Melvin Ely vs. T.J. McConnell Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars T.J. McConnell 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
T.J. McConnell: 2015-16 to 2025-26

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Melvin Ely 1 T.J. McConnell 0

NBA Seasons Melvin Ely 9 T.J. McConnell 11

Playoffs Played Melvin Ely 1 T.J. McConnell 5

All-Star Games Melvin Ely 0 T.J. McConnell 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Melvin Ely 5.3 T.J. McConnell 7.7

Rebounds Per Game Melvin Ely 3.2 T.J. McConnell 2.9

Assists Per Game Melvin Ely 0.7 T.J. McConnell 5.0

Steals Per Game Melvin Ely 0.3 T.J. McConnell 1.2

Blocks Per Game Melvin Ely 0.6 T.J. McConnell 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Melvin Ely 1,992 T.J. McConnell 5,551

Total Rebounds Melvin Ely 1,215 T.J. McConnell 2,099

Total Assists Melvin Ely 261 T.J. McConnell 3,616

Total Steals Melvin Ely 99 T.J. McConnell 868

Total Blocks Melvin Ely 209 T.J. McConnell 137

Total Games Melvin Ely 375 T.J. McConnell 723

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Melvin Ely .460 T.J. McConnell .516

3-Point Percentage Melvin Ely .000 T.J. McConnell .345

Free Throw Percentage Melvin Ely .625 T.J. McConnell .778

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Melvin Ely 9.8 (2006) T.J. McConnell 10.2 (2024)

Rebounds Per Game Melvin Ely 4.9 (2006) T.J. McConnell 3.7 (2021)

Assists Per Game Melvin Ely 1.3 (2006) T.J. McConnell 6.6 (2021)

Steals Per Game Melvin Ely 0.5 (2006) T.J. McConnell 1.9 (2021)

Blocks Per Game Melvin Ely 0.9 (2005) T.J. McConnell 0.4 (2022)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Melvin Ely 2.1 T.J. McConnell 8.1

Rebounds Per Game Melvin Ely 1.6 T.J. McConnell 2.7

Assists Per Game Melvin Ely 0.1 T.J. McConnell 3.5

Steals Per Game Melvin Ely 0.0 T.J. McConnell 0.7

Blocks Per Game Melvin Ely 0.0 T.J. McConnell 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Melvin Ely 15 T.J. McConnell 504

Total Rebounds Melvin Ely 11 T.J. McConnell 165

Total Assists Melvin Ely 1 T.J. McConnell 220

Total Steals Melvin Ely 0 T.J. McConnell 43

Total Blocks Melvin Ely 0 T.J. McConnell 5

Total Games Melvin Ely 7 T.J. McConnell 62

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Melvin Ely .267 T.J. McConnell .520

3-Point Percentage Melvin Ely - T.J. McConnell .354

Free Throw Percentage Melvin Ely .700 T.J. McConnell .796

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Melvin Ely 2.1 (2008) T.J. McConnell 11.8 (2024)

Rebounds Per Game Melvin Ely 1.6 (2008) T.J. McConnell 3.3 (2025)

Assists Per Game Melvin Ely 0.1 (2008) T.J. McConnell 5.1 (2024)

Steals Per Game Melvin Ely 0.0 (2008) T.J. McConnell 0.9 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Melvin Ely 0.0 (2008) T.J. McConnell 0.1 (2024)