Mel Daniels vs. Derik Queen Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Derik Queen 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
Derik Queen: 2025-26 to 2025-26

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Mel Daniels 0 Derik Queen 0

NBA Seasons Mel Daniels 1 Derik Queen 1

Playoffs Played Mel Daniels 0 Derik Queen 0

All-Star Games Mel Daniels 0 Derik Queen 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Mel Daniels 3.5 Derik Queen 12.7

Rebounds Per Game Mel Daniels 3.1 Derik Queen 6.4

Assists Per Game Mel Daniels 0.5 Derik Queen 4.1

Steals Per Game Mel Daniels 0.3 Derik Queen 1.0

Blocks Per Game Mel Daniels 1.0 Derik Queen 0.8

Totals Stats

Total Points Mel Daniels 39 Derik Queen 343

Total Rebounds Mel Daniels 34 Derik Queen 173

Total Assists Mel Daniels 6 Derik Queen 110

Total Steals Mel Daniels 3 Derik Queen 27

Total Blocks Mel Daniels 11 Derik Queen 21

Total Games Mel Daniels 11 Derik Queen 27

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Mel Daniels .371 Derik Queen .504

3-Point Percentage Mel Daniels - n/a ** Derik Queen .111

Free Throw Percentage Mel Daniels .565 Derik Queen .798

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Mel Daniels 3.5 (1977) Derik Queen 12.7 (2026)

Rebounds Per Game Mel Daniels 3.1 (1977) Derik Queen 6.4 (2026)

Assists Per Game Mel Daniels 0.5 (1977) Derik Queen 4.1 (2026)

Steals Per Game Mel Daniels 0.3 (1977) Derik Queen 1.0 (2026)

Blocks Per Game Mel Daniels 1.0 (1977) Derik Queen 0.8 (2026)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Mel Daniels - Derik Queen -

Rebounds Per Game Mel Daniels - Derik Queen -

Assists Per Game Mel Daniels - Derik Queen -

Steals Per Game Mel Daniels - Derik Queen -

Blocks Per Game Mel Daniels - Derik Queen -

Totals Stats

Total Points Mel Daniels - Derik Queen -

Total Rebounds Mel Daniels - Derik Queen -

Total Assists Mel Daniels - Derik Queen -

Total Steals Mel Daniels - Derik Queen -

Total Blocks Mel Daniels - Derik Queen -

Total Games Mel Daniels 0 Derik Queen 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Mel Daniels - Derik Queen -

3-Point Percentage Mel Daniels - n/a ** Derik Queen -

Free Throw Percentage Mel Daniels - Derik Queen -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Mel Daniels - Derik Queen -

Rebounds Per Game Mel Daniels - Derik Queen -

Assists Per Game Mel Daniels - Derik Queen -

Steals Per Game Mel Daniels - Derik Queen -

Blocks Per Game Mel Daniels - Derik Queen -

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