Jalen Brunson vs. Thomas Gardner Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Thomas Gardner 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.

Thomas Gardner

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Jalen Brunson: 2018-19 to 2023-24
Thomas Gardner: 2007-08 to 2008-09

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Jalen Brunson 0 Thomas Gardner 0

NBA Seasons Jalen Brunson 6 Thomas Gardner 2

Playoffs Played Jalen Brunson 4 Thomas Gardner 1

All-Star Games Jalen Brunson 1 Thomas Gardner 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 16.9 Thomas Gardner 2.3

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.2 Thomas Gardner 0.6

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.7 Thomas Gardner 0.2

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.7 Thomas Gardner 0.2

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Thomas Gardner 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 7,131 Thomas Gardner 45

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 1,362 Thomas Gardner 11

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 1,974 Thomas Gardner 3

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 291 Thomas Gardner 4

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 40 Thomas Gardner 1

Total Games Jalen Brunson 422 Thomas Gardner 20

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .489 Thomas Gardner .305

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .391 Thomas Gardner .200

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .824 Thomas Gardner .333

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 28.7 (2024) Thomas Gardner 5.3 (2008)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.9 (2022) Thomas Gardner 1.0 (2008)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 6.7 (2024) Thomas Gardner 0.3 (2008)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.9 (2024) Thomas Gardner 0.3 (2009)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2023) Thomas Gardner 0.1 (2009)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 22.5 Thomas Gardner 4.7

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.4 Thomas Gardner 0.7

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.4 Thomas Gardner 0.7

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.8 Thomas Gardner 0.3

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Thomas Gardner 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 922 Thomas Gardner 14

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 179 Thomas Gardner 2

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 180 Thomas Gardner 2

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 34 Thomas Gardner 1

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 3 Thomas Gardner 0

Total Games Jalen Brunson 41 Thomas Gardner 3

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .458 Thomas Gardner .385

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .335 Thomas Gardner .500

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .830 Thomas Gardner 1.000

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 34.4 (2024) Thomas Gardner 4.7 (2009)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.9 (2023) Thomas Gardner 0.7 (2009)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 8.4 (2024) Thomas Gardner 0.7 (2009)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 1.5 (2023) Thomas Gardner 0.3 (2009)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2024) Thomas Gardner 0.0 (2009)