Cole Anthony vs. Elvin Hayes Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Elvin Hayes and Cole Anthony 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
Cole Anthony:
2020-21 to 2024-25
Elvin Hayes:
1968-69 to 1983-84

NBA Championships and Seasons

Cole Anthony0
Elvin Hayes1
Cole Anthony5
Elvin Hayes16
Cole Anthony2
Elvin Hayes10
Cole Anthony0
Elvin Hayes12

Honors and Awards

Cole Anthony0
Elvin Hayes3
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Cole Anthony0
Elvin Hayes6
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Cole Anthony0
Elvin Hayes2
Cole Anthony0
Elvin Hayes1
Cole Anthony0
Elvin Hayes2

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Cole Anthony 12.5
Elvin Hayes 21.0

Cole Anthony 4.3
Elvin Hayes 12.5

Cole Anthony 3.8
Elvin Hayes 1.8

Cole Anthony 0.7
Elvin Hayes 1.0

*
Cole Anthony 0.4
Elvin Hayes 2.0

*

Totals Stats

Cole Anthony 4,015
Elvin Hayes 27,313

Cole Anthony 1,372
Elvin Hayes 16,279

Cole Anthony 1,223
Elvin Hayes 2,398

Cole Anthony 222
Elvin Hayes 864

*
Cole Anthony 135
Elvin Hayes 1,771

*
Cole Anthony 320
Elvin Hayes 1,303

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Cole Anthony .419
Elvin Hayes .452

3-Point Percentage
Cole Anthony .345
Elvin Hayes .147

*
Free Throw Percentage
Cole Anthony .847
Elvin Hayes .670

Best Season (no game minimum)

Cole Anthony 16.3
(2022)
Elvin Hayes 28.7
(1971)

Cole Anthony 5.4
(2022)
Elvin Hayes 18.1
(1974)

Cole Anthony 5.7
(2022)
Elvin Hayes 3.3
(1972)

Cole Anthony 0.8
(2024)
Elvin Hayes 1.9
(1975)

*
Cole Anthony 0.5
(2023)
Elvin Hayes 3.0
(1974)

*

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Cole Anthony 3.9
Elvin Hayes 22.9

Cole Anthony 1.8
Elvin Hayes 13.0

Cole Anthony 1.3
Elvin Hayes 1.9

Cole Anthony 0.3
Elvin Hayes 1.1

*
Cole Anthony 0.2
Elvin Hayes 2.6

*

Totals Stats

Cole Anthony 47
Elvin Hayes 2,194

Cole Anthony 22
Elvin Hayes 1,244

Cole Anthony 15
Elvin Hayes 185

Cole Anthony 4
Elvin Hayes 97

*
Cole Anthony 2
Elvin Hayes 222

*
Cole Anthony 12
Elvin Hayes 96

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Cole Anthony .309
Elvin Hayes .464

3-Point Percentage
Cole Anthony .105
Elvin Hayes -

*
Free Throw Percentage
Cole Anthony .846
Elvin Hayes .652

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Cole Anthony 5.1
(2024)
Elvin Hayes 25.9
(1974)

Cole Anthony 2.1
(2024)
Elvin Hayes 15.9
(1974)

Cole Anthony 1.3
(2024)
Elvin Hayes 3.0
(1980)

Cole Anthony 0.6
(2024)
Elvin Hayes 1.5
(1975)

*
Cole Anthony 0.2
(2025)
Elvin Hayes 4.0
(1976)

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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.