Mel Daniels vs. Ausar Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ausar Thompson and Mel Daniels 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 Daniels: 1976-77 to 1976-77
Ausar Thompson: 2023-24 to 2025-26

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Mel Daniels 0 Ausar Thompson 0

NBA Seasons Mel Daniels 1 Ausar Thompson 3

Playoffs Played Mel Daniels 0 Ausar Thompson 1

All-Star Games Mel Daniels 0 Ausar Thompson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Mel Daniels 3.5 Ausar Thompson 9.8

Rebounds Per Game Mel Daniels 3.1 Ausar Thompson 5.8

Assists Per Game Mel Daniels 0.5 Ausar Thompson 2.2

Steals Per Game Mel Daniels 0.3 Ausar Thompson 1.4

Blocks Per Game Mel Daniels 1.0 Ausar Thompson 0.8

Totals Stats

Total Points Mel Daniels 39 Ausar Thompson 1,405

Total Rebounds Mel Daniels 34 Ausar Thompson 836

Total Assists Mel Daniels 6 Ausar Thompson 317

Total Steals Mel Daniels 3 Ausar Thompson 198

Total Blocks Mel Daniels 11 Ausar Thompson 114

Total Games Mel Daniels 11 Ausar Thompson 144

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Mel Daniels .371 Ausar Thompson .510

3-Point Percentage Mel Daniels - n/a ** Ausar Thompson .208

Free Throw Percentage Mel Daniels .565 Ausar Thompson .599

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Mel Daniels 3.5 (1977) Ausar Thompson 11.6 (2026)

Rebounds Per Game Mel Daniels 3.1 (1977) Ausar Thompson 6.4 (2024)

Assists Per Game Mel Daniels 0.5 (1977) Ausar Thompson 2.9 (2026)

Steals Per Game Mel Daniels 0.3 (1977) Ausar Thompson 1.7 (2025)

Blocks Per Game Mel Daniels 1.0 (1977) Ausar Thompson 0.9 (2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Mel Daniels - Ausar Thompson 11.5

Rebounds Per Game Mel Daniels - Ausar Thompson 5.2

Assists Per Game Mel Daniels - Ausar Thompson 1.0

Steals Per Game Mel Daniels - Ausar Thompson 1.2

Blocks Per Game Mel Daniels - Ausar Thompson 0.8

Totals Stats

Total Points Mel Daniels - Ausar Thompson 69

Total Rebounds Mel Daniels - Ausar Thompson 31

Total Assists Mel Daniels - Ausar Thompson 6

Total Steals Mel Daniels - Ausar Thompson 7

Total Blocks Mel Daniels - Ausar Thompson 5

Total Games Mel Daniels 0 Ausar Thompson 6

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Mel Daniels - Ausar Thompson .571

3-Point Percentage Mel Daniels - n/a ** Ausar Thompson .000

Free Throw Percentage Mel Daniels - Ausar Thompson .583

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Mel Daniels - Ausar Thompson 11.5 (2025)

Rebounds Per Game Mel Daniels - Ausar Thompson 5.2 (2025)

Assists Per Game Mel Daniels - Ausar Thompson 1.0 (2025)

Steals Per Game Mel Daniels - Ausar Thompson 1.2 (2025)

Blocks Per Game Mel Daniels - Ausar Thompson 0.8 (2025)

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