Mel Bennett vs. Josh Giddey Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Josh Giddey 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

Mel Bennett

vs.

Josh Giddey

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Mel Bennett: 1976-77 to 1981-82
Josh Giddey: 2021-22 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Mel Bennett 0 Josh Giddey 0

NBA Seasons Mel Bennett 4 Josh Giddey 3

Playoffs Played Mel Bennett 0 Josh Giddey 1

All-Star Games Mel Bennett 0 Josh Giddey 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Mel Bennett 3.9 Josh Giddey 13.9

Rebounds Per Game Mel Bennett 3.3 Josh Giddey 7.3

Assists Per Game Mel Bennett 0.8 Josh Giddey 5.7

Steals Per Game Mel Bennett 0.4 Josh Giddey 0.8

Blocks Per Game Mel Bennett 0.4 Josh Giddey 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Mel Bennett 498 Josh Giddey 2,920

Total Rebounds Mel Bennett 426 Josh Giddey 1,534

Total Assists Mel Bennett 107 Josh Giddey 1,200

Total Steals Mel Bennett 52 Josh Giddey 160

Total Blocks Mel Bennett 51 Josh Giddey 95

Total Games Mel Bennett 129 Josh Giddey 210

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Mel Bennett .346 Josh Giddey .464

3-Point Percentage Mel Bennett .000 * Josh Giddey .310

Free Throw Percentage Mel Bennett .608 Josh Giddey .753

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Mel Bennett 4.7 (1977) Josh Giddey 16.6 (2023)

Rebounds Per Game Mel Bennett 3.5 (1977) Josh Giddey 7.9 (2023)

Assists Per Game Mel Bennett 1.0 (1977) Josh Giddey 6.4 (2022)

Steals Per Game Mel Bennett 0.6 (1977) Josh Giddey 0.9 (2022)

Blocks Per Game Mel Bennett 0.5 (1977) Josh Giddey 0.6 (2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Mel Bennett - Josh Giddey 12.5

Rebounds Per Game Mel Bennett - Josh Giddey 5.0

Assists Per Game Mel Bennett - Josh Giddey 3.3

Steals Per Game Mel Bennett - Josh Giddey 0.3

Blocks Per Game Mel Bennett - Josh Giddey 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Mel Bennett - Josh Giddey 50

Total Rebounds Mel Bennett - Josh Giddey 20

Total Assists Mel Bennett - Josh Giddey 13

Total Steals Mel Bennett - Josh Giddey 1

Total Blocks Mel Bennett - Josh Giddey 2

Total Games Mel Bennett 0 Josh Giddey 4

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Mel Bennett - Josh Giddey .474

3-Point Percentage Mel Bennett - * Josh Giddey .500

Free Throw Percentage Mel Bennett - Josh Giddey .833

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Mel Bennett - Josh Giddey 12.5 (2024)

Rebounds Per Game Mel Bennett - Josh Giddey 5.0 (2024)

Assists Per Game Mel Bennett - Josh Giddey 3.3 (2024)

Steals Per Game Mel Bennett - Josh Giddey 0.3 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Mel Bennett - Josh Giddey 0.5 (2024)

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