Melvin Ely vs. Josh Giddey Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Josh Giddey 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.

Josh Giddey

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Melvin Ely: 2002-03 to 2013-14
Josh Giddey: 2021-22 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Melvin Ely 1 Josh Giddey 0

NBA Seasons Melvin Ely 9 Josh Giddey 3

Playoffs Played Melvin Ely 1 Josh Giddey 1

All-Star Games Melvin Ely 0 Josh Giddey 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Melvin Ely 5.3 Josh Giddey 13.9

Rebounds Per Game Melvin Ely 3.2 Josh Giddey 7.3

Assists Per Game Melvin Ely 0.7 Josh Giddey 5.7

Steals Per Game Melvin Ely 0.3 Josh Giddey 0.8

Blocks Per Game Melvin Ely 0.6 Josh Giddey 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Melvin Ely 1,992 Josh Giddey 2,920

Total Rebounds Melvin Ely 1,215 Josh Giddey 1,534

Total Assists Melvin Ely 261 Josh Giddey 1,200

Total Steals Melvin Ely 99 Josh Giddey 160

Total Blocks Melvin Ely 209 Josh Giddey 95

Total Games Melvin Ely 375 Josh Giddey 210

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Melvin Ely .460 Josh Giddey .464

3-Point Percentage Melvin Ely .000 Josh Giddey .310

Free Throw Percentage Melvin Ely .625 Josh Giddey .753

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Melvin Ely 9.8 (2006) Josh Giddey 16.6 (2023)

Rebounds Per Game Melvin Ely 4.9 (2006) Josh Giddey 7.9 (2023)

Assists Per Game Melvin Ely 1.3 (2006) Josh Giddey 6.4 (2022)

Steals Per Game Melvin Ely 0.5 (2006) Josh Giddey 0.9 (2022)

Blocks Per Game Melvin Ely 0.9 (2005) Josh Giddey 0.6 (2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Melvin Ely 2.1 Josh Giddey 12.5

Rebounds Per Game Melvin Ely 1.6 Josh Giddey 5.0

Assists Per Game Melvin Ely 0.1 Josh Giddey 3.3

Steals Per Game Melvin Ely 0.0 Josh Giddey 0.3

Blocks Per Game Melvin Ely 0.0 Josh Giddey 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Melvin Ely 15 Josh Giddey 50

Total Rebounds Melvin Ely 11 Josh Giddey 20

Total Assists Melvin Ely 1 Josh Giddey 13

Total Steals Melvin Ely 0 Josh Giddey 1

Total Blocks Melvin Ely 0 Josh Giddey 2

Total Games Melvin Ely 7 Josh Giddey 4

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Melvin Ely .267 Josh Giddey .474

3-Point Percentage Melvin Ely - Josh Giddey .500

Free Throw Percentage Melvin Ely .700 Josh Giddey .833

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Melvin Ely 2.1 (2008) Josh Giddey 12.5 (2024)

Rebounds Per Game Melvin Ely 1.6 (2008) Josh Giddey 5.0 (2024)

Assists Per Game Melvin Ely 0.1 (2008) Josh Giddey 3.3 (2024)

Steals Per Game Melvin Ely 0.0 (2008) Josh Giddey 0.3 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Melvin Ely 0.0 (2008) Josh Giddey 0.5 (2024)