Jalen Brunson vs. Wardell Jackson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Wardell Jackson 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.

Wardell Jackson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Jalen Brunson: 2018-19 to 2023-24
Wardell Jackson: 1974-75 to 1974-75

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Jalen Brunson 0 Wardell Jackson 0

NBA Seasons Jalen Brunson 6 Wardell Jackson 1

Playoffs Played Jalen Brunson 4 Wardell Jackson 0

All-Star Games Jalen Brunson 1 Wardell Jackson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 16.9 Wardell Jackson 4.3

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.2 Wardell Jackson 2.4

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.7 Wardell Jackson 0.5

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.7 Wardell Jackson 0.5

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Wardell Jackson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 7,131 Wardell Jackson 243

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 1,362 Wardell Jackson 133

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 1,974 Wardell Jackson 30

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 291 Wardell Jackson 26

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 40 Wardell Jackson 5

Total Games Jalen Brunson 422 Wardell Jackson 56

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .489 Wardell Jackson .397

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .391 Wardell Jackson - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .824 Wardell Jackson .718

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 28.7 (2024) Wardell Jackson 4.3 (1975)

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 3.9 (2022) Wardell Jackson 2.4 (1975)

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 6.7 (2024) Wardell Jackson 0.5 (1975)

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.9 (2024) Wardell Jackson 0.5 (1975)

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2023) Wardell Jackson 0.1 (1975)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 22.9 Wardell Jackson -

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.3 Wardell Jackson -

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.6 Wardell Jackson -

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.8 Wardell Jackson -

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.1 Wardell Jackson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Jalen Brunson 963 Wardell Jackson -

Total Rebounds Jalen Brunson 182 Wardell Jackson -

Total Assists Jalen Brunson 192 Wardell Jackson -

Total Steals Jalen Brunson 34 Wardell Jackson -

Total Blocks Jalen Brunson 3 Wardell Jackson -

Total Games Jalen Brunson 42 Wardell Jackson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Jalen Brunson .459 Wardell Jackson -

3-Point Percentage Jalen Brunson .336 Wardell Jackson - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Jalen Brunson .825 Wardell Jackson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Jalen Brunson 35.5 (2024) Wardell Jackson -

Rebounds Per Game Jalen Brunson 4.9 (2023) Wardell Jackson -

Assists Per Game Jalen Brunson 9.0 (2024) Wardell Jackson -

Steals Per Game Jalen Brunson 1.5 (2023) Wardell Jackson -

Blocks Per Game Jalen Brunson 0.2 (2024) Wardell Jackson -

Notes: ** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.