Chet Holmgren vs. Gary Melchionni Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Gary Melchionni and Chet Holmgren 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
Chet Holmgren: 2023-24 to 2025-26
Gary Melchionni: 1973-74 to 1974-75

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Chet Holmgren 1 Gary Melchionni 0

NBA Seasons Chet Holmgren 3 Gary Melchionni 2

Playoffs Played Chet Holmgren 2 Gary Melchionni 0

All-Star Games Chet Holmgren 0 Gary Melchionni 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Chet Holmgren 16.4 Gary Melchionni 7.8

Rebounds Per Game Chet Holmgren 7.9 Gary Melchionni 2.4

Assists Per Game Chet Holmgren 2.2 Gary Melchionni 2.2

Steals Per Game Chet Holmgren 0.7 Gary Melchionni 0.6

Blocks Per Game Chet Holmgren 2.2 Gary Melchionni 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Chet Holmgren 2,146 Gary Melchionni 1,074

Total Rebounds Chet Holmgren 1,041 Gary Melchionni 329

Total Assists Chet Holmgren 292 Gary Melchionni 298

Total Steals Chet Holmgren 88 Gary Melchionni 89

Total Blocks Chet Holmgren 286 Gary Melchionni 21

Total Games Chet Holmgren 131 Gary Melchionni 137

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Chet Holmgren .524 Gary Melchionni .444

3-Point Percentage Chet Holmgren .370 Gary Melchionni - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Chet Holmgren .784 Gary Melchionni .831

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Chet Holmgren 18.2 (2026) Gary Melchionni 8.5 (1975)

Rebounds Per Game Chet Holmgren 8.0 (2025) Gary Melchionni 2.8 (1975)

Assists Per Game Chet Holmgren 2.4 (2024) Gary Melchionni 2.3 (1975)

Steals Per Game Chet Holmgren 0.7 (2025) Gary Melchionni 0.7 (1975)

Blocks Per Game Chet Holmgren 2.3 (2024) Gary Melchionni 0.2 (1975)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Chet Holmgren 15.3 Gary Melchionni -

Rebounds Per Game Chet Holmgren 8.2 Gary Melchionni -

Assists Per Game Chet Holmgren 1.3 Gary Melchionni -

Steals Per Game Chet Holmgren 0.7 Gary Melchionni -

Blocks Per Game Chet Holmgren 2.1 Gary Melchionni -

Totals Stats

Total Points Chet Holmgren 505 Gary Melchionni -

Total Rebounds Chet Holmgren 271 Gary Melchionni -

Total Assists Chet Holmgren 43 Gary Melchionni -

Total Steals Chet Holmgren 24 Gary Melchionni -

Total Blocks Chet Holmgren 68 Gary Melchionni -

Total Games Chet Holmgren 33 Gary Melchionni 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Chet Holmgren .473 Gary Melchionni -

3-Point Percentage Chet Holmgren .284 Gary Melchionni - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Chet Holmgren .777 Gary Melchionni -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Chet Holmgren 15.6 (2024) Gary Melchionni -

Rebounds Per Game Chet Holmgren 8.7 (2025) Gary Melchionni -

Assists Per Game Chet Holmgren 2.1 (2024) Gary Melchionni -

Steals Per Game Chet Holmgren 0.7 (2025) Gary Melchionni -

Blocks Per Game Chet Holmgren 2.5 (2024) Gary Melchionni -

Notes: ** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.