Elvin Hayes vs. David Robinson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars David Robinson and Elvin Hayes 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
Elvin Hayes:
1968-69 to 1983-84
David Robinson:
1989-90 to 2002-03

NBA Championships and Seasons

Elvin Hayes1
David Robinson2
Elvin Hayes16
David Robinson14
Elvin Hayes10
David Robinson12
Elvin Hayes12
David Robinson10

Honors and Awards

Elvin Hayes0
David Robinson1
Elvin Hayes3
David Robinson4
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Elvin Hayes6
David Robinson10
Elvin Hayes0
David Robinson4
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Elvin Hayes2
David Robinson8
Elvin Hayes0 *
David Robinson1
Elvin Hayes1
David Robinson1
Elvin Hayes2
David Robinson1
Elvin Hayes0 *
David Robinson1
Elvin Hayes0
David Robinson1
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.
Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Elvin Hayes 21.0
David Robinson 21.1

Elvin Hayes 12.5
David Robinson 10.6

Elvin Hayes 1.8
David Robinson 2.5

Elvin Hayes 1.0
*
David Robinson 1.4

Elvin Hayes 2.0
*
David Robinson 3.0

Totals Stats

Elvin Hayes 27,313
David Robinson 20,790

Elvin Hayes 16,279
David Robinson 10,497

Elvin Hayes 2,398
David Robinson 2,441

Elvin Hayes 864
*
David Robinson 1,388

Elvin Hayes 1,771
*
David Robinson 2,954

Elvin Hayes 1,303
David Robinson 987

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elvin Hayes .452
David Robinson .518

3-Point Percentage
Elvin Hayes .147
*
David Robinson .250

Free Throw Percentage
Elvin Hayes .670
David Robinson .736

Best Season (no game minimum)

Elvin Hayes 28.7
(1971)
David Robinson 29.8
(1994)

Elvin Hayes 18.1
(1974)
David Robinson 13.0
(1991)

Elvin Hayes 3.3
(1972)
David Robinson 4.8
(1994)

Elvin Hayes 1.9
(1975)
*
David Robinson 2.3
(1992)

Elvin Hayes 3.0
(1974)
*
David Robinson 4.5
(1992)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Elvin Hayes 22.9
David Robinson 18.1

Elvin Hayes 13.0
David Robinson 10.6

Elvin Hayes 1.9
David Robinson 2.3

Elvin Hayes 1.1
*
David Robinson 1.2

Elvin Hayes 2.6
*
David Robinson 2.5

Totals Stats

Elvin Hayes 2,194
David Robinson 2,221

Elvin Hayes 1,244
David Robinson 1,301

Elvin Hayes 185
David Robinson 280

Elvin Hayes 97
*
David Robinson 151

Elvin Hayes 222
*
David Robinson 312

Elvin Hayes 96
David Robinson 123

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elvin Hayes .464
David Robinson .479

3-Point Percentage
Elvin Hayes -
*
David Robinson .100

Free Throw Percentage
Elvin Hayes .652
David Robinson .708

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Elvin Hayes 25.9
(1974)
David Robinson 25.8
(1991)

Elvin Hayes 15.9
(1974)
David Robinson 14.1
(1998)

Elvin Hayes 3.0
(1980)
David Robinson 4.0
(1993)

Elvin Hayes 1.5
(1975)
*
David Robinson 1.8
(2000)

Elvin Hayes 4.0
(1976)
*
David Robinson 4.0
(1990)

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.