Desmond Bane vs. Melvin Ely Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Melvin Ely and Desmond Bane 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
Desmond Bane:
2020-21 to 2025-26
Melvin Ely:
2002-03 to 2013-14

NBA Championships and Seasons

Desmond Bane0
Melvin Ely1
Desmond Bane6
Melvin Ely9
Desmond Bane4
Melvin Ely1
Desmond Bane0
Melvin Ely0

Honors and Awards

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Desmond Bane 17.8
Melvin Ely 5.3

Desmond Bane 4.6
Melvin Ely 3.2

Desmond Bane 3.8
Melvin Ely 0.7

Desmond Bane 1.0
Melvin Ely 0.3

Desmond Bane 0.4
Melvin Ely 0.6

Totals Stats

Desmond Bane 5,682
Melvin Ely 1,992

Desmond Bane 1,466
Melvin Ely 1,215

Desmond Bane 1,205
Melvin Ely 261

Desmond Bane 315
Melvin Ely 99

Desmond Bane 119
Melvin Ely 209

Desmond Bane 320
Melvin Ely 375

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Desmond Bane .471
Melvin Ely .460

3-Point Percentage
Desmond Bane .408
Melvin Ely .000

Free Throw Percentage
Desmond Bane .884
Melvin Ely .625

Best Season (no game minimum)

Desmond Bane 23.7
(2024)
Melvin Ely 9.8
(2006)

Desmond Bane 6.1
(2025)
Melvin Ely 4.9
(2006)

Desmond Bane 5.5
(2024)
Melvin Ely 1.3
(2006)

Desmond Bane 1.2
(2022)
Melvin Ely 0.5
(2006)

Desmond Bane 0.5
(2024)
Melvin Ely 0.9
(2005)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Desmond Bane 16.9
Melvin Ely 2.1

Desmond Bane 4.6
Melvin Ely 1.6

Desmond Bane 2.5
Melvin Ely 0.1

Desmond Bane 0.8
Melvin Ely 0.0

Desmond Bane 0.5
Melvin Ely 0.0

Totals Stats

Desmond Bane 455
Melvin Ely 15

Desmond Bane 125
Melvin Ely 11

Desmond Bane 68
Melvin Ely 1

Desmond Bane 21
Melvin Ely 0

Desmond Bane 13
Melvin Ely 0

Desmond Bane 27
Melvin Ely 7

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Desmond Bane .437
Melvin Ely .267

3-Point Percentage
Desmond Bane .396
Melvin Ely -

Free Throw Percentage
Desmond Bane .899
Melvin Ely .700

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Desmond Bane 23.5
(2023)
Melvin Ely 2.1
(2008)

Desmond Bane 6.8
(2025)
Melvin Ely 1.6
(2008)

Desmond Bane 3.3
(2025)
Melvin Ely 0.1
(2008)

Desmond Bane 0.9
(2022)
Melvin Ely 0.0
(2008)

Desmond Bane 0.8
(2022)
Melvin Ely 0.0
(2008)