Mel Daniels vs. Derrick White Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Derrick White 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
Derrick White: 2017-18 to 2025-26

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Mel Daniels 0 Derrick White 1

NBA Seasons Mel Daniels 1 Derrick White 9

Playoffs Played Mel Daniels 0 Derrick White 6

All-Star Games Mel Daniels 0 Derrick White 0

Honors and Awards

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Mel Daniels 0 Derrick White 2

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Mel Daniels 3.5 Derrick White 13.2

Rebounds Per Game Mel Daniels 3.1 Derrick White 3.7

Assists Per Game Mel Daniels 0.5 Derrick White 4.2

Steals Per Game Mel Daniels 0.3 Derrick White 0.8

Blocks Per Game Mel Daniels 1.0 Derrick White 0.9

Totals Stats

Total Points Mel Daniels 39 Derrick White 6,843

Total Rebounds Mel Daniels 34 Derrick White 1,910

Total Assists Mel Daniels 6 Derrick White 2,191

Total Steals Mel Daniels 3 Derrick White 440

Total Blocks Mel Daniels 11 Derrick White 477

Total Games Mel Daniels 11 Derrick White 519

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Mel Daniels .371 Derrick White .444

3-Point Percentage Mel Daniels - n/a ** Derrick White .366

Free Throw Percentage Mel Daniels .565 Derrick White .851

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Mel Daniels 3.5 (1977) Derrick White 17.8 (2026)

Rebounds Per Game Mel Daniels 3.1 (1977) Derrick White 4.5 (2025)

Assists Per Game Mel Daniels 0.5 (1977) Derrick White 5.2 (2024)

Steals Per Game Mel Daniels 0.3 (1977) Derrick White 1.4 (2026)

Blocks Per Game Mel Daniels 1.0 (1977) Derrick White 1.2 (2026)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Mel Daniels - Derrick White 13.3

Rebounds Per Game Mel Daniels - Derrick White 3.5

Assists Per Game Mel Daniels - Derrick White 2.9

Steals Per Game Mel Daniels - Derrick White 0.8

Blocks Per Game Mel Daniels - Derrick White 0.9

Totals Stats

Total Points Mel Daniels - Derrick White 1,101

Total Rebounds Mel Daniels - Derrick White 287

Total Assists Mel Daniels - Derrick White 241

Total Steals Mel Daniels - Derrick White 64

Total Blocks Mel Daniels - Derrick White 75

Total Games Mel Daniels 0 Derrick White 83

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Mel Daniels - Derrick White .456

3-Point Percentage Mel Daniels - n/a ** Derrick White .392

Free Throw Percentage Mel Daniels - Derrick White .854

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Mel Daniels - Derrick White 18.8 (2025)

Rebounds Per Game Mel Daniels - Derrick White 5.1 (2025)

Assists Per Game Mel Daniels - Derrick White 4.1 (2024)

Steals Per Game Mel Daniels - Derrick White 0.9 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Mel Daniels - Derrick White 1.2 (2024)

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