Richard Jefferson vs. Melvin Newbern Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Melvin Newbern 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.

Melvin Newbern

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Richard Jefferson: 2001-02 to 2017-18
Melvin Newbern: 1992-93 to 1992-93

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Richard Jefferson 1 Melvin Newbern 0

NBA Seasons Richard Jefferson 17 Melvin Newbern 1

Playoffs Played Richard Jefferson 12 Melvin Newbern 0

All-Star Games Richard Jefferson 0 Melvin Newbern 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 12.6 Melvin Newbern 3.6

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.0 Melvin Newbern 1.1

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 2.0 Melvin Newbern 1.7

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.7 Melvin Newbern 0.7

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.3 Melvin Newbern 0.0

Totals Stats

Total Points Richard Jefferson 14,904 Melvin Newbern 119

Total Rebounds Richard Jefferson 4,720 Melvin Newbern 37

Total Assists Richard Jefferson 2,412 Melvin Newbern 57

Total Steals Richard Jefferson 787 Melvin Newbern 23

Total Blocks Richard Jefferson 347 Melvin Newbern 1

Total Games Richard Jefferson 1,181 Melvin Newbern 33

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Richard Jefferson .464 Melvin Newbern .372

3-Point Percentage Richard Jefferson .376 Melvin Newbern .125

Free Throw Percentage Richard Jefferson .768 Melvin Newbern .567

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 22.6 (2008) Melvin Newbern 3.6 (1993)

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 7.3 (2005) Melvin Newbern 1.1 (1993)

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.0 (2005) Melvin Newbern 1.7 (1993)

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 1.1 (2004) Melvin Newbern 0.7 (1993)

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.6 (2002) Melvin Newbern 0.0 (1993)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 10.8 Melvin Newbern -

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.3 Melvin Newbern -

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 1.7 Melvin Newbern -

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.6 Melvin Newbern -

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.3 Melvin Newbern -

Totals Stats

Total Points Richard Jefferson 1,511 Melvin Newbern -

Total Rebounds Richard Jefferson 608 Melvin Newbern -

Total Assists Richard Jefferson 241 Melvin Newbern -

Total Steals Richard Jefferson 87 Melvin Newbern -

Total Blocks Richard Jefferson 44 Melvin Newbern -

Total Games Richard Jefferson 140 Melvin Newbern 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Richard Jefferson .473 Melvin Newbern -

3-Point Percentage Richard Jefferson .325 Melvin Newbern -

Free Throw Percentage Richard Jefferson .731 Melvin Newbern -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Richard Jefferson 22.2 (2006) Melvin Newbern -

Rebounds Per Game Richard Jefferson 6.4 (2003) Melvin Newbern -

Assists Per Game Richard Jefferson 4.1 (2006) Melvin Newbern -

Steals Per Game Richard Jefferson 1.3 (2004) Melvin Newbern -

Blocks Per Game Richard Jefferson 0.7 (2004) Melvin Newbern -