Mel Daniels vs. Dikembe Mutombo Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dikembe Mutombo 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
2023-24
Mel Daniels:
1976-77 to 1976-77
Dikembe Mutombo:
1991-92 to 2008-09

NBA Championships and Seasons

Mel Daniels0
Dikembe Mutombo0
Mel Daniels1
Dikembe Mutombo18
Mel Daniels0
Dikembe Mutombo13
Mel Daniels0
Dikembe Mutombo8

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Mel Daniels0
Dikembe Mutombo3
Mel Daniels0
Dikembe Mutombo3
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Mel Daniels0
Dikembe Mutombo6
Mel Daniels0 *
Dikembe Mutombo4
Mel Daniels0
Dikembe Mutombo2
Mel Daniels0
Dikembe Mutombo3
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Mel Daniels 3.5
Dikembe Mutombo 9.8

Mel Daniels 3.1
Dikembe Mutombo 10.3

Mel Daniels 0.5
Dikembe Mutombo 1.0

Mel Daniels 0.3
Dikembe Mutombo 0.4

Mel Daniels 1.0
Dikembe Mutombo 2.8

Totals Stats

Mel Daniels 39
Dikembe Mutombo 11,729

Mel Daniels 34
Dikembe Mutombo 12,359

Mel Daniels 6
Dikembe Mutombo 1,240

Mel Daniels 3
Dikembe Mutombo 494

Mel Daniels 11
Dikembe Mutombo 3,289

Mel Daniels 11
Dikembe Mutombo 1,196

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Mel Daniels .371
Dikembe Mutombo .518

3-Point Percentage
Mel Daniels -
n/a **
Dikembe Mutombo .000

Free Throw Percentage
Mel Daniels .565
Dikembe Mutombo .684

Best Season (no game minimum)

Mel Daniels 3.5
(1977)
Dikembe Mutombo 16.6
(1992)

Mel Daniels 3.1
(1977)
Dikembe Mutombo 14.1
(2000)

Mel Daniels 0.5
(1977)
Dikembe Mutombo 2.2
(1992)

Mel Daniels 0.3
(1977)
Dikembe Mutombo 0.7
(1994)

Mel Daniels 1.0
(1977)
Dikembe Mutombo 4.5
(1996)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Mel Daniels -
Dikembe Mutombo 9.1

Mel Daniels -
Dikembe Mutombo 9.5

Mel Daniels -
Dikembe Mutombo 0.8

Mel Daniels -
Dikembe Mutombo 0.4

Mel Daniels -
Dikembe Mutombo 2.5

Totals Stats

Mel Daniels -
Dikembe Mutombo 918

Mel Daniels -
Dikembe Mutombo 962

Mel Daniels -
Dikembe Mutombo 78

Mel Daniels -
Dikembe Mutombo 40

Mel Daniels -
Dikembe Mutombo 251

Mel Daniels 0
Dikembe Mutombo 101

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Mel Daniels -
Dikembe Mutombo .517

3-Point Percentage
Mel Daniels -
n/a **
Dikembe Mutombo .000

Free Throw Percentage
Mel Daniels -
Dikembe Mutombo .703

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Mel Daniels -
Dikembe Mutombo 15.4
(1997)

Mel Daniels -
Dikembe Mutombo 13.9
(1999)

Mel Daniels -
Dikembe Mutombo 1.8
(1994)

Mel Daniels -
Dikembe Mutombo 0.7
(1994)

Mel Daniels -
Dikembe Mutombo 5.8
(1994)

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