Josh Giddey vs. Gary Melchionni Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Gary Melchionni and Josh Giddey 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

Josh Giddey

vs.

Gary Melchionni

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Josh Giddey: 2021-22 to 2023-24
Gary Melchionni: 1973-74 to 1974-75

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Josh Giddey 0 Gary Melchionni 0

NBA Seasons Josh Giddey 3 Gary Melchionni 2

Playoffs Played Josh Giddey 1 Gary Melchionni 0

All-Star Games Josh Giddey 0 Gary Melchionni 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 13.9 Gary Melchionni 7.8

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.3 Gary Melchionni 2.4

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 5.7 Gary Melchionni 2.2

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.8 Gary Melchionni 0.6

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.5 Gary Melchionni 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 2,920 Gary Melchionni 1,074

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 1,534 Gary Melchionni 329

Total Assists Josh Giddey 1,200 Gary Melchionni 298

Total Steals Josh Giddey 160 Gary Melchionni 89

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 95 Gary Melchionni 21

Total Games Josh Giddey 210 Gary Melchionni 137

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .464 Gary Melchionni .444

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .310 Gary Melchionni - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .753 Gary Melchionni .831

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 16.6 (2023) Gary Melchionni 8.5 (1975)

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 7.9 (2023) Gary Melchionni 2.8 (1975)

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 6.4 (2022) Gary Melchionni 2.3 (1975)

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.9 (2022) Gary Melchionni 0.7 (1975)

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.6 (2024) Gary Melchionni 0.2 (1975)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 12.0 Gary Melchionni -

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 5.7 Gary Melchionni -

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 4.0 Gary Melchionni -

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 Gary Melchionni -

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 Gary Melchionni -

Totals Stats

Total Points Josh Giddey 36 Gary Melchionni -

Total Rebounds Josh Giddey 17 Gary Melchionni -

Total Assists Josh Giddey 12 Gary Melchionni -

Total Steals Josh Giddey 1 Gary Melchionni -

Total Blocks Josh Giddey 1 Gary Melchionni -

Total Games Josh Giddey 3 Gary Melchionni 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Josh Giddey .464 Gary Melchionni -

3-Point Percentage Josh Giddey .417 Gary Melchionni - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Josh Giddey .833 Gary Melchionni -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Josh Giddey 12.0 (2024) Gary Melchionni -

Rebounds Per Game Josh Giddey 5.7 (2024) Gary Melchionni -

Assists Per Game Josh Giddey 4.0 (2024) Gary Melchionni -

Steals Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 (2024) Gary Melchionni -

Blocks Per Game Josh Giddey 0.3 (2024) Gary Melchionni -

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