Melvin Ely vs. Aaron Nesmith Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Aaron Nesmith and Melvin Ely 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
Melvin Ely:
2002-03 to 2013-14
Aaron Nesmith:
2020-21 to 2025-26

NBA Championships and Seasons

Melvin Ely1
Aaron Nesmith0
Melvin Ely9
Aaron Nesmith6
Melvin Ely1
Aaron Nesmith4
Melvin Ely0
Aaron Nesmith0

Honors and Awards

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Melvin Ely 5.3
Aaron Nesmith 9.2

Melvin Ely 3.2
Aaron Nesmith 3.3

Melvin Ely 0.7
Aaron Nesmith 1.1

Melvin Ely 0.3
Aaron Nesmith 0.7

Melvin Ely 0.6
Aaron Nesmith 0.4

Totals Stats

Melvin Ely 1,992
Aaron Nesmith 2,740

Melvin Ely 1,215
Aaron Nesmith 995

Melvin Ely 261
Aaron Nesmith 322

Melvin Ely 99
Aaron Nesmith 199

Melvin Ely 209
Aaron Nesmith 117

Melvin Ely 375
Aaron Nesmith 299

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Melvin Ely .460
Aaron Nesmith .456

3-Point Percentage
Melvin Ely .000
Aaron Nesmith .384

Free Throw Percentage
Melvin Ely .625
Aaron Nesmith .825

Best Season (no game minimum)

Melvin Ely 9.8
(2006)
Aaron Nesmith 15.5
(2026)

Melvin Ely 4.9
(2006)
Aaron Nesmith 4.5
(2026)

Melvin Ely 1.3
(2006)
Aaron Nesmith 1.5
(2026)

Melvin Ely 0.5
(2006)
Aaron Nesmith 0.9
(2024)

Melvin Ely 0.9
(2005)
Aaron Nesmith 0.7
(2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Melvin Ely 2.1
Aaron Nesmith 8.3

Melvin Ely 1.6
Aaron Nesmith 4.0

Melvin Ely 0.1
Aaron Nesmith 1.1

Melvin Ely 0.0
Aaron Nesmith 0.6

Melvin Ely 0.0
Aaron Nesmith 0.5

Totals Stats

Melvin Ely 15
Aaron Nesmith 497

Melvin Ely 11
Aaron Nesmith 242

Melvin Ely 1
Aaron Nesmith 67

Melvin Ely 0
Aaron Nesmith 34

Melvin Ely 0
Aaron Nesmith 32

Melvin Ely 7
Aaron Nesmith 60

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Melvin Ely .267
Aaron Nesmith .438

3-Point Percentage
Melvin Ely -
Aaron Nesmith .385

Free Throw Percentage
Melvin Ely .700
Aaron Nesmith .886

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Melvin Ely 2.1
(2008)
Aaron Nesmith 12.7
(2025)

Melvin Ely 1.6
(2008)
Aaron Nesmith 5.7
(2025)

Melvin Ely 0.1
(2008)
Aaron Nesmith 2.2
(2024)

Melvin Ely 0.0
(2008)
Aaron Nesmith 0.9
(2025)

Melvin Ely 0.0
(2008)
Aaron Nesmith 0.8
(2025)