Anthony Edwards vs. Melvin Ely Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Melvin Ely and Anthony Edwards that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2025-26
Anthony Edwards:
2020-21 to 2025-26
Melvin Ely:
2002-03 to 2013-14

NBA Championships and Seasons

Anthony Edwards0
Melvin Ely1
Anthony Edwards6
Melvin Ely9
Anthony Edwards4
Melvin Ely1
Anthony Edwards3
Melvin Ely0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Anthony Edwards2
Melvin Ely0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Anthony Edwards 24.1
Melvin Ely 5.3

Anthony Edwards 5.3
Melvin Ely 3.2

Anthony Edwards 4.2
Melvin Ely 0.7

Anthony Edwards 1.3
Melvin Ely 0.3

Anthony Edwards 0.6
Melvin Ely 0.6

Totals Stats

Anthony Edwards 9,696
Melvin Ely 1,992

Anthony Edwards 2,127
Melvin Ely 1,215

Anthony Edwards 1,679
Melvin Ely 261

Anthony Edwards 531
Melvin Ely 99

Anthony Edwards 251
Melvin Ely 209

Anthony Edwards 402
Melvin Ely 375

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Edwards .449
Melvin Ely .460

3-Point Percentage
Anthony Edwards .367
Melvin Ely .000

Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Edwards .806
Melvin Ely .625

Best Season (no game minimum)

Anthony Edwards 28.5
(2026)
Melvin Ely 9.8
(2006)

Anthony Edwards 5.8
(2023)
Melvin Ely 4.9
(2006)

Anthony Edwards 5.1
(2024)
Melvin Ely 1.3
(2006)

Anthony Edwards 1.6
(2023)
Melvin Ely 0.5
(2006)

Anthony Edwards 0.9
(2026)
Melvin Ely 0.9
(2005)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Anthony Edwards 26.9
Melvin Ely 2.1

Anthony Edwards 6.6
Melvin Ely 1.6

Anthony Edwards 5.5
Melvin Ely 0.1

Anthony Edwards 1.4
Melvin Ely 0.0

Anthony Edwards 0.9
Melvin Ely 0.0

Totals Stats

Anthony Edwards 1,130
Melvin Ely 15

Anthony Edwards 279
Melvin Ely 11

Anthony Edwards 230
Melvin Ely 1

Anthony Edwards 57
Melvin Ely 0

Anthony Edwards 37
Melvin Ely 0

Anthony Edwards 42
Melvin Ely 7

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Edwards .468
Melvin Ely .267

3-Point Percentage
Anthony Edwards .377
Melvin Ely -

Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Edwards .788
Melvin Ely .700

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Anthony Edwards 31.6
(2023)
Melvin Ely 2.1
(2008)

Anthony Edwards 7.8
(2025)
Melvin Ely 1.6
(2008)

Anthony Edwards 6.5
(2024)
Melvin Ely 0.1
(2008)

Anthony Edwards 1.8
(2023)
Melvin Ely 0.0
(2008)

Anthony Edwards 2.0
(2023)
Melvin Ely 0.0
(2008)