Elgin Baylor vs. Jordan Clarkson: NBA Rankings Comparison
The ultimate statistical showdown: compare Elgin Baylor and Jordan Clarkson all-time NBA rankings. Explore their historical standing across total and per-game stats, regular season and playoffs. Who ranks higher?
This in-depth analysis goes beyond basic career numbers to provide an unparalleled look at where Elgin Baylor, with a career spanning 14 seasons from 1959 to 1972, and Jordan Clarkson, with 12 seasons played from 2015 to 2026, stand among the league's historical elite.
Dive into a meticulous breakdown of their positions in every major statistical category—from scoring, rebounding and assists to steals, blocks, triple-doubles, and rankings by points thresholds—across both regular season and their entire playoff careers. Our comprehensive tables offer side-by-side rankings, value comparisons, and key differences, ensuring you have all the definitive data to assess their historical impact.
First, review a concise summary of how they rank in NBA history in the main categories (points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks) for both total and per-game stats, and below, you can then explore in detail all their stats and their historical rankings.
Elgin Baylor vs. Jordan Clarkson | ||||
Career Totals |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Elgin Baylor | Jordan Clarkson | Elgin Baylor | Jordan Clarkson | |
| Points | 35th | 275th | 20th | +300th |
| Rebounds | 28th | +300th | 10th | +300th |
| Assists | 164th | +300th | 57th | +300th |
| Steals | n/a | +300th | n/a | +300th |
| Blocks | n/a | +300th | n/a | +300th |
| Years | 14 | 12 | 12 | 4 |
Elgin Baylor vs. Jordan Clarkson | ||||
Career Per Game |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Elgin Baylor | Jordan Clarkson | Elgin Baylor | Jordan Clarkson | |
| Points | 5th | 239th | 12th | +300th |
| Rebounds | 9th | +300th | 12th | +300th |
| Assists | 194th | +300th | 187th | +300th |
| Steals | n/a | +300th | n/a | +300th |
| Blocks | n/a | +300th | n/a | +300th |
Steals, blocks, offensive and defensive rebounds started to be recorded in the 1973-74 season. The 3-point shot was implemented in the 1979-80 season.
n/a = The player doesn't have data for the stat.
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Note: per game rankings include players with a minimum of games played
Career Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Elgin Baylor | Jordan Clarkson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 35th | 275th | 240 | 23,149 vs. 12,267 | 10,882 |
| Rebounds | 28th | +300th | +272 | 11,463 vs. 2,572 | 8,891 |
| Assists | 164th | +300th | +136 | 3,650 vs. 2,251 | 1,399 |
| Steals | n/a | +300th | 0 vs. 623 | ||
| Blocks | n/a | +300th | 0 vs. 121 | ||
| Offensive Rebounds | n/a | +300th | 0 vs. 670 | ||
| Defensive Rebounds | n/a | +300th | 0 vs. 1,902 | ||
| Field Goals Made | 28th | 291st | 263 | 8,693 vs. 4,580 | 4,113 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 19th | 258th | 239 | 20,171 vs. 10,501 | 9,670 |
| 3-Pointers Made | n/a | 65th | 0 vs. 1,430 | ||
| 3-Pointers Attempted | n/a | 46th | 0 vs. 4,266 | ||
| Free Throws Made | 27th | +300th | +273 | 5,763 vs. 1,677 | 4,086 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 31st | +300th | +269 | 7,391 vs. 2,024 | 5,367 |
Games and Years: | Elgin Baylor | Jordan Clarkson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | +300th | +300th | 846 vs. 777 | 69 | |
| Seasons | 194th | +300th | 14 vs. 12 | 2 | |
Triple-Doubles: | Elgin Baylor | Jordan Clarkson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Triple-Doubles | 21st | 276th | 255 | 26 vs. 1 | 25 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Elgin Baylor | Jordan Clarkson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 5th | 187th | 182 | 88 vs. 4 | 84 |
| 50+ point games | 5th | - | 17 vs. 0 | 17 | |
| 60+ point games | 6th | - | 3 vs. 0 | 3 | |
| 70+ point games | 2nd | - | 1 vs. 0 | 1 | |
Career Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Elgin Baylor | Jordan Clarkson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 20th | +300th | +280 | 3,623 vs. 505 | 3,118 |
| Rebounds | 10th | +300th | +290 | 1,724 vs. 109 | 1,615 |
| Assists | 57th | +300th | +243 | 541 vs. 53 | 488 |
| Steals | n/a | +300th | 0 vs. 24 | ||
| Blocks | n/a | +300th | 0 vs. 7 | ||
| Offensive Rebounds | n/a | +300th | 0 vs. 22 | ||
| Defensive Rebounds | n/a | +300th | 0 vs. 87 | ||
| Field Goals Made | 16th | +300th | +284 | 1,388 vs. 189 | 1,199 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 12th | +300th | +288 | 3,161 vs. 458 | 2,703 |
| 3-Pointers Made | n/a | 185th | 0 vs. 71 | ||
| 3-Pointers Attempted | n/a | 175th | 0 vs. 216 | ||
| Free Throws Made | 17th | +300th | +283 | 847 vs. 56 | 791 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 16th | +300th | +284 | 1,098 vs. 60 | 1,038 |
Games and Years: | Elgin Baylor | Jordan Clarkson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 80th | +300th | 134 vs. 43 | 91 | |
| Playoffs | 76th | +300th | 12 vs. 4 | 8 | |
Triple-Doubles: | Elgin Baylor | Jordan Clarkson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Triple-Doubles | 13th | +300th | 4 vs. 0 | 4 | |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Elgin Baylor | Jordan Clarkson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 4th | - | 14 vs. 0 | 14 | |
| 50+ point games | 9th | - | 1 vs. 0 | 1 | |
| 60+ point games | 1st | - | 1 vs. 0 | 1 | |
| 70+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Elgin Baylor | Jordan Clarkson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 5th | 239th | 234 | 27.36 vs. 15.79 | 11.58 |
| Rebounds per game | 9th | +300th | +291 | 13.55 vs. 3.31 | 10.24 |
| Assists per game | 194th | +300th | +106 | 4.31 vs. 2.90 | 1.42 |
| Steals per game | n/a | +300th | 0.00 vs. 0.80 | ||
| Blocks per game | n/a | +300th | 0.00 vs. 0.16 | ||
| Offensive Rebounds per game | n/a | +300th | 0.00 vs. 0.86 | ||
| Defensive Rebounds per game | n/a | +300th | 0.00 vs. 2.45 | ||
| Field Goals Made per game | 3rd | 259th | 256 | 10.28 vs. 5.89 | 4.38 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 1st | 205th | 204 | 23.84 vs. 13.51 | 10.33 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | n/a | 91st | 0.00 vs. 1.84 | ||
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | n/a | 38th | 0.00 vs. 5.49 | ||
| Free Throws Made per game | 11th | +300th | +289 | 6.81 vs. 2.16 | 4.65 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 10th | +300th | +290 | 8.74 vs. 2.60 | 6.13 |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Elgin Baylor | Jordan Clarkson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 12th | +300th | +288 | 27.04 vs. 11.74 | 15.29 |
| Rebounds per game | 12th | +300th | +288 | 12.87 vs. 2.53 | 10.33 |
| Assists per game | 187th | +300th | +113 | 4.04 vs. 1.23 | 2.80 |
| Steals per game | n/a | +300th | 0.00 vs. 0.56 | ||
| Blocks per game | n/a | +300th | 0.00 vs. 0.16 | ||
| Offensive Rebounds per game | n/a | +300th | 0.00 vs. 0.51 | ||
| Defensive Rebounds per game | n/a | +300th | 0.00 vs. 2.02 | ||
| Field Goals Made per game | 9th | +300th | +291 | 10.36 vs. 4.40 | 5.96 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 4th | +300th | +296 | 23.59 vs. 10.65 | 12.94 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | n/a | 117th | 0.00 vs. 1.65 | ||
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | n/a | 86th | 0.00 vs. 5.02 | ||
| Free Throws Made per game | 26th | +300th | +274 | 6.32 vs. 1.30 | 5.02 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 24th | +300th | +276 | 8.19 vs. 1.40 | 6.80 |
Note: the per game rankings on this page respect the minimums usually applied by the NBA for all-time leaders, this is 400 games for regular season stats unless the player reached these thresholds before: 10,000 points; 4,000 rebounds; 2,000 assists; 625 steals; 500 blocks; 250 3-pointers made. Also a minimum of 3 games is applied here for the Playoffs.