Melvin Ely vs. Jalen Green Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Jalen Green 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
Jalen Green: 2021-22 to 2025-26

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Melvin Ely 1 Jalen Green 0

NBA Seasons Melvin Ely 9 Jalen Green 5

Playoffs Played Melvin Ely 1 Jalen Green 1

All-Star Games Melvin Ely 0 Jalen Green 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Melvin Ely 5.3 Jalen Green 20.1

Rebounds Per Game Melvin Ely 3.2 Jalen Green 4.3

Assists Per Game Melvin Ely 0.7 Jalen Green 3.3

Steals Per Game Melvin Ely 0.3 Jalen Green 0.8

Blocks Per Game Melvin Ely 0.6 Jalen Green 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Melvin Ely 1,992 Jalen Green 6,204

Total Rebounds Melvin Ely 1,215 Jalen Green 1,314

Total Assists Melvin Ely 261 Jalen Green 1,034

Total Steals Melvin Ely 99 Jalen Green 242

Total Blocks Melvin Ely 209 Jalen Green 91

Total Games Melvin Ely 375 Jalen Green 309

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Melvin Ely .460 Jalen Green .422

3-Point Percentage Melvin Ely .000 Jalen Green .342

Free Throw Percentage Melvin Ely .625 Jalen Green .798

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Melvin Ely 9.8 (2006) Jalen Green 22.1 (2023)

Rebounds Per Game Melvin Ely 4.9 (2006) Jalen Green 5.2 (2024)

Assists Per Game Melvin Ely 1.3 (2006) Jalen Green 3.7 (2023)

Steals Per Game Melvin Ely 0.5 (2006) Jalen Green 1.0 (2026)

Blocks Per Game Melvin Ely 0.9 (2005) Jalen Green 0.3 (2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Melvin Ely 2.1 Jalen Green 13.3

Rebounds Per Game Melvin Ely 1.6 Jalen Green 5.4

Assists Per Game Melvin Ely 0.1 Jalen Green 2.9

Steals Per Game Melvin Ely 0.0 Jalen Green 0.6

Blocks Per Game Melvin Ely 0.0 Jalen Green 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Melvin Ely 15 Jalen Green 93

Total Rebounds Melvin Ely 11 Jalen Green 38

Total Assists Melvin Ely 1 Jalen Green 20

Total Steals Melvin Ely 0 Jalen Green 4

Total Blocks Melvin Ely 0 Jalen Green 2

Total Games Melvin Ely 7 Jalen Green 7

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Melvin Ely .267 Jalen Green .372

3-Point Percentage Melvin Ely - Jalen Green .295

Free Throw Percentage Melvin Ely .700 Jalen Green .667

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Melvin Ely 2.1 (2008) Jalen Green 13.3 (2025)

Rebounds Per Game Melvin Ely 1.6 (2008) Jalen Green 5.4 (2025)

Assists Per Game Melvin Ely 0.1 (2008) Jalen Green 2.9 (2025)

Steals Per Game Melvin Ely 0.0 (2008) Jalen Green 0.6 (2025)

Blocks Per Game Melvin Ely 0.0 (2008) Jalen Green 0.3 (2025)