Mel Daniels vs. Michael Jordan Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Jordan and Mel Daniels that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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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
Michael Jordan:
1984-85 to 2002-03

NBA Championships and Seasons

Mel Daniels0
Michael Jordan6
Mel Daniels1
Michael Jordan15
Mel Daniels0
Michael Jordan13
Mel Daniels0
Michael Jordan14

Honors and Awards

Mel Daniels0
Michael Jordan5
Mel Daniels0
Michael Jordan6
Mel Daniels0
Michael Jordan10
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Mel Daniels0
Michael Jordan11
Mel Daniels0
Michael Jordan9
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Mel Daniels0
Michael Jordan9
Mel Daniels0 *
Michael Jordan1
Mel Daniels0
Michael Jordan10
Mel Daniels0
Michael Jordan3
Mel Daniels0
Michael Jordan1
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Mel Daniels 3.5
Michael Jordan 30.1

Mel Daniels 3.1
Michael Jordan 6.2

Mel Daniels 0.5
Michael Jordan 5.3

Mel Daniels 0.3
Michael Jordan 2.3

Mel Daniels 1.0
Michael Jordan 0.8

Totals Stats

Mel Daniels 39
Michael Jordan 32,292

Mel Daniels 34
Michael Jordan 6,672

Mel Daniels 6
Michael Jordan 5,633

Mel Daniels 3
Michael Jordan 2,514

Mel Daniels 11
Michael Jordan 893

Mel Daniels 11
Michael Jordan 1,072

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Mel Daniels .371
Michael Jordan .497

3-Point Percentage
Mel Daniels -
n/a **
Michael Jordan .327

Free Throw Percentage
Mel Daniels .565
Michael Jordan .835

Best Season (no game minimum)

Mel Daniels 3.5
(1977)
Michael Jordan 37.1
(1987)

Mel Daniels 3.1
(1977)
Michael Jordan 8.0
(1989)

Mel Daniels 0.5
(1977)
Michael Jordan 8.0
(1989)

Mel Daniels 0.3
(1977)
Michael Jordan 3.2
(1988)

Mel Daniels 1.0
(1977)
Michael Jordan 1.6
(1988)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Mel Daniels -
Michael Jordan 33.4

Mel Daniels -
Michael Jordan 6.4

Mel Daniels -
Michael Jordan 5.7

Mel Daniels -
Michael Jordan 2.1

Mel Daniels -
Michael Jordan 0.9

Totals Stats

Mel Daniels -
Michael Jordan 5,987

Mel Daniels -
Michael Jordan 1,152

Mel Daniels -
Michael Jordan 1,022

Mel Daniels -
Michael Jordan 376

Mel Daniels -
Michael Jordan 158

Mel Daniels 0
Michael Jordan 179

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Mel Daniels -
Michael Jordan .487

3-Point Percentage
Mel Daniels -
n/a **
Michael Jordan .332

Free Throw Percentage
Mel Daniels -
Michael Jordan .828

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Mel Daniels -
Michael Jordan 43.7
(1986)

Mel Daniels -
Michael Jordan 7.9
(1997)

Mel Daniels -
Michael Jordan 8.5
(1985)

Mel Daniels -
Michael Jordan 2.8
(1990)

Mel Daniels -
Michael Jordan 2.3
(1987)

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