Richard Hamilton vs. Melvin Sanders Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Melvin Sanders and Richard Hamilton 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
Richard Hamilton: 1999-00 to 2012-13
Melvin Sanders: 2005-06 to 2005-06

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Richard Hamilton 1 Melvin Sanders 0

NBA Seasons Richard Hamilton 14 Melvin Sanders 1

Playoffs Played Richard Hamilton 9 Melvin Sanders 0

All-Star Games Richard Hamilton 3 Melvin Sanders 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Richard Hamilton 17.1 Melvin Sanders 2.6

Rebounds Per Game Richard Hamilton 3.1 Melvin Sanders 1.4

Assists Per Game Richard Hamilton 3.4 Melvin Sanders 0.2

Steals Per Game Richard Hamilton 0.8 Melvin Sanders 0.3

Blocks Per Game Richard Hamilton 0.1 Melvin Sanders 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Richard Hamilton 15,708 Melvin Sanders 41

Total Rebounds Richard Hamilton 2,852 Melvin Sanders 23

Total Assists Richard Hamilton 3,125 Melvin Sanders 3

Total Steals Richard Hamilton 714 Melvin Sanders 5

Total Blocks Richard Hamilton 131 Melvin Sanders 0

Total Games Richard Hamilton 921 Melvin Sanders 16

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Richard Hamilton .449 Melvin Sanders .485

3-Point Percentage Richard Hamilton .346 Melvin Sanders .667

Free Throw Percentage Richard Hamilton .852 Melvin Sanders .700

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Richard Hamilton 20.1 (2006) Melvin Sanders 2.6 (2006)

Rebounds Per Game Richard Hamilton 3.9 (2005) Melvin Sanders 1.4 (2006)

Assists Per Game Richard Hamilton 4.9 (2005) Melvin Sanders 0.2 (2006)

Steals Per Game Richard Hamilton 1.3 (2004) Melvin Sanders 0.3 (2006)

Blocks Per Game Richard Hamilton 0.2 (2002) Melvin Sanders 0.0 (2006)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Richard Hamilton 19.8 Melvin Sanders -

Rebounds Per Game Richard Hamilton 3.9 Melvin Sanders -

Assists Per Game Richard Hamilton 3.6 Melvin Sanders -

Steals Per Game Richard Hamilton 0.9 Melvin Sanders -

Blocks Per Game Richard Hamilton 0.2 Melvin Sanders -

Totals Stats

Total Points Richard Hamilton 2,571 Melvin Sanders -

Total Rebounds Richard Hamilton 506 Melvin Sanders -

Total Assists Richard Hamilton 467 Melvin Sanders -

Total Steals Richard Hamilton 122 Melvin Sanders -

Total Blocks Richard Hamilton 24 Melvin Sanders -

Total Games Richard Hamilton 130 Melvin Sanders 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Richard Hamilton .439 Melvin Sanders -

3-Point Percentage Richard Hamilton .340 Melvin Sanders -

Free Throw Percentage Richard Hamilton .860 Melvin Sanders -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Richard Hamilton 22.5 (2003) Melvin Sanders -

Rebounds Per Game Richard Hamilton 4.6 (2004) Melvin Sanders -

Assists Per Game Richard Hamilton 5.0 (2009) Melvin Sanders -

Steals Per Game Richard Hamilton 1.4 (2008) Melvin Sanders -

Blocks Per Game Richard Hamilton 0.5 (2008) Melvin Sanders -