Elvin Hayes vs. Russell Westbrook Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Russell Westbrook and Elvin Hayes 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
2023-24
Elvin Hayes:
1968-69 to 1983-84
Russell Westbrook:
2008-09 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Elvin Hayes1
Russell Westbrook0
Elvin Hayes16
Russell Westbrook16
Elvin Hayes10
Russell Westbrook12
Elvin Hayes12
Russell Westbrook9

Honors and Awards

Elvin Hayes0
Russell Westbrook1
Elvin Hayes3
Russell Westbrook2
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Elvin Hayes6
Russell Westbrook9
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Elvin Hayes2
Russell Westbrook0
Elvin Hayes1
Russell Westbrook2
Elvin Hayes2
Russell Westbrook0
Elvin Hayes0
Russell Westbrook3

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Elvin Hayes 21.0
Russell Westbrook 21.8

Elvin Hayes 12.5
Russell Westbrook 7.2

Elvin Hayes 1.8
Russell Westbrook 8.2

Elvin Hayes 1.0
*
Russell Westbrook 1.6

Elvin Hayes 2.0
*
Russell Westbrook 0.3

Totals Stats

Elvin Hayes 27,313
Russell Westbrook 25,118

Elvin Hayes 16,279
Russell Westbrook 8,264

Elvin Hayes 2,398
Russell Westbrook 9,427

Elvin Hayes 864
*
Russell Westbrook 1,840

Elvin Hayes 1,771
*
Russell Westbrook 367

Elvin Hayes 1,303
Russell Westbrook 1,154

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elvin Hayes .452
Russell Westbrook .438

3-Point Percentage
Elvin Hayes .147
*
Russell Westbrook .304

Free Throw Percentage
Elvin Hayes .670
Russell Westbrook .776

Best Season (no game minimum)

Elvin Hayes 28.7
(1971)
Russell Westbrook 31.6
(2017)

Elvin Hayes 18.1
(1974)
Russell Westbrook 11.5
(2021)

Elvin Hayes 3.3
(1972)
Russell Westbrook 11.7
(2021)

Elvin Hayes 1.9
(1975)
*
Russell Westbrook 2.1
(2015)

Elvin Hayes 3.0
(1974)
*
Russell Westbrook 0.5
(2023)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Elvin Hayes 22.9
Russell Westbrook 24.5

Elvin Hayes 13.0
Russell Westbrook 7.2

Elvin Hayes 1.9
Russell Westbrook 7.9

Elvin Hayes 1.1
*
Russell Westbrook 1.8

Elvin Hayes 2.6
*
Russell Westbrook 0.3

Totals Stats

Elvin Hayes 2,194
Russell Westbrook 2,845

Elvin Hayes 1,244
Russell Westbrook 832

Elvin Hayes 185
Russell Westbrook 911

Elvin Hayes 97
*
Russell Westbrook 204

Elvin Hayes 222
*
Russell Westbrook 38

Elvin Hayes 96
Russell Westbrook 116

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elvin Hayes .464
Russell Westbrook .408

3-Point Percentage
Elvin Hayes -
*
Russell Westbrook .299

Free Throw Percentage
Elvin Hayes .652
Russell Westbrook .828

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Elvin Hayes 25.9
(1974)
Russell Westbrook 37.4
(2017)

Elvin Hayes 15.9
(1974)
Russell Westbrook 12.0
(2018)

Elvin Hayes 3.0
(1980)
Russell Westbrook 11.8
(2021)

Elvin Hayes 1.5
(1975)
*
Russell Westbrook 3.0
(2013)

Elvin Hayes 4.0
(1976)
*
Russell Westbrook 1.4
(2023)

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.