Derrick Jones Jr. vs. Melvin Sanders Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Melvin Sanders 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 2024-25
Melvin Sanders: 2005-06 to 2005-06

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Derrick Jones Jr. 0 Melvin Sanders 0

NBA Seasons Derrick Jones Jr. 9 Melvin Sanders 1

Playoffs Played Derrick Jones Jr. 5 Melvin Sanders 0

All-Star Games Derrick Jones Jr. 0 Melvin Sanders 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 7.2 Melvin Sanders 2.6

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 3.3 Melvin Sanders 1.4

Assists Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.7 Melvin Sanders 0.2

Steals Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.7 Melvin Sanders 0.3

Blocks Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.6 Melvin Sanders 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Derrick Jones Jr. 3,590 Melvin Sanders 41

Total Rebounds Derrick Jones Jr. 1,630 Melvin Sanders 23

Total Assists Derrick Jones Jr. 366 Melvin Sanders 3

Total Steals Derrick Jones Jr. 345 Melvin Sanders 5

Total Blocks Derrick Jones Jr. 314 Melvin Sanders 0

Total Games Derrick Jones Jr. 497 Melvin Sanders 16

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .507 Melvin Sanders .485

3-Point Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .325 Melvin Sanders .667

Free Throw Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .706 Melvin Sanders .700

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 10.1 (2025) Melvin Sanders 2.6 (2006)

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 4.0 (2019) Melvin Sanders 1.4 (2006)

Assists Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 1.1 (2020) Melvin Sanders 0.2 (2006)

Steals Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 1.0 (2025) Melvin Sanders 0.3 (2006)

Blocks Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.9 (2021) Melvin Sanders 0.0 (2006)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 5.8 Melvin Sanders -

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 2.1 Melvin Sanders -

Assists Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.7 Melvin Sanders -

Steals Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.5 Melvin Sanders -

Blocks Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.7 Melvin Sanders -

Totals Stats

Total Points Derrick Jones Jr. 296 Melvin Sanders -

Total Rebounds Derrick Jones Jr. 108 Melvin Sanders -

Total Assists Derrick Jones Jr. 38 Melvin Sanders -

Total Steals Derrick Jones Jr. 23 Melvin Sanders -

Total Blocks Derrick Jones Jr. 35 Melvin Sanders -

Total Games Derrick Jones Jr. 51 Melvin Sanders 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .466 Melvin Sanders -

3-Point Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .346 Melvin Sanders -

Free Throw Percentage Derrick Jones Jr. .630 Melvin Sanders -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 9.1 (2024) Melvin Sanders -

Rebounds Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 3.5 (2024) Melvin Sanders -

Assists Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 1.2 (2024) Melvin Sanders -

Steals Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 0.6 (2025) Melvin Sanders -

Blocks Per Game Derrick Jones Jr. 1.3 (2025) Melvin Sanders -