Jalen Brunson vs LeBron James: 2026–27 stats
Jalen Brunson averaged 25.5 PPG · 2.8 RPG · 5.2 APG. LeBron James averaged 16.4 PPG · 7.0 RPG · 7.0 APG.
Stats last updated , from ESPN. How these numbers are calculated.
Across 10 categories, Jalen Brunson leads in 4 and LeBron James in 6.
Jalen Brunson leads in PPG (25.5 vs 16.4), 3P% (32.5 vs 26.3), FT% (76.0 vs 62.5) and TOV% (8.0 vs 12.1).
LeBron James leads in RPG (7.0 vs 2.8), APG (7.0 vs 5.2), SPG (1.6 vs 1.0), BPG (1.0 vs 0.5), FG% (44.9 vs 39.5) and TS% (51.5 vs 50.7).
On efficiency, LeBron James shoots 51.5% true shooting against 50.7% for Jalen Brunson, on fewer shot attempts per game (15.9 vs 25.2 counting free throws).
Jalen Brunson plays for the New York Knicks and LeBron James for the Philadelphia 76ers. Jalen Brunson played 6 games at 34.8 minutes a night; LeBron James played 5 at 33.4, so per-game numbers carry a different workload.
League rankings
Each stat per game, with the rank among 304 qualified players.
| Jalen Brunson | LeBron James | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 25.5 | 13th | 16.4 | 62nd |
| RPG | 2.8 | 222nd | 7.0 | 47th |
| APG | 5.2 | 43rd | 7.0 | 15th |
| SPG | 1.0 | 92nd | 1.6 | 34th |
| BPG | 0.5 | 104th | 1.0 | 29th |
| FG% | 39.5 | 227th | 44.9 | 168th |
| 3P% | 32.5 | 150th | 26.3 | 205th |
| FT% | 76.0 | 126th | 62.5 | 192nd |
| TS% | 50.7 | 236th | 51.5 | 228th |
| TOV% | 8.0 | 55th | 12.1 | 132nd |
| Stat | Jalen Brunson | LeBron James |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 6 | 5 |
| MPG | 34.8 | 33.4 |
| PPG | 25.5 | 16.4 |
| RPG | 2.8 | 7.0 |
| APG | 5.2 | 7.0 |
| SPG | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| BPG | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| FG% | 39.5 | 44.9 |
| 3P% | 32.5 | 26.3 |
| FT% | 76.0 | 62.5 |
| TS% | 50.7 | 51.5 |
| TOV% | 8.0 | 12.1 |
Jalen Brunson vs LeBron James: career averages
LeBron James has the higher career average in points (26.7 to 19.2), rebounds (7.5 to 3.2), assists (7.4 to 5.3). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Jalen Brunson | LeBron James |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 9 | 24 |
| Games | 567 | 1627 |
| PPG | 19.2 | 26.7 |
| RPG | 3.2 | 7.5 |
| APG | 5.3 | 7.4 |
| FG% | 48.3 | 50.6 |
| 3P% | 38.6 | 34.9 |
| TS% | 58.7 | 59.0 |
Jalen Brunson stats · LeBron James stats · New York Knicks roster · Philadelphia 76ers roster
Common questions
Who is better, Jalen Brunson or LeBron James?
On 2026–27 per-game numbers LeBron James is ahead of Jalen Brunson, leading in 6 of 10 categories (RPG, APG, SPG, BPG, FG%, TS%) to 4 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, Jalen Brunson or LeBron James?
Jalen Brunson averages 25.5 points per game and LeBron James averages 16.4 points per game in 2026–27, so Jalen Brunson has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Jalen Brunson or LeBron James?
Jalen Brunson averages 50.7 % true shooting and LeBron James averages 51.5 % true shooting in 2026–27, so LeBron James has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Jalen Brunson or LeBron James?
Jalen Brunson averages 2.8 rebounds per game and LeBron James averages 7.0 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so LeBron James has the higher number. Jalen Brunson averages 5.2 assists per game and LeBron James averages 7.0 assists per game in 2026–27, so LeBron James has the higher number.