds
Jalen Brunson 260
Gary Payton 575
+315
Assists
Jalen Brunson 361
Gary Payton 811
+450
Steals
Jalen Brunson 48
Gary Payton 216
+168
Blocks
Jalen Brunson 9
Gary Payton 32
+23
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Jalen Brunson 136
Gary Payton 297
+161
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Jalen Brunson 155
Gary Payton 434
+279

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 Gary Payton.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Jalen Brunson 46.0%
+1.9
Gary Payton 44.1%
3-Point Percentage
Jalen Brunson 34.2%
+2.7
Gary Payton 31.5%
Free Throw Percentage
Jalen Brunson 82.6%
+12.0
Gary Payton 70.6%
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