Mel Daniels vs. Zach Edey Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Zach Edey 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
Zach Edey: 2024-25 to 2025-26

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Mel Daniels 0 Zach Edey 0

NBA Seasons Mel Daniels 1 Zach Edey 2

Playoffs Played Mel Daniels 0 Zach Edey 1

All-Star Games Mel Daniels 0 Zach Edey 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Mel Daniels 3.5 Zach Edey 9.9

Rebounds Per Game Mel Daniels 3.1 Zach Edey 8.7

Assists Per Game Mel Daniels 0.5 Zach Edey 1.0

Steals Per Game Mel Daniels 0.3 Zach Edey 0.6

Blocks Per Game Mel Daniels 1.0 Zach Edey 1.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Mel Daniels 39 Zach Edey 760

Total Rebounds Mel Daniels 34 Zach Edey 670

Total Assists Mel Daniels 6 Zach Edey 77

Total Steals Mel Daniels 3 Zach Edey 43

Total Blocks Mel Daniels 11 Zach Edey 106

Total Games Mel Daniels 11 Zach Edey 77

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Mel Daniels .371 Zach Edey .589

3-Point Percentage Mel Daniels - n/a ** Zach Edey .333

Free Throw Percentage Mel Daniels .565 Zach Edey .723

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Mel Daniels 3.5 (1977) Zach Edey 13.6 (2026)

Rebounds Per Game Mel Daniels 3.1 (1977) Zach Edey 11.1 (2026)

Assists Per Game Mel Daniels 0.5 (1977) Zach Edey 1.1 (2026)

Steals Per Game Mel Daniels 0.3 (1977) Zach Edey 0.6 (2026)

Blocks Per Game Mel Daniels 1.0 (1977) Zach Edey 1.9 (2026)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Mel Daniels - Zach Edey 6.3

Rebounds Per Game Mel Daniels - Zach Edey 7.8

Assists Per Game Mel Daniels - Zach Edey 1.8

Steals Per Game Mel Daniels - Zach Edey 0.0

Blocks Per Game Mel Daniels - Zach Edey 2.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Mel Daniels - Zach Edey 25

Total Rebounds Mel Daniels - Zach Edey 31

Total Assists Mel Daniels - Zach Edey 7

Total Steals Mel Daniels - Zach Edey 0

Total Blocks Mel Daniels - Zach Edey 10

Total Games Mel Daniels 0 Zach Edey 4

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Mel Daniels - Zach Edey .667

3-Point Percentage Mel Daniels - n/a ** Zach Edey -

Free Throw Percentage Mel Daniels - Zach Edey .714

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Mel Daniels - Zach Edey 6.3 (2025)

Rebounds Per Game Mel Daniels - Zach Edey 7.8 (2025)

Assists Per Game Mel Daniels - Zach Edey 1.8 (2025)

Steals Per Game Mel Daniels - Zach Edey 0.0 (2025)

Blocks Per Game Mel Daniels - Zach Edey 2.5 (2025)

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