Deni Avdija vs. Gary Melchionni Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Gary Melchionni and Deni Avdija 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
Deni Avdija: 2020-21 to 2025-26
Gary Melchionni: 1973-74 to 1974-75

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Deni Avdija 0 Gary Melchionni 0

NBA Seasons Deni Avdija 6 Gary Melchionni 2

Playoffs Played Deni Avdija 0 Gary Melchionni 0

All-Star Games Deni Avdija 0 Gary Melchionni 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Deni Avdija 12.0 Gary Melchionni 7.8

Rebounds Per Game Deni Avdija 6.3 Gary Melchionni 2.4

Assists Per Game Deni Avdija 3.0 Gary Melchionni 2.2

Steals Per Game Deni Avdija 0.8 Gary Melchionni 0.6

Blocks Per Game Deni Avdija 0.5 Gary Melchionni 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Deni Avdija 4,561 Gary Melchionni 1,074

Total Rebounds Deni Avdija 2,377 Gary Melchionni 329

Total Assists Deni Avdija 1,123 Gary Melchionni 298

Total Steals Deni Avdija 298 Gary Melchionni 89

Total Blocks Deni Avdija 173 Gary Melchionni 21

Total Games Deni Avdija 379 Gary Melchionni 137

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Deni Avdija .464 Gary Melchionni .444

3-Point Percentage Deni Avdija .341 Gary Melchionni - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Deni Avdija .761 Gary Melchionni .831

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Deni Avdija 25.8 (2026) Gary Melchionni 8.5 (1975)

Rebounds Per Game Deni Avdija 7.3 (2025) Gary Melchionni 2.8 (1975)

Assists Per Game Deni Avdija 5.8 (2026) Gary Melchionni 2.3 (1975)

Steals Per Game Deni Avdija 1.0 (2025) Gary Melchionni 0.7 (1975)

Blocks Per Game Deni Avdija 0.7 (2026) Gary Melchionni 0.2 (1975)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Deni Avdija - Gary Melchionni -

Rebounds Per Game Deni Avdija - Gary Melchionni -

Assists Per Game Deni Avdija - Gary Melchionni -

Steals Per Game Deni Avdija - Gary Melchionni -

Blocks Per Game Deni Avdija - Gary Melchionni -

Totals Stats

Total Points Deni Avdija - Gary Melchionni -

Total Rebounds Deni Avdija - Gary Melchionni -

Total Assists Deni Avdija - Gary Melchionni -

Total Steals Deni Avdija - Gary Melchionni -

Total Blocks Deni Avdija - Gary Melchionni -

Total Games Deni Avdija 0 Gary Melchionni 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Deni Avdija - Gary Melchionni -

3-Point Percentage Deni Avdija - Gary Melchionni - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Deni Avdija - Gary Melchionni -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Deni Avdija - Gary Melchionni -

Rebounds Per Game Deni Avdija - Gary Melchionni -

Assists Per Game Deni Avdija - Gary Melchionni -

Steals Per Game Deni Avdija - Gary Melchionni -

Blocks Per Game Deni Avdija - Gary Melchionni -

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