Jalen Brunson vs. DeMarcus Nelson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars DeMarcus Nelson 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.

DeMarcus Nelson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Jalen Brunson: 2018-19 to 2023-24
DeMarcus Nelson: 2008-09 to 2008-09

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Jalen Brunson 0 DeMarcus Nelson 0

NBA Seasons Jalen Brunson 6 DeMarcus Nelson 1

Playoffs Played Jalen Brunson 4 DeMarcus Nelson 0

All-Star Games Jalen Brunson 1 DeMarcus Nelson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 16.9 DeMarcus Nelson 4.1

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.2 DeMarcus Nelson 1.8

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.7 DeMarcus Nelson 1.0

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.7 DeMarcus Nelson 0.7

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 DeMarcus Nelson 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 7,131 DeMarcus Nelson 53

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 1,362 DeMarcus Nelson 24

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 1,974 DeMarcus Nelson 13

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 291 DeMarcus Nelson 9

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 40 DeMarcus Nelson 2

Total Games Jalen Brunson 422 DeMarcus Nelson 13

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .489 DeMarcus Nelson .444

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .391 DeMarcus Nelson .000

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .824 DeMarcus Nelson .357

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 28.7 (2024) DeMarcus Nelson 4.1 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.9 (2022) DeMarcus Nelson 1.8 (2009)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 6.7 (2024) DeMarcus Nelson 1.0 (2009)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.9 (2024) DeMarcus Nelson 0.7 (2009)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2023) DeMarcus Nelson 0.2 (2009)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 21.4 DeMarcus Nelson -

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.4 DeMarcus Nelson -

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.2 DeMarcus Nelson -

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.8 DeMarcus Nelson -

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 DeMarcus Nelson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 835 DeMarcus Nelson -

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 172 DeMarcus Nelson -

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 164 DeMarcus Nelson -

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 31 DeMarcus Nelson -

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 2 DeMarcus Nelson -

Total Games Jalen Brunson 39 DeMarcus Nelson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .454 DeMarcus Nelson -

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .337 DeMarcus Nelson -

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .838 DeMarcus Nelson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 28.3 (2024) DeMarcus Nelson -

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 5.7 (2024) DeMarcus Nelson -

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 8.7 (2024) DeMarcus Nelson -

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 1.5 (2023) DeMarcus Nelson -

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 (2023) DeMarcus Nelson -