Bayard Forrest vs. Chet Holmgren Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Chet Holmgren and Bayard Forrest 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

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2025-26
Bayard Forrest: 1977-78 to 1978-79
Chet Holmgren: 2023-24 to 2025-26

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Bayard Forrest 0 Chet Holmgren 1

NBA Seasons Bayard Forrest 2 Chet Holmgren 3

Playoffs Played Bayard Forrest 2 Chet Holmgren 2

All-Star Games Bayard Forrest 0 Chet Holmgren 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Bayard Forrest 4.1 Chet Holmgren 16.6

Rebounds Per Game Bayard Forrest 4.1 Chet Holmgren 7.9

Assists Per Game Bayard Forrest 2.1 Chet Holmgren 2.2

Steals Per Game Bayard Forrest 0.4 Chet Holmgren 0.7

Blocks Per Game Bayard Forrest 0.5 Chet Holmgren 2.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Bayard Forrest 569 Chet Holmgren 2,284

Total Rebounds Bayard Forrest 565 Chet Holmgren 1,093

Total Assists Bayard Forrest 296 Chet Holmgren 301

Total Steals Bayard Forrest 52 Chet Holmgren 90

Total Blocks Bayard Forrest 71 Chet Holmgren 296

Total Games Bayard Forrest 139 Chet Holmgren 138

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Bayard Forrest .449 Chet Holmgren .529

3-Point Percentage Bayard Forrest - n/a ** Chet Holmgren .376

Free Throw Percentage Bayard Forrest .509 Chet Holmgren .785

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Bayard Forrest 4.2 (1978) Chet Holmgren 18.7 (2026)

Rebounds Per Game Bayard Forrest 4.2 (1979) Chet Holmgren 8.0 (2025)

Assists Per Game Bayard Forrest 2.2 (1979) Chet Holmgren 2.4 (2024)

Steals Per Game Bayard Forrest 0.4 (1979) Chet Holmgren 0.7 (2025)

Blocks Per Game Bayard Forrest 0.5 (1978) Chet Holmgren 2.3 (2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Bayard Forrest 1.6 Chet Holmgren 15.3

Rebounds Per Game Bayard Forrest 1.9 Chet Holmgren 8.2

Assists Per Game Bayard Forrest 0.7 Chet Holmgren 1.3

Steals Per Game Bayard Forrest 0.3 Chet Holmgren 0.7

Blocks Per Game Bayard Forrest 0.1 Chet Holmgren 2.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Bayard Forrest 24 Chet Holmgren 505

Total Rebounds Bayard Forrest 29 Chet Holmgren 271

Total Assists Bayard Forrest 11 Chet Holmgren 43

Total Steals Bayard Forrest 4 Chet Holmgren 24

Total Blocks Bayard Forrest 2 Chet Holmgren 68

Total Games Bayard Forrest 15 Chet Holmgren 33

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Bayard Forrest .579 Chet Holmgren .473

3-Point Percentage Bayard Forrest - n/a ** Chet Holmgren .284

Free Throw Percentage Bayard Forrest .200 Chet Holmgren .777

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Bayard Forrest 2.0 (1978) Chet Holmgren 15.6 (2024)

Rebounds Per Game Bayard Forrest 2.1 (1979) Chet Holmgren 8.7 (2025)

Assists Per Game Bayard Forrest 0.8 (1979) Chet Holmgren 2.1 (2024)

Steals Per Game Bayard Forrest 0.3 (1979) Chet Holmgren 0.7 (2025)

Blocks Per Game Bayard Forrest 0.1 (1979) Chet Holmgren 2.5 (2024)

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