Mel Daniels vs. Kevin McHale Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Kevin McHale and Mel Daniels that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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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
2023-24
Mel Daniels:
1976-77 to 1976-77
Kevin McHale:
1980-81 to 1992-93

NBA Championships and Seasons

Mel Daniels0
Kevin McHale3
Mel Daniels1
Kevin McHale13
Mel Daniels0
Kevin McHale13
Mel Daniels0
Kevin McHale7

Honors and Awards

Mel Daniels0
Kevin McHale1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Mel Daniels0
Kevin McHale1
Mel Daniels0
Kevin McHale3
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Mel Daniels0
Kevin McHale6

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Mel Daniels 3.5
Kevin McHale 17.9

Mel Daniels 3.1
Kevin McHale 7.3

Mel Daniels 0.5
Kevin McHale 1.7

Mel Daniels 0.3
Kevin McHale 0.4

Mel Daniels 1.0
Kevin McHale 1.7

Totals Stats

Mel Daniels 39
Kevin McHale 17,335

Mel Daniels 34
Kevin McHale 7,122

Mel Daniels 6
Kevin McHale 1,670

Mel Daniels 3
Kevin McHale 344

Mel Daniels 11
Kevin McHale 1,690

Mel Daniels 11
Kevin McHale 971

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Mel Daniels .371
Kevin McHale .554

3-Point Percentage
Mel Daniels -
n/a **
Kevin McHale .261

Free Throw Percentage
Mel Daniels .565
Kevin McHale .798

Best Season (no game minimum)

Mel Daniels 3.5
(1977)
Kevin McHale 26.1
(1987)

Mel Daniels 3.1
(1977)
Kevin McHale 9.9
(1987)

Mel Daniels 0.5
(1977)
Kevin McHale 2.7
(1988)

Mel Daniels 0.3
(1977)
Kevin McHale 0.5
(1987)

Mel Daniels 1.0
(1977)
Kevin McHale 2.3
(1983)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Mel Daniels -
Kevin McHale 18.8

Mel Daniels -
Kevin McHale 7.4

Mel Daniels -
Kevin McHale 1.6

Mel Daniels -
Kevin McHale 0.4

Mel Daniels -
Kevin McHale 1.7

Totals Stats

Mel Daniels -
Kevin McHale 3,182

Mel Daniels -
Kevin McHale 1,253

Mel Daniels -
Kevin McHale 274

Mel Daniels -
Kevin McHale 65

Mel Daniels -
Kevin McHale 281

Mel Daniels 0
Kevin McHale 169

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Mel Daniels -
Kevin McHale .561

3-Point Percentage
Mel Daniels -
n/a **
Kevin McHale .381

Free Throw Percentage
Mel Daniels -
Kevin McHale .788

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Mel Daniels -
Kevin McHale 25.4
(1988)

Mel Daniels -
Kevin McHale 9.9
(1985)

Mel Daniels -
Kevin McHale 3.0
(1989)

Mel Daniels -
Kevin McHale 0.6
(1985)

Mel Daniels -
Kevin McHale 2.4
(1986)

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