Elgin Baylor vs. Larry Bird Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Larry Bird and Elgin Baylor 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
Elgin Baylor:
1958-59 to 1971-72
Larry Bird:
1979-80 to 1991-92

NBA Championships and Seasons

Elgin Baylor0
Larry Bird3
Elgin Baylor14
Larry Bird13
Elgin Baylor12
Larry Bird12
Elgin Baylor11
Larry Bird12

Honors and Awards

Elgin Baylor0
Larry Bird3
Elgin Baylor0 *
Larry Bird2
Elgin Baylor10
Larry Bird9
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Elgin Baylor10
Larry Bird10
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Elgin Baylor0
Larry Bird3
Elgin Baylor1
Larry Bird1
* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Elgin Baylor 27.4
Larry Bird 24.3

Elgin Baylor 13.5
Larry Bird 10.0

Elgin Baylor 4.3
Larry Bird 6.3

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Larry Bird 1.7

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Larry Bird 0.8

Totals Stats

Elgin Baylor 23,149
Larry Bird 21,791

Elgin Baylor 11,463
Larry Bird 8,974

Elgin Baylor 3,650
Larry Bird 5,695

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Larry Bird 1,556

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Larry Bird 755

Elgin Baylor 846
Larry Bird 897

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elgin Baylor .431
Larry Bird .496

3-Point Percentage
Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Larry Bird .376

Free Throw Percentage
Elgin Baylor .780
Larry Bird .886

Best Season (no game minimum)

Elgin Baylor 38.3
(1962)
Larry Bird 29.9
(1988)

Elgin Baylor 19.8
(1961)
Larry Bird 11.0
(1983)

Elgin Baylor 5.4
(1970)
Larry Bird 7.6
(1987)

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Larry Bird 2.0
(1986)

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Larry Bird 1.2
(1985)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Elgin Baylor 27.0
Larry Bird 23.8

Elgin Baylor 12.9
Larry Bird 10.3

Elgin Baylor 4.0
Larry Bird 6.5

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Larry Bird 1.8

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Larry Bird 0.9

Totals Stats

Elgin Baylor 3,623
Larry Bird 3,897

Elgin Baylor 1,724
Larry Bird 1,683

Elgin Baylor 541
Larry Bird 1,062

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Larry Bird 296

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Larry Bird 145

Elgin Baylor 134
Larry Bird 164

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elgin Baylor .439
Larry Bird .472

3-Point Percentage
Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Larry Bird .321

Free Throw Percentage
Elgin Baylor .769
Larry Bird .890

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Elgin Baylor 38.6
(1962)
Larry Bird 27.5
(1984)

Elgin Baylor 17.7
(1962)
Larry Bird 14.0
(1981)

Elgin Baylor 5.6
(1964)
Larry Bird 8.8
(1990)

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Larry Bird 2.3
(1984)

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Larry Bird 1.4
(1982)

Notes: ** Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74, this player has no data for the stat.
Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.