Phil Farbman vs. Elvin Hayes Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Elvin Hayes and Phil Farbman 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
Phil Farbman:
1948-49 to 1948-49
Elvin Hayes:
1968-69 to 1983-84

NBA Championships and Seasons

Phil Farbman0
Elvin Hayes1
Phil Farbman1
Elvin Hayes16
Phil Farbman0
Elvin Hayes10
Phil Farbman0
Elvin Hayes12

Honors and Awards

Phil Farbman0
Elvin Hayes3
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Phil Farbman0
Elvin Hayes6
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Phil Farbman0
Elvin Hayes2
Phil Farbman0
Elvin Hayes1
Phil Farbman0 *
Elvin Hayes2
* Notes: Rebounds started to be recorded in 1950-51.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Phil Farbman 3.2
Elvin Hayes 21.0

Phil Farbman -
n/a **
Elvin Hayes 12.5

Phil Farbman 0.8
Elvin Hayes 1.8

Phil Farbman -
n/a **
Elvin Hayes 1.0

*
Phil Farbman -
n/a **
Elvin Hayes 2.0

*

Totals Stats

Phil Farbman 155
Elvin Hayes 27,313

Phil Farbman -
n/a **
Elvin Hayes 16,279

Phil Farbman 36
Elvin Hayes 2,398

Phil Farbman -
n/a **
Elvin Hayes 864

*
Phil Farbman -
n/a **
Elvin Hayes 1,771

*
Phil Farbman 48
Elvin Hayes 1,303

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Phil Farbman .307
Elvin Hayes .452

3-Point Percentage
Phil Farbman -
n/a **
Elvin Hayes .147

*
Free Throw Percentage
Phil Farbman .679
Elvin Hayes .670

Best Season (no game minimum)

Phil Farbman 3.2
(1949)
Elvin Hayes 28.7
(1971)

Phil Farbman -
n/a **
Elvin Hayes 18.1
(1974)

Phil Farbman 0.8
(1949)
Elvin Hayes 3.3
(1972)

Phil Farbman -
n/a **
Elvin Hayes 1.9
(1975)

*
Phil Farbman -
n/a **
Elvin Hayes 3.0
(1974)

*

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Phil Farbman -
Elvin Hayes 22.9

Phil Farbman -
n/a **
Elvin Hayes 13.0

Phil Farbman -
Elvin Hayes 1.9

Phil Farbman -
n/a **
Elvin Hayes 1.1

*
Phil Farbman -
n/a **
Elvin Hayes 2.6

*

Totals Stats

Phil Farbman -
Elvin Hayes 2,194

Phil Farbman -
n/a **
Elvin Hayes 1,244

Phil Farbman -
Elvin Hayes 185

Phil Farbman -
n/a **
Elvin Hayes 97

*
Phil Farbman -
n/a **
Elvin Hayes 222

*
Phil Farbman 0
Elvin Hayes 96

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Phil Farbman -
Elvin Hayes .464

3-Point Percentage
Phil Farbman -
n/a **
Elvin Hayes -

*
Free Throw Percentage
Phil Farbman -
Elvin Hayes .652

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Phil Farbman -
Elvin Hayes 25.9
(1974)

Phil Farbman -
n/a **
Elvin Hayes 15.9
(1974)

Phil Farbman -
Elvin Hayes 3.0
(1980)

Phil Farbman -
n/a **
Elvin Hayes 1.5
(1975)

*
Phil Farbman -
n/a **
Elvin Hayes 4.0
(1976)

*
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.
** 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.
Rebounds started to be recorded in 1950-51, this player has no data for the stat.