Cooper Flagg vs Jalen Brunson: 2026–27 stats
Cooper Flagg averaged 26.8 PPG · 6.0 RPG · 6.6 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, Cooper Flagg leads in 8 and Jalen Brunson in 2.
Cooper Flagg leads in PPG (26.8 vs 25.5), RPG (6.0 vs 2.8), APG (6.6 vs 5.2), SPG (2.6 vs 1.0), BPG (1.2 vs 0.5), FG% (55.7 vs 39.5), FT% (85.3 vs 76.0) and TS% (65.1 vs 50.7).
Jalen Brunson leads in 3P% (32.5 vs 26.9) and TOV% (8.0 vs 12.7).
On efficiency, Cooper Flagg shoots 65.1% true shooting against 50.7% for Jalen Brunson, on fewer shot attempts per game (20.6 vs 25.2 counting free throws).
Cooper Flagg plays for the Dallas Mavericks and Jalen Brunson for the New York Knicks. Cooper Flagg played 5 games at 32.4 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.
| Cooper Flagg | Jalen Brunson | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 26.8 | 9th | 25.5 | 13th |
| RPG | 6.0 | 66th | 2.8 | 222nd |
| APG | 6.6 | 17th | 5.2 | 43rd |
| SPG | 2.6 | 5th | 1.0 | 92nd |
| BPG | 1.2 | 24th | 0.5 | 104th |
| FG% | 55.7 | 39th | 39.5 | 227th |
| 3P% | 26.9 | 202nd | 32.5 | 150th |
| FT% | 85.3 | 60th | 76.0 | 126th |
| TS% | 65.1 | 54th | 50.7 | 236th |
| TOV% | 12.7 | 145th | 8.0 | 55th |
| Stat | Cooper Flagg | Jalen Brunson |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 5 | 6 |
| MPG | 32.4 | 34.8 |
| PPG | 26.8 | 25.5 |
| RPG | 6.0 | 2.8 |
| APG | 6.6 | 5.2 |
| SPG | 2.6 | 1.0 |
| BPG | 1.2 | 0.5 |
| FG% | 55.7 | 39.5 |
| 3P% | 26.9 | 32.5 |
| FT% | 85.3 | 76.0 |
| TS% | 65.1 | 50.7 |
| TOV% | 12.7 | 8.0 |
Cooper Flagg vs Jalen Brunson: career averages
Cooper Flagg has the higher career average in points (21.4 to 19.2), rebounds (6.7 to 3.2); Jalen Brunson has the higher career average in assists (5.3 to 4.6). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Cooper Flagg | Jalen Brunson |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 2 | 9 |
| Games | 75 | 567 |
| PPG | 21.4 | 19.2 |
| RPG | 6.7 | 3.2 |
| APG | 4.6 | 5.3 |
| FG% | 47.4 | 48.3 |
| 3P% | 28.4 | 38.6 |
| TS% | 55.3 | 58.7 |
Cooper Flagg stats · Jalen Brunson stats · Dallas Mavericks roster · New York Knicks roster
Common questions
Who is better, Cooper Flagg or Jalen Brunson?
On 2026–27 per-game numbers Cooper Flagg is ahead of Jalen Brunson, leading in 8 of 10 categories (PPG, RPG, APG, SPG, BPG, FG%, 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, Cooper Flagg or Jalen Brunson?
Cooper Flagg averages 26.8 points per game and Jalen Brunson averages 25.5 points per game in 2026–27, so Cooper Flagg has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Cooper Flagg or Jalen Brunson?
Cooper Flagg averages 65.1 % true shooting and Jalen Brunson averages 50.7 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Cooper Flagg has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Cooper Flagg or Jalen Brunson?
Cooper Flagg averages 6.0 rebounds per game and Jalen Brunson averages 2.8 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so Cooper Flagg has the higher number. Cooper Flagg averages 6.6 assists per game and Jalen Brunson averages 5.2 assists per game in 2026–27, so Cooper Flagg has the higher number.