Complete Stats Comparison of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Jalen Brunson

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Jalen Brunson 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
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)
5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)
20
seasons
Jalen Brunson1
(assists)
0
7
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)
5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)
18
Playoffs
Jalen Brunson2
(points, assists)
0
5
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar8
stats
11
stats
1
stat
Jalen Brunson4
stats
3
stats
2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar6
stats
11
stats
1
stat
Jalen Brunson6
stats
3
stats
2
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...

Notes: Offensive and defensive rebounds, blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. 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, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better averages in points, rebounds, steals and blocks while Jalen Brunson has better average in assists.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better averages in points (+6.5), field goals made (+3.5), free throws made (+1.1), offensive rebounds (+1.9), defensive rebounds (+4.9), total rebounds (+8.0), steals (+0.2) and blocks (+2.5)
- Jalen Brunson has better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.6) and assists (+1.4)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.0) and personal fouls (+1.2)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.5) and free throws attempted (+2.1)
- Jalen Brunson has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+4.1)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.6
+6.5
Jalen Brunson 18.1
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.2
+3.5
Jalen Brunson 6.7
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.1
+4.5
Jalen Brunson 13.6
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Jalen Brunson 1.6
+1.6
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Jalen Brunson 4.1
+4.1
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.3
+1.1
Jalen Brunson 3.2
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
+2.1
Jalen Brunson 3.9
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+1.9 *
Jalen Brunson 0.5
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 7.6
+4.9 *
Jalen Brunson 2.7
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 11.2
+8.0
Jalen Brunson 3.2
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.6
Jalen Brunson 5.0
+1.4
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.9
+0.2 *
Jalen Brunson 0.7
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+2.5 *
Jalen Brunson 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.7
+1.0 *
Jalen Brunson 1.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.0
+1.2
Jalen Brunson 1.8

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Jalen Brunson.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+13) and games (+1,073), and has more points (+29,566), field goals made (+12,596), free throws made (+5,151), offensive rebounds (+2,748), defensive rebounds (+8,072), total rebounds (+15,891), assists (+3,211), steals (+809) and blocks (+3,141)
- Jalen Brunson has more 3-pointers made (+777)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more turnovers (+1,677) and personal fouls (+3,762)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more field goals attempted (+21,676) and free throws attempted (+7,408)
- Jalen Brunson has more 3-pointers attempted (+1,980)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 20
+13
Jalen Brunson 7
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,560
+1,073
Jalen Brunson 487
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 38,387
+29,566
Jalen Brunson 8,821
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 15,837
+12,596
Jalen Brunson 3,241
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 28,307
+21,676
Jalen Brunson 6,631
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1
*
Jalen Brunson 778
+777
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
*
Jalen Brunson 1,998
+1,980
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6,712
+5,151
Jalen Brunson 1,561
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,304
+7,408
Jalen Brunson 1,896
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,975
+2,748 *
Jalen Brunson 227
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9,394
+8,072 *
Jalen Brunson 1,322
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 17,440
+15,891
Jalen Brunson 1,549
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,660
+3,211
Jalen Brunson 2,449
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,160
+809 *
Jalen Brunson 351
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3,189
+3,141 *
Jalen Brunson 48
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,527
+1,677 *
Jalen Brunson 850
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,657
+3,762
Jalen Brunson 895

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 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 55.9%
+7.0
Jalen Brunson 48.9%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5.6%
*
Jalen Brunson 38.9%
+33.3
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 72.1%
Jalen Brunson 82.3%
+10.2

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 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?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better averages in field goals made (+0.9), offensive rebounds (+1.9), defensive rebounds (+3.4), total rebounds (+6.6), steals (+0.3) and blocks (+2.3)
- Jalen Brunson has better averages in points (+1.1), 3-pointers made (+2.0), free throws made (+0.9) and assists (+2.2)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.6) and personal fouls (+1.1)
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- Jalen Brunson has higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.0), 3-pointers attempted (+5.8) and free throws attempted (+0.4)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 24.3
Jalen Brunson 25.4
+1.1
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 9.9
+0.9
Jalen Brunson 9.0
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18.7
Jalen Brunson 19.7
+1.0
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Jalen Brunson 2.0
+2.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0
*
Jalen Brunson 5.8
+5.8
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4.4
Jalen Brunson 5.3
+0.9
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.0
Jalen Brunson 6.4
+0.4
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+1.9 *
Jalen Brunson 0.7
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 6.5
+3.4 *
Jalen Brunson 3.1
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 10.5
+6.6
Jalen Brunson 3.9
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.2
Jalen Brunson 5.4
+2.2
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1.0
+0.3 *
Jalen Brunson 0.7
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.4
+2.3 *
Jalen Brunson 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2.6
+0.6 *
Jalen Brunson 2.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 3.4
+1.1
Jalen Brunson 2.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Jalen Brunson.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar played more years (+13) and games (+170), and has more points (+4,061), field goals made (+1,750), free throws made (+693), offensive rebounds (+455), defensive rebounds (+1,063), total rebounds (+2,221), assists (+406), steals (+141) and blocks (+467)
- Jalen Brunson has more 3-pointers made (+132)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more turnovers (+311) and personal fouls (+642)
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- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has more field goals attempted (+3,104) and free throws attempted (+987)
- Jalen Brunson has more 3-pointers attempted (+382)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 18
+13
Jalen Brunson 5
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 237
+170
Jalen Brunson 67
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 5,762
+4,061
Jalen Brunson 1,701
Field Goals Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,356
+1,750
Jalen Brunson 606
Field Goals Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4,422
+3,104
Jalen Brunson 1,318
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0
*
Jalen Brunson 132
+132
3-Pointers Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 4
*
Jalen Brunson 386
+382
Free Throws Made
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,050
+693
Jalen Brunson 357
Free Throws Attempted
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,419
+987
Jalen Brunson 432
Offensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 505
+455 *
Jalen Brunson 50
Defensive Rebounds
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 1,273
+1,063 *
Jalen Brunson 210
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2,481
+2,221
Jalen Brunson 260
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 767
+406
Jalen Brunson 361
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 189
+141 *
Jalen Brunson 48
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 476
+467 *
Jalen Brunson 9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 447
+311 *
Jalen Brunson 136
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 797
+642
Jalen Brunson 155

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 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 53.3%
+7.3
Jalen Brunson 46.0%
3-Point Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 0.0%
*
Jalen Brunson 34.2%
+34.2
Free Throw Percentage
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 74.0%
Jalen Brunson 82.6%
+8.6