Cade Cunningham vs Jalen Brunson: 2026–27 stats
Cade Cunningham averaged 22.2 PPG · 5.5 RPG · 7.2 APG. Jalen Brunson averaged 25.5 PPG · 2.8 RPG · 5.2 APG.
Stats last updated , from ESPN. How these numbers are calculated.
Across 10 categories, Cade Cunningham leads in 7 and Jalen Brunson in 2, with the rest level.
Cade Cunningham leads in RPG (5.5 vs 2.8), APG (7.2 vs 5.2), BPG (1.3 vs 0.5), FG% (45.0 vs 39.5), 3P% (33.3 vs 32.5), FT% (76.9 vs 76.0) and TS% (56.7 vs 50.7).
Jalen Brunson leads in PPG (25.5 vs 22.2) and TOV% (8.0 vs 17.0).
On efficiency, Cade Cunningham shoots 56.7% true shooting against 50.7% for Jalen Brunson, on fewer shot attempts per game (19.6 vs 25.2 counting free throws).
Cade Cunningham plays for the Detroit Pistons and Jalen Brunson for the New York Knicks. Cade Cunningham played 6 games at 33.5 minutes a night; Jalen Brunson played 6 at 34.8, so per-game numbers carry a different workload.
League rankings
Each stat per game, with the rank among 304 qualified players.
| Cade Cunningham | Jalen Brunson | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 22.2 | 23rd | 25.5 | 13th |
| RPG | 5.5 | 85th | 2.8 | 222nd |
| APG | 7.2 | 13th | 5.2 | 43rd |
| SPG | 1.0 | 92nd | 1.0 | 92nd |
| BPG | 1.3 | 19th | 0.5 | 104th |
| FG% | 45.0 | 166th | 39.5 | 227th |
| 3P% | 33.3 | 131st | 32.5 | 150th |
| FT% | 76.9 | 122nd | 76.0 | 126th |
| TS% | 56.7 | 154th | 50.7 | 236th |
| TOV% | 17.0 | 230th | 8.0 | 55th |
| Stat | Cade Cunningham | Jalen Brunson |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 6 | 6 |
| MPG | 33.5 | 34.8 |
| PPG | 22.2 | 25.5 |
| RPG | 5.5 | 2.8 |
| APG | 7.2 | 5.2 |
| SPG | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| BPG | 1.3 | 0.5 |
| FG% | 45.0 | 39.5 |
| 3P% | 33.3 | 32.5 |
| FT% | 76.9 | 76.0 |
| TS% | 56.7 | 50.7 |
| TOV% | 17.0 | 8.0 |
Cade Cunningham vs Jalen Brunson: career averages
Cade Cunningham has the higher career average in points (22.5 to 19.2), rebounds (5.4 to 3.2), assists (7.9 to 5.3). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Cade Cunningham | Jalen Brunson |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 6 | 9 |
| Games | 278 | 567 |
| PPG | 22.5 | 19.2 |
| RPG | 5.4 | 3.2 |
| APG | 7.9 | 5.3 |
| FG% | 45.1 | 48.3 |
| 3P% | 34.0 | 38.6 |
| TS% | 54.5 | 58.7 |
Cade Cunningham stats · Jalen Brunson stats · Detroit Pistons roster · New York Knicks roster
Common questions
Who is better, Cade Cunningham or Jalen Brunson?
On 2026–27 per-game numbers Cade Cunningham is ahead of Jalen Brunson, leading in 7 of 10 categories (RPG, APG, BPG, FG%, 3P%, FT%, TS%) to 2 for Jalen Brunson. This is a small sample early in the season, and role and minutes matter as much as the averages.
Who scores more, Cade Cunningham or Jalen Brunson?
Cade Cunningham averages 22.2 points per game and Jalen Brunson averages 25.5 points per game in 2026–27, so Jalen Brunson has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Cade Cunningham or Jalen Brunson?
Cade Cunningham averages 56.7 % true shooting and Jalen Brunson averages 50.7 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Cade Cunningham has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Cade Cunningham or Jalen Brunson?
Cade Cunningham averages 5.5 rebounds per game and Jalen Brunson averages 2.8 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so Cade Cunningham has the higher number. Cade Cunningham averages 7.2 assists per game and Jalen Brunson averages 5.2 assists per game in 2026–27, so Cade Cunningham has the higher number.