Melvin Ely vs. Dereck Lively II Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dereck Lively II 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

Melvin Ely

vs.

Dereck Lively II

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Melvin Ely: 2002-03 to 2013-14
Dereck Lively II: 2023-24 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Melvin Ely 1 Dereck Lively II 0

NBA Seasons Melvin Ely 9 Dereck Lively II 1

Playoffs Played Melvin Ely 1 Dereck Lively II 1

All-Star Games Melvin Ely 0 Dereck Lively II 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Melvin Ely 5.3 Dereck Lively II 8.8

Rebounds Per Game Melvin Ely 3.2 Dereck Lively II 6.9

Assists Per Game Melvin Ely 0.7 Dereck Lively II 1.1

Steals Per Game Melvin Ely 0.3 Dereck Lively II 0.7

Blocks Per Game Melvin Ely 0.6 Dereck Lively II 1.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Melvin Ely 1,992 Dereck Lively II 483

Total Rebounds Melvin Ely 1,215 Dereck Lively II 378

Total Assists Melvin Ely 261 Dereck Lively II 60

Total Steals Melvin Ely 99 Dereck Lively II 36

Total Blocks Melvin Ely 209 Dereck Lively II 77

Total Games Melvin Ely 375 Dereck Lively II 55

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Melvin Ely .460 Dereck Lively II .747

3-Point Percentage Melvin Ely .000 Dereck Lively II .000

Free Throw Percentage Melvin Ely .625 Dereck Lively II .506

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Melvin Ely 9.8 (2006) Dereck Lively II 8.8 (2024)

Rebounds Per Game Melvin Ely 4.9 (2006) Dereck Lively II 6.9 (2024)

Assists Per Game Melvin Ely 1.3 (2006) Dereck Lively II 1.1 (2024)

Steals Per Game Melvin Ely 0.5 (2006) Dereck Lively II 0.7 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Melvin Ely 0.9 (2005) Dereck Lively II 1.4 (2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Melvin Ely 2.1 Dereck Lively II 8.2

Rebounds Per Game Melvin Ely 1.6 Dereck Lively II 7.6

Assists Per Game Melvin Ely 0.1 Dereck Lively II 1.4

Steals Per Game Melvin Ely 0.0 Dereck Lively II 0.5

Blocks Per Game Melvin Ely 0.0 Dereck Lively II 1.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Melvin Ely 15 Dereck Lively II 163

Total Rebounds Melvin Ely 11 Dereck Lively II 152

Total Assists Melvin Ely 1 Dereck Lively II 27

Total Steals Melvin Ely 0 Dereck Lively II 9

Total Blocks Melvin Ely 0 Dereck Lively II 19

Total Games Melvin Ely 7 Dereck Lively II 20

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Melvin Ely .267 Dereck Lively II .677

3-Point Percentage Melvin Ely - Dereck Lively II 1.000

Free Throw Percentage Melvin Ely .700 Dereck Lively II .590

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Melvin Ely 2.1 (2008) Dereck Lively II 8.2 (2024)

Rebounds Per Game Melvin Ely 1.6 (2008) Dereck Lively II 7.6 (2024)

Assists Per Game Melvin Ely 0.1 (2008) Dereck Lively II 1.4 (2024)

Steals Per Game Melvin Ely 0.0 (2008) Dereck Lively II 0.5 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Melvin Ely 0.0 (2008) Dereck Lively II 1.0 (2024)