Richard Jefferson vs. Gary Melchionni Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Gary Melchionni and Richard Jefferson 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

Richard Jefferson

vs.

Gary Melchionni

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Richard Jefferson: 2001-02 to 2017-18
Gary Melchionni: 1973-74 to 1974-75

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Richard Jefferson 1 Gary Melchionni 0

NBA Seasons Richard Jefferson 17 Gary Melchionni 2

Playoffs Played Richard Jefferson 12 Gary Melchionni 0

All-Star Games Richard Jefferson 0 Gary Melchionni 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 12.6 Gary Melchionni 7.8

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.0 Gary Melchionni 2.4

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 2.0 Gary Melchionni 2.2

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.7 Gary Melchionni 0.6

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.3 Gary Melchionni 0.2

Totals Stats

Total Points Richard Jefferson 14,904 Gary Melchionni 1,074

Total Rebounds Richard Jefferson 4,720 Gary Melchionni 329

Total Assists Richard Jefferson 2,412 Gary Melchionni 298

Total Steals Richard Jefferson 787 Gary Melchionni 89

Total Blocks Richard Jefferson 347 Gary Melchionni 21

Total Games Richard Jefferson 1,181 Gary Melchionni 137

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Richard Jefferson .464 Gary Melchionni .444

3-Point Percentage Richard Jefferson .376 Gary Melchionni - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Richard Jefferson .768 Gary Melchionni .831

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 22.6 (2008) Gary Melchionni 8.5 (1975)

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 7.3 (2005) Gary Melchionni 2.8 (1975)

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.0 (2005) Gary Melchionni 2.3 (1975)

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 1.1 (2004) Gary Melchionni 0.7 (1975)

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.6 (2002) Gary Melchionni 0.2 (1975)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 10.8 Gary Melchionni -

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.3 Gary Melchionni -

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 1.7 Gary Melchionni -

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.6 Gary Melchionni -

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.3 Gary Melchionni -

Totals Stats

Total Points Richard Jefferson 1,511 Gary Melchionni -

Total Rebounds Richard Jefferson 608 Gary Melchionni -

Total Assists Richard Jefferson 241 Gary Melchionni -

Total Steals Richard Jefferson 87 Gary Melchionni -

Total Blocks Richard Jefferson 44 Gary Melchionni -

Total Games Richard Jefferson 140 Gary Melchionni 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Richard Jefferson .473 Gary Melchionni -

3-Point Percentage Richard Jefferson .325 Gary Melchionni - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Richard Jefferson .731 Gary Melchionni -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 22.2 (2006) Gary Melchionni -

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 6.4 (2003) Gary Melchionni -

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.1 (2006) Gary Melchionni -

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 1.3 (2004) Gary Melchionni -

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.7 (2004) Gary Melchionni -

Notes: ** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.