Mel Davis vs. Josh Giddey Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Josh Giddey and Mel Davis 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

Mel Davis

vs.

Josh Giddey

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Mel Davis: 1973-74 to 1976-77
Josh Giddey: 2021-22 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Mel Davis 0 Josh Giddey 0

NBA Seasons Mel Davis 4 Josh Giddey 3

Playoffs Played Mel Davis 2 Josh Giddey 1

All-Star Games Mel Davis 0 Josh Giddey 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Mel Davis 5.3 Josh Giddey 13.9

Rebounds Per Game Mel Davis 4.3 Josh Giddey 7.3

Assists Per Game Mel Davis 0.9 Josh Giddey 5.7

Steals Per Game Mel Davis 0.3 Josh Giddey 0.8

Blocks Per Game Mel Davis 0.1 Josh Giddey 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Mel Davis 1,008 Josh Giddey 2,920

Total Rebounds Mel Davis 816 Josh Giddey 1,534

Total Assists Mel Davis 164 Josh Giddey 1,200

Total Steals Mel Davis 66 Josh Giddey 160

Total Blocks Mel Davis 22 Josh Giddey 95

Total Games Mel Davis 190 Josh Giddey 210

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Mel Davis .376 Josh Giddey .464

3-Point Percentage Mel Davis - n/a ** Josh Giddey .310

Free Throw Percentage Mel Davis .709 Josh Giddey .753

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Mel Davis 7.1 (1977) Josh Giddey 16.6 (2023)

Rebounds Per Game Mel Davis 5.2 (1977) Josh Giddey 7.9 (2023)

Assists Per Game Mel Davis 1.3 (1977) Josh Giddey 6.4 (2022)

Steals Per Game Mel Davis 0.6 (1977) Josh Giddey 0.9 (2022)

Blocks Per Game Mel Davis 0.1 (1974) Josh Giddey 0.6 (2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Mel Davis 3.4 Josh Giddey 12.0

Rebounds Per Game Mel Davis 1.3 Josh Giddey 5.7

Assists Per Game Mel Davis 0.3 Josh Giddey 4.0

Steals Per Game Mel Davis 0.0 Josh Giddey 0.3

Blocks Per Game Mel Davis 0.0 Josh Giddey 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Mel Davis 24 Josh Giddey 36

Total Rebounds Mel Davis 9 Josh Giddey 17

Total Assists Mel Davis 2 Josh Giddey 12

Total Steals Mel Davis 0 Josh Giddey 1

Total Blocks Mel Davis 0 Josh Giddey 1

Total Games Mel Davis 7 Josh Giddey 3

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Mel Davis .458 Josh Giddey .464

3-Point Percentage Mel Davis - n/a ** Josh Giddey .417

Free Throw Percentage Mel Davis 1.000 Josh Giddey .833

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Mel Davis 4.0 (1975) Josh Giddey 12.0 (2024)

Rebounds Per Game Mel Davis 1.3 (1975) Josh Giddey 5.7 (2024)

Assists Per Game Mel Davis 0.7 (1975) Josh Giddey 4.0 (2024)

Steals Per Game Mel Davis 0.0 (1975) Josh Giddey 0.3 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Mel Davis 0.0 (1975) Josh Giddey 0.3 (2024)

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