Derrick Jones Jr. vs. Gary Melchionni Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Gary Melchionni and Derrick Jones Jr. 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
Derrick Jones Jr.: 2016-17 to 2025-26
Gary Melchionni: 1973-74 to 1974-75

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Derrick Jones Jr. 0 Gary Melchionni 0

NBA Seasons Derrick Jones Jr. 10 Gary Melchionni 2

Playoffs Played Derrick Jones Jr. 5 Gary Melchionni 0

All-Star Games Derrick Jones Jr. 0 Gary Melchionni 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 7.3 Gary Melchionni 7.8

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 3.3 Gary Melchionni 2.4

Assists Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.7 Gary Melchionni 2.2

Steals Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.7 Gary Melchionni 0.6

Blocks Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.6 Gary Melchionni 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Derrick Jones Jr. 3,726 Gary Melchionni 1,074

Total Rebounds Derrick Jones Jr. 1,661 Gary Melchionni 329

Total Assists Derrick Jones Jr. 380 Gary Melchionni 298

Total Steals Derrick Jones Jr. 356 Gary Melchionni 89

Total Blocks Derrick Jones Jr. 329 Gary Melchionni 21

Total Games Derrick Jones Jr. 510 Gary Melchionni 137

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .508 Gary Melchionni .444

3-Point Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .326 Gary Melchionni - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .708 Gary Melchionni .831

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 10.5 (2026) Gary Melchionni 8.5 (1975)

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 4.0 (2019) Gary Melchionni 2.8 (1975)

Assists Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 1.1 (2026) Gary Melchionni 2.3 (1975)

Steals Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 1.0 (2025) Gary Melchionni 0.7 (1975)

Blocks Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 1.2 (2026) Gary Melchionni 0.2 (1975)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 5.8 Gary Melchionni -

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 2.1 Gary Melchionni -

Assists Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.7 Gary Melchionni -

Steals Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.5 Gary Melchionni -

Blocks Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.7 Gary Melchionni -

Totals Stats

Total Points Derrick Jones Jr. 296 Gary Melchionni -

Total Rebounds Derrick Jones Jr. 108 Gary Melchionni -

Total Assists Derrick Jones Jr. 38 Gary Melchionni -

Total Steals Derrick Jones Jr. 23 Gary Melchionni -

Total Blocks Derrick Jones Jr. 35 Gary Melchionni -

Total Games Derrick Jones Jr. 51 Gary Melchionni 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .466 Gary Melchionni -

3-Point Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .346 Gary Melchionni - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .630 Gary Melchionni -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 9.1 (2024) Gary Melchionni -

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 3.5 (2024) Gary Melchionni -

Assists Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 1.2 (2024) Gary Melchionni -

Steals Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.6 (2025) Gary Melchionni -

Blocks Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 1.3 (2025) Gary Melchionni -

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