Jalen Brunson vs Trae Young: 2026–27 stats
Jalen Brunson averaged 25.5 PPG · 2.8 RPG · 5.2 APG. Trae Young averaged 20.7 PPG · 3.7 RPG · 10.2 APG.
Stats last updated , from ESPN. How these numbers are calculated.
Across 10 categories, Jalen Brunson leads in 5 and Trae Young in 4, with the rest level.
Jalen Brunson leads in PPG (25.5 vs 20.7), BPG (0.5 vs 0.2), FG% (39.5 vs 39.0), 3P% (32.5 vs 26.2) and TOV% (8.0 vs 13.5).
Trae Young leads in RPG (3.7 vs 2.8), APG (10.2 vs 5.2), FT% (86.0 vs 76.0) and TS% (57.9 vs 50.7).
On efficiency, Trae Young shoots 57.9% true shooting against 50.7% for Jalen Brunson, on fewer shot attempts per game (17.9 vs 25.2 counting free throws).
Jalen Brunson plays for the New York Knicks and Trae Young for the Washington Wizards. Jalen Brunson played 6 games at 34.8 minutes a night; Trae Young played 6 at 36.5, so per-game numbers carry a different workload.
League rankings
Each stat per game, with the rank among 304 qualified players.
| Jalen Brunson | Trae Young | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 25.5 | 13th | 20.7 | 37th |
| RPG | 2.8 | 222nd | 3.7 | 164th |
| APG | 5.2 | 43rd | 10.2 | 1st |
| SPG | 1.0 | 92nd | 1.0 | 92nd |
| BPG | 0.5 | 104th | 0.2 | 191st |
| FG% | 39.5 | 227th | 39.0 | 231st |
| 3P% | 32.5 | 150th | 26.2 | 209th |
| FT% | 76.0 | 126th | 86.0 | 56th |
| TS% | 50.7 | 236th | 57.9 | 143rd |
| TOV% | 8.0 | 55th | 13.5 | 166th |
| Stat | Jalen Brunson | Trae Young |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 6 | 6 |
| MPG | 34.8 | 36.5 |
| PPG | 25.5 | 20.7 |
| RPG | 2.8 | 3.7 |
| APG | 5.2 | 10.2 |
| SPG | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| BPG | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| FG% | 39.5 | 39.0 |
| 3P% | 32.5 | 26.2 |
| FT% | 76.0 | 86.0 |
| TS% | 50.7 | 57.9 |
| TOV% | 8.0 | 13.5 |
Jalen Brunson vs Trae Young: career averages
Trae Young has the higher career average in points (25.0 to 19.2), rebounds (3.5 to 3.2), assists (9.8 to 5.3). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Jalen Brunson | Trae Young |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 9 | 9 |
| Games | 567 | 504 |
| PPG | 19.2 | 25.0 |
| RPG | 3.2 | 3.5 |
| APG | 5.3 | 9.8 |
| FG% | 48.3 | 43.3 |
| 3P% | 38.6 | 35.1 |
| TS% | 58.7 | 57.9 |
Jalen Brunson stats · Trae Young stats · New York Knicks roster · Washington Wizards roster
Common questions
Who is better, Jalen Brunson or Trae Young?
On 2026–27 per-game numbers Jalen Brunson is ahead of Trae Young, leading in 5 of 10 categories (PPG, BPG, FG%, 3P%, TOV%) to 4 for Trae Young. 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 Trae Young?
Jalen Brunson averages 25.5 points per game and Trae Young averages 20.7 points per game in 2026–27, so Jalen Brunson has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Jalen Brunson or Trae Young?
Jalen Brunson averages 50.7 % true shooting and Trae Young averages 57.9 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Trae Young has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Jalen Brunson or Trae Young?
Jalen Brunson averages 2.8 rebounds per game and Trae Young averages 3.7 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so Trae Young has the higher number. Jalen Brunson averages 5.2 assists per game and Trae Young averages 10.2 assists per game in 2026–27, so Trae Young has the higher number.