Jalen Brunson vs Trae Young
Jalen Brunson vs Trae Young: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Jalen Brunson and Trae Young?
Brunson has faced Trae Young multiple times in high-stakes games, often showcasing their contrasting styles of play. Their matchups have become a highlight in the Eastern Conference.
Jalen Brunson
Key numbers
- NBA PointsOver 5,000
- NBA AssistsOver 1,500
- NBA ReboundsOver 1,000
- NBA Games PlayedOver 300
- NCAA PointsOver 1,800
Top honours
- NBA All-Star3× (2024–2026)
- All-NBA Second Team3×
- NCAA National Player of the Year2018
- NCAA Champion2× (2016, 2018)
- FIBA U19 World Cup MVP2015
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Trae Young
Key numbers
- PointsOver 8,000
- AssistsOver 2,500
- ReboundsOver 1,500
- NBA All-Star Selections4
Top honours
- NBA All-Star4× (2020, 2022, 2024, 2026)
- All-Rookie First Team2019
- Wayman Tisdale AwardNational Freshman of the Year (2018)
- Big 12 Freshman of the Year2018
- Consensus All-American2018