Jalen Brunson vs. Ralph Sampson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ralph Sampson 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.

Ralph Sampson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Jalen Brunson: 2018-19 to 2023-24
Ralph Sampson: 1983-84 to 1991-92

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Jalen Brunson 0 Ralph Sampson 0

NBA Seasons Jalen Brunson 6 Ralph Sampson 9

Playoffs Played Jalen Brunson 4 Ralph Sampson 4

All-Star Games Jalen Brunson 1 Ralph Sampson 4

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Jalen Brunson 0 Ralph Sampson 1

Rookie of The Year Jalen Brunson 0 Ralph Sampson 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 16.9 Ralph Sampson 15.4

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.2 Ralph Sampson 8.8

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.7 Ralph Sampson 2.3

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.7 Ralph Sampson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Ralph Sampson 1.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 7,131 Ralph Sampson 7,039

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 1,362 Ralph Sampson 4,011

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 1,974 Ralph Sampson 1,038

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 291 Ralph Sampson 390

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 40 Ralph Sampson 752

Total Games Jalen Brunson 422 Ralph Sampson 456

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .489 Ralph Sampson .486

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .391 Ralph Sampson .172

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .824 Ralph Sampson .661

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 28.7 (2024) Ralph Sampson 22.1 (1985)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.9 (2022) Ralph Sampson 11.1 (1984)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 6.7 (2024) Ralph Sampson 3.6 (1986)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.9 (2024) Ralph Sampson 1.3 (1986)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2023) Ralph Sampson 2.4 (1984)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 22.9 Ralph Sampson 18.7

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.3 Ralph Sampson 10.5

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.6 Ralph Sampson 2.9

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.8 Ralph Sampson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Ralph Sampson 1.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 963 Ralph Sampson 711

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 182 Ralph Sampson 400

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 192 Ralph Sampson 109

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 34 Ralph Sampson 35

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 3 Ralph Sampson 57

Total Games Jalen Brunson 42 Ralph Sampson 38

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .459 Ralph Sampson .497

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .336 Ralph Sampson .375

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .825 Ralph Sampson .703

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 35.5 (2024) Ralph Sampson 21.2 (1985)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.9 (2023) Ralph Sampson 16.6 (1985)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 9.0 (2024) Ralph Sampson 4.0 (1986)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 1.5 (2023) Ralph Sampson 1.5 (1986)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2024) Ralph Sampson 1.8 (1986)