Mel Bennett F
Height: 6-7 (201cm)
Weight: 200 lbs (91kg)
Born: Jan 4, 1955 (71 years old)
Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Nationality: United States

Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
NBA Draft: 1975 1975 Supplemental Draft, Philadelphia Sixers
Pre-Draft Team: Pittsburgh (Fr)
High School: Peabody High School (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
Mel Bennett Opponents
Opponents Statistics & Data Below
| Player | Team(s) | League(s) | Season(s) | GP | PTS | REB | AST | W's | L's | Win% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truck Robinson | Hawks, Suns, Wizards, Jazz | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 10 | 21.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 4 | 60.0% | Compare |
| Rich Kelley | Suns, Jazz | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 10 | 6.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 4 | 60.0% | Compare |
| Paul Griffin | Spurs, Jazz | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 9 | 6.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 4 | 55.6% | Compare |
| Elvin Hayes | Wizards | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 8 | 22.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 1 | 87.5% | Compare |
| Kevin Grevey | Wizards | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 8 | 11.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 1 | 87.5% | Compare |
| Billy Paultz | Rockets, Spurs | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 8 | 11.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 3 | 62.5% | Compare |
| Tom McMillen | Hawks, Knicks, Braves | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 8 | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 4 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Joe C. Meriweather | Hawks, Kings, Jazz | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 8 | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 5 | 37.5% | Compare |
| Chris Ford | Celtics, Pistons | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 8 | 7.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 5 | 37.5% | Compare |
| Mitch Kupchak | Wizards | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 8 | 7.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 1 | 87.5% | Compare |
| Leon Douglas | Pistons, Kings | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 8 | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 4 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Bob McAdoo | Knicks, Braves | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 7 | 29.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 3 | 57.1% | Compare |
| Artis Gilmore | Bulls | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 7 | 22.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 3 | 57.1% | Compare |
| World B. Free | Warriors, Sixers | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 7 | 21.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 3 | 57.1% | Compare |
| Moses Malone | Rockets | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 7 | 20.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 1 | 85.7% | Compare |
| Calvin Murphy | Rockets | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 7 | 18.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 1 | 85.7% | Compare |
| George Gervin | Spurs | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 7 | 18.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 2 | 71.4% | Compare |
| Phil Chenier | Warriors, Wizards | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 7 | 16.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 1 | 85.7% | Compare |
| Bob Gross | Trail Blazers | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 7 | 12.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 0 | 100.0% | Compare |
| Alex English | Nuggets, Bucks | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 7 | 11.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 2 | 71.4% | Compare |
| Wes Unseld | Wizards | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 7 | 11.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 1 | 85.7% | Compare |
| Nate Williams | Jazz | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 7 | 10.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 4 | 42.9% | Compare |
| Tom Henderson | Hawks, Rockets, Wizards | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 7 | 9.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 4 | 42.9% | Compare |
| Mark Olberding | Spurs | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 7 | 9.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 2 | 71.4% | Compare |
| John Brown | Hawks | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 7 | 9.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 5 | 28.6% | Compare |
| Mike Gale | Trail Blazers, Spurs | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 7 | 8.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 2 | 71.4% | Compare |
| Johnny Davis | Pacers, Trail Blazers | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 7 | 7.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7 | 0 | 100.0% | Compare |
| M.L. Carr | Celtics, Pistons | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 7 | 7.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 4 | 42.9% | Compare |
| Armond Hill | Hawks | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 7 | 7.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 5 | 28.6% | Compare |
| Henry Bibby | Sixers, Clippers | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 7 | 6.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 5 | 28.6% | Compare |
| Pete Maravich | Jazz | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 6 | 30.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 3 | 50.0% | Compare |
| David Thompson | Nuggets | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 6 | 28.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 1 | 83.3% | Compare |
| Dan Issel | Nuggets | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 6 | 24.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 1 | 83.3% | Compare |
| Brian Winters | Bucks | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 6 | 20.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 2 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Bob Dandridge | Bucks, Wizards | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 6 | 19.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 3 | 50.0% | Compare |
| George McGinnis | Pacers, Sixers | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 6 | 18.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 3 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Phil Smith | Warriors, Clippers | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 6 | 17.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 2 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Alvan Adams | Suns | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 6 | 17.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 1 | 83.3% | Compare |
| Larry Wright | Wizards | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 6 | 15.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 1 | 83.3% | Compare |
| Jim McElroy | Jazz | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 6 | 15.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 3 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Larry Kenon | Bulls, Spurs | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 6 | 15.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 2 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Wilbur Holland | Bulls | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 6 | 14.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 3 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Lonnie Shelton | Knicks | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 6 | 14.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 2 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Scott May | Bulls | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 6 | 13.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 3 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Quinn Buckner | Bucks | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 6 | 13.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 2 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Junior Bridgeman | Bucks | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 6 | 12.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 2 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Mike Green | Spurs, SuperSonics | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 6 | 11.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 2 | 66.7% | Compare |
| John Lucas | Warriors, Rockets | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 6 | 11.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6 | 0 | 100.0% | Compare |
| Swen Nater | Bucks, Clippers, Braves | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 6 | 10.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | Compare |
| Kevin Porter | Pistons, Wizards | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 6 | 10.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 2 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Coby Dietrick | Bulls, Spurs | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 6 | 9.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 2 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Jim McMillian | Knicks | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 6 | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 2 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Butch Beard | Knicks | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 6 | 8.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 2 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Aaron James | Jazz | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 6 | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 4 | 33.3% | Compare |
| Dennis Johnson | Suns, SuperSonics | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 6 | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 1 | 83.3% | Compare |
| Joe Bryant | Sixers, Clippers | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 6 | 7.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1 | 5 | 16.7% | Compare |
| Bill Willoughby | Hawks, Rockets, Braves | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 6 | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 3 | 50.0% | Compare |
| Mack Calvin | Nuggets, Lakers, Spurs | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 6 | 2.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 2 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Phil Jackson | Knicks | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 6 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 2 | 66.7% | Compare |
| Bob Lanier | Pistons | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 5 | 25.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | Compare |
| Randy Smith | Braves | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 5 | 24.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | Compare |
| Julius Erving | Sixers | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 5 | 22.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | Compare |
| Maurice Lucas | Trail Blazers | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 5 | 22.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 0 | 100.0% | Compare |
| Jamaal Wilkes | Warriors, Lakers | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 5 | 21.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 1 | 80.0% | Compare |
| Scott Wedman | Kings | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 5 | 20.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 1 | 80.0% | Compare |
| Walt Frazier | Cavaliers, Knicks | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 5 | 19.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 2 | 60.0% | Compare |
| Steve Hawes | Hawks | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 5 | 17.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | Compare |
| John Drew | Hawks | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 5 | 17.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1 | 4 | 20.0% | Compare |
| Robert Parish | Celtics, Warriors | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 5 | 16.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 1 | 80.0% | Compare |
| Lionel Hollins | Trail Blazers | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 5 | 15.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 0 | 100.0% | Compare |
| Dave Meyers | Bucks | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 5 | 15.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 1 | 80.0% | Compare |
| John Mengelt | Bulls | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 5 | 14.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | Compare |
| Mickey Johnson | Bulls | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 5 | 14.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 2 | 60.0% | Compare |
| Earl Monroe | Knicks | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 5 | 14.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 2 | 60.0% | Compare |
| Allan Bristow | Spurs | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 5 | 13.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 2 | 60.0% | Compare |
| Gus Gerard | Nuggets, Pistons, Braves | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 5 | 13.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | Compare |
| Larry Steele | Trail Blazers | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 5 | 13.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 0 | 100.0% | Compare |
| Gail Goodrich | Jazz | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 5 | 12.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | Compare |
| John Shumate | Pistons, Braves | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 5 | 12.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1 | 4 | 20.0% | Compare |
| Jim Chones | Cavaliers, Lakers | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 5 | 12.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 2 | 60.0% | Compare |
| Ralph Simpson | Pistons | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 5 | 12.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | Compare |
| Dave Twardzik | Trail Blazers | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 5 | 11.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 0 | 100.0% | Compare |
| Clifford Ray | Warriors | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 5 | 11.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 0 | 100.0% | Compare |
| Steve Mix | Sixers | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 5 | 11.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | Compare |
| Austin Carr | Cavaliers, Wizards | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 5 | 10.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 1 | 80.0% | Compare |
| Al Eberhard | Pistons | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 5 | 10.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1 | 4 | 20.0% | Compare |
| Jim Cleamons | Cavaliers, Knicks | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 5 | 10.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 1 | 80.0% | Compare |
| Kermit Washington | Lakers, Trail Blazers | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 5 | 10.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 0 | 100.0% | Compare |
| Sonny Parker | Warriors | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 5 | 9.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 0 | 100.0% | Compare |
| Sam Lacey | Kings | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 5 | 9.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 1 | 80.0% | Compare |
| Jim Brewer | Cavaliers, Lakers | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 5 | 8.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 2 | 60.0% | Compare |
| Norm Van Lier | Bulls | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 5 | 7.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | Compare |
| Ollie Johnson | Hawks, Kings | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 5 | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 2 | 60.0% | Compare |
| George Johnson | Warriors, Spurs, Braves | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 5 | 6.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 1 | 80.0% | Compare |
| Louie Dampier | Spurs | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 5 | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 2 | 60.0% | Compare |
| John Gianelli | Bucks, Braves | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 5 | 5.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 2 | 60.0% | Compare |
| Caldwell Jones | Sixers | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1977-78 | 5 | 5.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 3 | 40.0% | Compare |
| James Silas | Spurs | NBA | 3: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 5 | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 0 | 100.0% | Compare |
| Tom Owens | Rockets, Pacers, Trail Blazers | NBA | 4: 1976-77 to 1981-82 | 5 | 4.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 0 | 100.0% | Compare |
| Kevin Restani | Bucks, Spurs | NBA | 2: 1976-77 to 1980-81 | 5 | 4.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4 | 1 | 80.0% | Compare |
* Limited to the top 100 opponents. All stats represent what the opponents of Mel Bennett averaged when they played against him in the selected games.









