Bayard Forrest vs. Zion Williamson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Zion Williamson 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
Zion Williamson: 2019-20 to 2025-26

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Bayard Forrest 0 Zion Williamson 0

NBA Seasons Bayard Forrest 2 Zion Williamson 6

Playoffs Played Bayard Forrest 2 Zion Williamson 0

All-Star Games Bayard Forrest 0 Zion Williamson 2

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Bayard Forrest 4.1 Zion Williamson 24.5

Rebounds Per Game Bayard Forrest 4.1 Zion Williamson 6.6

Assists Per Game Bayard Forrest 2.1 Zion Williamson 4.3

Steals Per Game Bayard Forrest 0.4 Zion Williamson 1.0

Blocks Per Game Bayard Forrest 0.5 Zion Williamson 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Bayard Forrest 569 Zion Williamson 5,580

Total Rebounds Bayard Forrest 565 Zion Williamson 1,496

Total Assists Bayard Forrest 296 Zion Williamson 972

Total Steals Bayard Forrest 52 Zion Williamson 236

Total Blocks Bayard Forrest 71 Zion Williamson 144

Total Games Bayard Forrest 139 Zion Williamson 228

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Bayard Forrest .449 Zion Williamson .585

3-Point Percentage Bayard Forrest - n/a ** Zion Williamson .317

Free Throw Percentage Bayard Forrest .509 Zion Williamson .693

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Bayard Forrest 4.2 (1978) Zion Williamson 27.0 (2021)

Rebounds Per Game Bayard Forrest 4.2 (1979) Zion Williamson 7.2 (2021)

Assists Per Game Bayard Forrest 2.2 (1979) Zion Williamson 5.3 (2025)

Steals Per Game Bayard Forrest 0.4 (1979) Zion Williamson 1.2 (2025)

Blocks Per Game Bayard Forrest 0.5 (1978) Zion Williamson 0.9 (2025)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Bayard Forrest 1.6 Zion Williamson -

Rebounds Per Game Bayard Forrest 1.9 Zion Williamson -

Assists Per Game Bayard Forrest 0.7 Zion Williamson -

Steals Per Game Bayard Forrest 0.3 Zion Williamson -

Blocks Per Game Bayard Forrest 0.1 Zion Williamson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Bayard Forrest 24 Zion Williamson -

Total Rebounds Bayard Forrest 29 Zion Williamson -

Total Assists Bayard Forrest 11 Zion Williamson -

Total Steals Bayard Forrest 4 Zion Williamson -

Total Blocks Bayard Forrest 2 Zion Williamson -

Total Games Bayard Forrest 15 Zion Williamson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Bayard Forrest .579 Zion Williamson -

3-Point Percentage Bayard Forrest - n/a ** Zion Williamson -

Free Throw Percentage Bayard Forrest .200 Zion Williamson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Bayard Forrest 2.0 (1978) Zion Williamson -

Rebounds Per Game Bayard Forrest 2.1 (1979) Zion Williamson -

Assists Per Game Bayard Forrest 0.8 (1979) Zion Williamson -

Steals Per Game Bayard Forrest 0.3 (1979) Zion Williamson -

Blocks Per Game Bayard Forrest 0.1 (1979) Zion Williamson -

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