Jalen Brunson vs. Brian Cardinal Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Brian Cardinal and Jalen Brunson 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

Jalen Brunson

vs.

Brian Cardinal

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Jalen Brunson: 2018-19 to 2023-24
Brian Cardinal: 2000-01 to 2011-12

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Jalen Brunson 0 Brian Cardinal 1

NBA Seasons Jalen Brunson 6 Brian Cardinal 12

Playoffs Played Jalen Brunson 4 Brian Cardinal 4

All-Star Games Jalen Brunson 1 Brian Cardinal 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 16.9 Brian Cardinal 4.6

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.2 Brian Cardinal 2.3

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.7 Brian Cardinal 1.0

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.7 Brian Cardinal 0.6

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Brian Cardinal 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 7,131 Brian Cardinal 2,108

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 1,362 Brian Cardinal 1,050

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 1,974 Brian Cardinal 465

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 291 Brian Cardinal 295

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 40 Brian Cardinal 69

Total Games Jalen Brunson 422 Brian Cardinal 456

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .489 Brian Cardinal .408

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .391 Brian Cardinal .372

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .824 Brian Cardinal .861

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 28.7 (2024) Brian Cardinal 9.6 (2004)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.9 (2022) Brian Cardinal 4.2 (2004)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 6.7 (2024) Brian Cardinal 2.0 (2005)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.9 (2024) Brian Cardinal 1.5 (2005)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2023) Brian Cardinal 0.3 (2005)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 22.9 Brian Cardinal 2.3

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.3 Brian Cardinal 1.2

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.6 Brian Cardinal 0.3

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.8 Brian Cardinal 0.3

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Brian Cardinal 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 963 Brian Cardinal 42

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 182 Brian Cardinal 22

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 192 Brian Cardinal 5

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 34 Brian Cardinal 5

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 3 Brian Cardinal 0

Total Games Jalen Brunson 42 Brian Cardinal 18

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .459 Brian Cardinal .452

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .336 Brian Cardinal .455

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .825 Brian Cardinal .692

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 35.5 (2024) Brian Cardinal 6.5 (2005)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.9 (2023) Brian Cardinal 3.0 (2005)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 9.0 (2024) Brian Cardinal 0.5 (2005)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 1.5 (2023) Brian Cardinal 0.8 (2005)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2024) Brian Cardinal 0.0 (2012)