Michael Porter Jr. vs. Melvin Sanders Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Melvin Sanders and Michael Porter Jr. 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
Michael Porter Jr.: 2019-20 to 2024-25
Melvin Sanders: 2005-06 to 2005-06

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Michael Porter Jr. 1 Melvin Sanders 0

NBA Seasons Michael Porter Jr. 6 Melvin Sanders 1

Playoffs Played Michael Porter Jr. 5 Melvin Sanders 0

All-Star Games Michael Porter Jr. 0 Melvin Sanders 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Porter Jr. 16.2 Melvin Sanders 2.6

Rebounds Per Game Michael Porter Jr. 6.4 Melvin Sanders 1.4

Assists Per Game Michael Porter Jr. 1.4 Melvin Sanders 0.2

Steals Per Game Michael Porter Jr. 0.6 Melvin Sanders 0.3

Blocks Per Game Michael Porter Jr. 0.6 Melvin Sanders 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Porter Jr. 5,597 Melvin Sanders 41

Total Rebounds Michael Porter Jr. 2,209 Melvin Sanders 23

Total Assists Michael Porter Jr. 485 Melvin Sanders 3

Total Steals Michael Porter Jr. 206 Melvin Sanders 5

Total Blocks Michael Porter Jr. 201 Melvin Sanders 0

Total Games Michael Porter Jr. 345 Melvin Sanders 16

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Porter Jr. .500 Melvin Sanders .485

3-Point Percentage Michael Porter Jr. .406 Melvin Sanders .667

Free Throw Percentage Michael Porter Jr. .795 Melvin Sanders .700

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Porter Jr. 19.0 (2021) Melvin Sanders 2.6 (2006)

Rebounds Per Game Michael Porter Jr. 7.3 (2021) Melvin Sanders 1.4 (2006)

Assists Per Game Michael Porter Jr. 2.1 (2025) Melvin Sanders 0.2 (2006)

Steals Per Game Michael Porter Jr. 1.1 (2022) Melvin Sanders 0.3 (2006)

Blocks Per Game Michael Porter Jr. 0.9 (2021) Melvin Sanders 0.0 (2006)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Michael Porter Jr. 13.0 Melvin Sanders -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Porter Jr. 6.8 Melvin Sanders -

Assists Per Game Michael Porter Jr. 1.1 Melvin Sanders -

Steals Per Game Michael Porter Jr. 0.7 Melvin Sanders -

Blocks Per Game Michael Porter Jr. 0.5 Melvin Sanders -

Totals Stats

Total Points Michael Porter Jr. 974 Melvin Sanders -

Total Rebounds Michael Porter Jr. 510 Melvin Sanders -

Total Assists Michael Porter Jr. 82 Melvin Sanders -

Total Steals Michael Porter Jr. 54 Melvin Sanders -

Total Blocks Michael Porter Jr. 36 Melvin Sanders -

Total Games Michael Porter Jr. 75 Melvin Sanders 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Michael Porter Jr. .446 Melvin Sanders -

3-Point Percentage Michael Porter Jr. .374 Melvin Sanders -

Free Throw Percentage Michael Porter Jr. .768 Melvin Sanders -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Michael Porter Jr. 17.4 (2021) Melvin Sanders -

Rebounds Per Game Michael Porter Jr. 8.1 (2023) Melvin Sanders -

Assists Per Game Michael Porter Jr. 1.6 (2023) Melvin Sanders -

Steals Per Game Michael Porter Jr. 1.1 (2021) Melvin Sanders -

Blocks Per Game Michael Porter Jr. 0.8 (2024) Melvin Sanders -