Mel Thurston G
Full Name: John Thurston
Current Team: N/A
Born: Jan 16, 1919 (Passed away Oct 8, 1997, aged 78)
Birthplace/Hometown: Lockport, New York
Nationality: United States
Height: 6-0 (183cm) Weight: 175 (79kg)
Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
Draft Entry: 1947 NBA Draft
Drafted: Undrafted
Pre-Draft Team: Canisius (Sr)
High School: Lockport High School [Lockport, New York]
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NBA
1 Years Of Service
NBA Regular Season Stats - Per Game
| Season | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947-48 | PRO | 14 | - | 0.0 | 5.57 | 2.29 | 8.07 | .283 | - | - | - | 1.00 | 2.00 | .500 | - | - | 0.00 | 0.29 | - | - | - | 3.00 |
| CAREER | 14 | - | 10.6 | 5.57 | 2.29 | 8.07 | .283 | - | - | - | 1.00 | 2.00 | .500 | - | - | 0.00 | 0.29 | - | - | - | 3.00 |
NBA Regular Season Stats - Totals
| Season | Team | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947-48 | PRO | 14 | - | 0 | 78 | 32 | 113 | .283 | - | - | - | 14 | 28 | .500 | - | - | 0 | 4 | - | - | - | 42 |
| CAREER | 14 | - | 0 | 78 | 32 | 113 | .283 | - | - | - | 14 | 28 | .500 | - | - | 0 | 4 | - | - | - | 42 |
NBA Regular Season Stats - Misc Stats
| Season | Team | GP | GS | Dbl Dbl | Tpl Dbl | 40 Pts | 20 Reb | 20 Ast | Techs | HOB | Ast/TO | Stl/TO | FT/FGA | W's | L's | Win % | OWS | DWS | WS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947-48 | PRO | 14 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .028 | - | - | 0.25 | 1 | 13 | .071 | - | - | - |
| CAREER | 14 | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .028 | - | - | 0.25 | 1 | 13 | .071 | - | - | - |
NBA Regular Season Stats - Advanced Stats
| Season | Team | GP | GS | TS% | eFG% | ORB% | DRB% | TRB% | AST% | TOV% | STL% | BLK% | USG% | Total S % | PPR | PPS | ORtg | DRtg | PER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947-48 | PRO | 14 | - | .311 | .283 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 78.32 | - | 0.69 | - | - | - |
| CAREER | 14 | - | .311 | .283 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 78.32 | - | 0.69 | - | - | - |
NBA Transactions
| Jul 1, 1947 - Mel Thurston went undrafted in the 1947 NBA Draft making him an Unrestricted FA. |
| Feb 1, 1948 - Mel Thurston signed a contract with the Providence Steamrollers. |
| Jul 1, 1948 - Mel Thurston, previously with the Providence Steamrollers, became a free agent. |
| Aug 4, 1949 - The Providence Steamrollers renounced their free-agent exception rights to Mel Thurston. |
| Oct 8, 1997 - Mel Thurston passed away. He was 78 years old at the time of his death. |
NCAA
College: Canisius (1943)
NCAA Season Stats - Per Game
| Season | School | Class | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OFF | DEF | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | PF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939-40 | DNP | Fr | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940-41 | Canisius | So | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941-42 | Canisius | Jr | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1942-43 | Canisius | Sr | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the age of Mel Thurston?
Mel Thurston is 105 years old.
What is the height of Mel Thurston?
Mel Thurston is 6-0 (183cm) tall.
What is the weight of Mel Thurston?
Mel Thurston is 175 lbs (79kg).
What is the birthday of Mel Thurston?
Mel Thurston was born on Jan 16, 1919.
What position does Mel Thurston play?
Mel Thurston plays the G position.
What was the pre-draft team of Mel Thurston?
Mel Thurston was drafted out of Canisius.
What high school did Mel Thurston attend?
Mel Thurston attended Lockport High School in Lockport, New York.
What nationality is Mel Thurston?
Mel Thurston has a United States nationality.
Where was Mel Thurston born?
Mel Thurston was born in Lockport, New York.
How many NBA seasons has Mel Thurston played?
Mel Thurston played 1 season in the NBA.
What are the career averages of Mel Thurston?
Mel Thurston had career averages 5.6 points in 14 games.
What are the career totals of Mel Thurston?
Mel Thurston had career totals of 78 points, 0 rebounds, 4 assists, 0 blocks, 0 steals in 14 games.
How many teams has Mel Thurston been on?
Mel Thurston played their entire career for the .
When was Mel Thurston drafted?
Mel Thurston was undrafted in 1943.
What is Mel Thurston's career high in points?
Mel Thurston averaged a career high 5.6 points per game in 1947-1948.
What is Mel Thurston's career high in rebounds?
Mel Thurston averaged a career high 0.0 rebounds per game in 1947-1948.
What is Mel Thurston's career high in assists?
Mel Thurston averaged a career high 0.3 assists per game in 1947-1948.
What is the career PER of Mel Thurston's?
Mel Thurston had a career PER of 0.0.