Jalen Brunson vs. Josh Howard Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Josh Howard 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.

Josh Howard

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Jalen Brunson: 2018-19 to 2023-24
Josh Howard: 2003-04 to 2012-13

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Jalen Brunson 0 Josh Howard 0

NBA Seasons Jalen Brunson 6 Josh Howard 10

Playoffs Played Jalen Brunson 4 Josh Howard 7

All-Star Games Jalen Brunson 1 Josh Howard 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 16.9 Josh Howard 14.3

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.2 Josh Howard 5.7

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.7 Josh Howard 1.6

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.7 Josh Howard 1.0

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Josh Howard 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 7,131 Josh Howard 7,270

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 1,362 Josh Howard 2,886

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 1,974 Josh Howard 817

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 291 Josh Howard 530

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 40 Josh Howard 276

Total Games Jalen Brunson 422 Josh Howard 507

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .489 Josh Howard .448

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .391 Josh Howard .332

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .824 Josh Howard .770

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 28.7 (2024) Josh Howard 19.9 (2008)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.9 (2022) Josh Howard 7.0 (2008)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 6.7 (2024) Josh Howard 2.2 (2008)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.9 (2024) Josh Howard 1.5 (2005)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2023) Josh Howard 0.8 (2004)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 21.4 Josh Howard 14.8

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.4 Josh Howard 6.9

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.2 Josh Howard 1.5

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.8 Josh Howard 1.0

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Josh Howard 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 835 Josh Howard 976

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 172 Josh Howard 458

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 164 Josh Howard 101

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 31 Josh Howard 66

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 2 Josh Howard 39

Total Games Jalen Brunson 39 Josh Howard 66

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .454 Josh Howard .440

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .337 Josh Howard .311

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .838 Josh Howard .782

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 28.3 (2024) Josh Howard 21.3 (2007)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 5.7 (2024) Josh Howard 9.8 (2007)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 8.7 (2024) Josh Howard 2.8 (2007)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 1.5 (2023) Josh Howard 2.2 (2007)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 (2023) Josh Howard 1.2 (2004)