Mel Bennett vs. Franz Wagner Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Franz Wagner and Mel Bennett 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
Mel Bennett: 1976-77 to 1981-82
Franz Wagner: 2021-22 to 2024-25

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Mel Bennett 0 Franz Wagner 0

NBA Seasons Mel Bennett 4 Franz Wagner 4

Playoffs Played Mel Bennett 0 Franz Wagner 2

All-Star Games Mel Bennett 0 Franz Wagner 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Mel Bennett 3.9 Franz Wagner 19.1

Rebounds Per Game Mel Bennett 3.3 Franz Wagner 4.8

Assists Per Game Mel Bennett 0.8 Franz Wagner 3.7

Steals Per Game Mel Bennett 0.4 Franz Wagner 1.0

Blocks Per Game Mel Bennett 0.4 Franz Wagner 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Mel Bennett 498 Franz Wagner 5,552

Total Rebounds Mel Bennett 426 Franz Wagner 1,408

Total Assists Mel Bennett 107 Franz Wagner 1,067

Total Steals Mel Bennett 52 Franz Wagner 296

Total Blocks Mel Bennett 51 Franz Wagner 100

Total Games Mel Bennett 129 Franz Wagner 291

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Mel Bennett .346 Franz Wagner .474

3-Point Percentage Mel Bennett .000 * Franz Wagner .322

Free Throw Percentage Mel Bennett .608 Franz Wagner .856

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Mel Bennett 4.7 (1977) Franz Wagner 24.2 (2025)

Rebounds Per Game Mel Bennett 3.5 (1977) Franz Wagner 5.7 (2025)

Assists Per Game Mel Bennett 1.0 (1977) Franz Wagner 4.7 (2025)

Steals Per Game Mel Bennett 0.6 (1977) Franz Wagner 1.3 (2025)

Blocks Per Game Mel Bennett 0.5 (1977) Franz Wagner 0.4 (2022)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Mel Bennett - Franz Wagner 21.8

Rebounds Per Game Mel Bennett - Franz Wagner 6.0

Assists Per Game Mel Bennett - Franz Wagner 4.9

Steals Per Game Mel Bennett - Franz Wagner 0.9

Blocks Per Game Mel Bennett - Franz Wagner 0.9

Totals Stats

Total Points Mel Bennett - Franz Wagner 261

Total Rebounds Mel Bennett - Franz Wagner 72

Total Assists Mel Bennett - Franz Wagner 59

Total Steals Mel Bennett - Franz Wagner 11

Total Blocks Mel Bennett - Franz Wagner 11

Total Games Mel Bennett 0 Franz Wagner 12

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Mel Bennett - Franz Wagner .427

3-Point Percentage Mel Bennett - * Franz Wagner .225

Free Throw Percentage Mel Bennett - Franz Wagner .843

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Mel Bennett - Franz Wagner 25.8 (2025)

Rebounds Per Game Mel Bennett - Franz Wagner 6.9 (2024)

Assists Per Game Mel Bennett - Franz Wagner 5.6 (2025)

Steals Per Game Mel Bennett - Franz Wagner 1.2 (2025)

Blocks Per Game Mel Bennett - Franz Wagner 1.3 (2024)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.