Elgin Baylor vs. Ben Simmons Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ben Simmons 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
Ben Simmons:
2017-18 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Elgin Baylor0
Ben Simmons0
Elgin Baylor14
Ben Simmons6
Elgin Baylor12
Ben Simmons3
Elgin Baylor11
Ben Simmons3

Honors and Awards

Elgin Baylor10
Ben Simmons0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Elgin Baylor10
Ben Simmons1
Elgin Baylor0 *
Ben Simmons2
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Elgin Baylor0
Ben Simmons2
Elgin Baylor0 *
Ben Simmons1
Elgin Baylor1
Ben Simmons1
* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.
Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Elgin Baylor 27.4
Ben Simmons 14.4

Elgin Baylor 13.5
Ben Simmons 7.8

Elgin Baylor 4.3
Ben Simmons 7.4

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Ben Simmons 1.6

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Ben Simmons 0.7

Totals Stats

Elgin Baylor 23,149
Ben Simmons 4,765

Elgin Baylor 11,463
Ben Simmons 2,599

Elgin Baylor 3,650
Ben Simmons 2,469

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Ben Simmons 530

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Ben Simmons 232

Elgin Baylor 846
Ben Simmons 332

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elgin Baylor .431
Ben Simmons .560

3-Point Percentage
Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Ben Simmons .139

Free Throw Percentage
Elgin Baylor .780
Ben Simmons .589

Best Season (no game minimum)

Elgin Baylor 38.3
(1962)
Ben Simmons 16.9
(2019)

Elgin Baylor 19.8
(1961)
Ben Simmons 8.8
(2019)

Elgin Baylor 5.4
(1970)
Ben Simmons 8.2
(2018)

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Ben Simmons 2.1
(2020)

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Ben Simmons 0.9
(2018)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Elgin Baylor 27.0
Ben Simmons 13.9

Elgin Baylor 12.9
Ben Simmons 8.0

Elgin Baylor 4.0
Ben Simmons 7.5

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Ben Simmons 1.4

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Ben Simmons 0.9

Totals Stats

Elgin Baylor 3,623
Ben Simmons 473

Elgin Baylor 1,724
Ben Simmons 273

Elgin Baylor 541
Ben Simmons 255

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Ben Simmons 47

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Ben Simmons 30

Elgin Baylor 134
Ben Simmons 34

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elgin Baylor .439
Ben Simmons .571

3-Point Percentage
Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Ben Simmons .000

Free Throw Percentage
Elgin Baylor .769
Ben Simmons .520

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Elgin Baylor 38.6
(1962)
Ben Simmons 16.3
(2018)

Elgin Baylor 17.7
(1962)
Ben Simmons 9.4
(2018)

Elgin Baylor 5.6
(1964)
Ben Simmons 8.8
(2021)

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Ben Simmons 1.7
(2018)

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Ben Simmons 1.0
(2019)

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.