Jalen Brunson vs. Josh Smith Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Josh Smith 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 Smith

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Jalen Brunson: 2018-19 to 2023-24
Josh Smith: 2004-05 to 2017-18

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Jalen Brunson 0 Josh Smith 0

NBA Seasons Jalen Brunson 6 Josh Smith 13

Playoffs Played Jalen Brunson 4 Josh Smith 8

All-Star Games Jalen Brunson 1 Josh Smith 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Jalen Brunson 0 Josh Smith 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 16.9 Josh Smith 14.5

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.2 Josh Smith 7.4

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.7 Josh Smith 3.1

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.7 Josh Smith 1.2

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Josh Smith 1.9

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 7,131 Josh Smith 12,996

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 1,362 Josh Smith 6,653

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 1,974 Josh Smith 2,789

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 291 Josh Smith 1,083

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 40 Josh Smith 1,713

Total Games Jalen Brunson 422 Josh Smith 894

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .489 Josh Smith .452

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .391 Josh Smith .285

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .824 Josh Smith .632

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 28.7 (2024) Josh Smith 18.8 (2012)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.9 (2022) Josh Smith 9.6 (2012)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 6.7 (2024) Josh Smith 4.2 (2013)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.9 (2024) Josh Smith 1.6 (2010)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2023) Josh Smith 2.9 (2007)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 21.4 Josh Smith 14.6

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.4 Josh Smith 7.4

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.2 Josh Smith 2.8

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.8 Josh Smith 1.0

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Josh Smith 1.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 835 Josh Smith 1,065

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 172 Josh Smith 539

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 164 Josh Smith 203

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 31 Josh Smith 74

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 2 Josh Smith 107

Total Games Jalen Brunson 39 Josh Smith 73

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .454 Josh Smith .426

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .337 Josh Smith .277

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .838 Josh Smith .627

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 28.3 (2024) Josh Smith 17.1 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 5.7 (2024) Josh Smith 13.6 (2012)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 8.7 (2024) Josh Smith 4.8 (2012)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 1.5 (2023) Josh Smith 1.8 (2013)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 (2023) Josh Smith 2.9 (2008)