Anthony Davis vs. Elvin Hayes Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Elvin Hayes and Anthony Davis 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
Anthony Davis:
2012-13 to 2023-24
Elvin Hayes:
1968-69 to 1983-84

NBA Championships and Seasons

Anthony Davis1
Elvin Hayes1
Anthony Davis12
Elvin Hayes16
Anthony Davis5
Elvin Hayes10
Anthony Davis1 *
Elvin Hayes0
*
Anthony Davis9
Elvin Hayes12

Honors and Awards

Anthony Davis4
Elvin Hayes3
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Anthony Davis4
Elvin Hayes6
Anthony Davis2
Elvin Hayes0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Anthony Davis4
Elvin Hayes2
Anthony Davis0
Elvin Hayes1
Anthony Davis0
Elvin Hayes2
Anthony Davis3
Elvin Hayes0
*
Anthony Davis1 *
Elvin Hayes0
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.
Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Anthony Davis 24.1
Elvin Hayes 21.0

Anthony Davis 10.6
Elvin Hayes 12.5

Anthony Davis 2.5
Elvin Hayes 1.8

Anthony Davis 1.3
Elvin Hayes 1.0

*
Anthony Davis 2.3
Elvin Hayes 2.0

*

Totals Stats

Anthony Davis 17,521
Elvin Hayes 27,313

Anthony Davis 7,725
Elvin Hayes 16,279

Anthony Davis 1,808
Elvin Hayes 2,398

Anthony Davis 964
Elvin Hayes 864

*
Anthony Davis 1,691
Elvin Hayes 1,771

*
Anthony Davis 728
Elvin Hayes 1,303

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Davis .522
Elvin Hayes .452

3-Point Percentage
Anthony Davis .299
Elvin Hayes .147

*
Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Davis .795
Elvin Hayes .670

Best Season (no game minimum)

Anthony Davis 28.1
(2018)
Elvin Hayes 28.7
(1971)

Anthony Davis 12.6
(2024)
Elvin Hayes 18.1
(1974)

Anthony Davis 3.9
(2019)
Elvin Hayes 3.3
(1972)

Anthony Davis 1.6
(2019)
Elvin Hayes 1.9
(1975)

*
Anthony Davis 2.9
(2015)
Elvin Hayes 3.0
(1974)

*

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Anthony Davis 25.9
Elvin Hayes 22.9

Anthony Davis 11.4
Elvin Hayes 13.0

Anthony Davis 2.7
Elvin Hayes 1.9

Anthony Davis 1.3
Elvin Hayes 1.1

*
Anthony Davis 2.2
Elvin Hayes 2.6

*

Totals Stats

Anthony Davis 1,427
Elvin Hayes 2,194

Anthony Davis 627
Elvin Hayes 1,244

Anthony Davis 150
Elvin Hayes 185

Anthony Davis 74
Elvin Hayes 97

*
Anthony Davis 121
Elvin Hayes 222

*
Anthony Davis 55
Elvin Hayes 96

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Davis .533
Elvin Hayes .464

3-Point Percentage
Anthony Davis .327
Elvin Hayes -

*
Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Davis .841
Elvin Hayes .652

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Anthony Davis 31.5
(2015)
Elvin Hayes 25.9
(1974)

Anthony Davis 14.1
(2023)
Elvin Hayes 15.9
(1974)

Anthony Davis 3.5
(2020)
Elvin Hayes 3.0
(1980)

Anthony Davis 2.0
(2018)
Elvin Hayes 1.5
(1975)

*
Anthony Davis 3.1
(2023)
Elvin Hayes 4.0
(1976)

*
Notes: * Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.
Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.