Complete Stats Comparison of Elgin Baylor and Brandon Jennings

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Elgin Baylor and Brandon Jennings during their NBA careers. First we show you a summary of who had better numbers on each statistical category and then we compare in detail the performance of each of these stars in the regular season and the Playoffs, both in total stats and averages per game.

Player comparisons:
Career comparison / Season by season / Stats / Stats Rankings

This in-depth comparison includes all the numbers, if you prefer a simplified version of this analysis with only the basic statistics, you will find it at the career comparison of these two NBA stars.

On this page we compare:

Who has better stats? Main stats / All stats
Regular Season: Averages / Totals / Pecentages
Playoffs: Averages / Totals / Pecentages

Main Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Elgin Baylor2
(points, rebounds)		3
(points, rebounds, assists)		14
seasons
Brandon Jennings1
(assists)		0
9
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Elgin Baylor3
(points, rebounds, assists)		3
(points, rebounds, assists)		12
Playoffs
Brandon Jennings0
0
4
Playoffs

- Stats for blocks and steals were not available during one of the players' career. They were not included on these tables.

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Elgin Baylor4
stats		7
stats		1
stat
Brandon Jennings2
stats		1
stat		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Elgin Baylor5
stats		7
stats		1
stat
Brandon Jennings1
stat		1
stat		1
stat

- Stats for defensive and offensive rebounds, blocks, steals, turnovers, and three-point shots were not available during one of the players' career. They were not included on these tables.

- "Better Career Total" includes games and years played as stats.

- Field goal, free-throw and three-point attempts are not included on these tables since it can't be said that higher is better.

Now, lets compare all their stats in detail, one by one...

Notes: Offensive and defensive rebounds, blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Turnovers started to be recorded in 1977-78. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80.
(n/a) = the stat was not available during his career.

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Elgin Baylor had better averages in points and rebounds while Brandon Jennings had better average in assists.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Elgin Baylor had better averages in points (+13.3), field goals made (+5.3), free throws made (+4.3) and total rebounds (+10.5)
- Brandon Jennings had better average in assists (+1.4)
- Elgin Baylor had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.3)
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- Elgin Baylor had higher averages in field goals attempted (+11.0) and free throws attempted (+5.6)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Elgin Baylor 27.4
+13.3
Brandon Jennings 14.1
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 10.3
+5.3
Brandon Jennings 5.0
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 23.8
+11.0
Brandon Jennings 12.8
3-Pointers Made
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Brandon Jennings 1.6
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Brandon Jennings 4.8
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 6.8
+4.3
Brandon Jennings 2.5
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 8.7
+5.6
Brandon Jennings 3.1
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Brandon Jennings 0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Brandon Jennings 2.4
Total Rebounds
Elgin Baylor 13.5
+10.5
Brandon Jennings 3.0
Assists
Elgin Baylor 4.3
Brandon Jennings 5.7
+1.4
Steals
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Brandon Jennings 1.2
Blocks
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Brandon Jennings 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Brandon Jennings 2.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 3.1
+1.3
Brandon Jennings 1.8

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Elgin Baylor had more total points, rebounds and assists than Brandon Jennings.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Elgin Baylor played more years (+5) and games (+291), and had more points (+15,348), field goals made (+5,943), free throws made (+4,376), total rebounds (+9,804) and assists (+499)
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- Elgin Baylor had more personal fouls (+1,600)
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- Elgin Baylor had more field goals attempted (+13,072) and free throws attempted (+5,648)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Elgin Baylor 14
+5
Brandon Jennings 9
Games
Elgin Baylor 846
+291
Brandon Jennings 555
Points
Elgin Baylor 23,149
+15,348
Brandon Jennings 7,801
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 8,693
+5,943
Brandon Jennings 2,750
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 20,171
+13,072
Brandon Jennings 7,099
3-Pointers Made
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Brandon Jennings 914
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Brandon Jennings 2,648
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 5,763
+4,376
Brandon Jennings 1,387
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 7,391
+5,648
Brandon Jennings 1,743
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Brandon Jennings 329
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Brandon Jennings 1,330
Total Rebounds
Elgin Baylor 11,463
+9,804
Brandon Jennings 1,659
Assists
Elgin Baylor 3,650
+499
Brandon Jennings 3,151
Steals
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Brandon Jennings 679
Blocks
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Brandon Jennings 98
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Brandon Jennings 1,203
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 2,596
+1,600
Brandon Jennings 996

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Elgin Baylor had better field goal percentage while Brandon Jennings had better free throw percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elgin Baylor 43.1%
+4.4
Brandon Jennings 38.7%
3-Point Percentage
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Brandon Jennings 34.5%
Free Throw Percentage
Elgin Baylor 78.0%
Brandon Jennings 79.6%
+1.6

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Elgin Baylor had better averages in points, rebounds and assists than Brandon Jennings.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Elgin Baylor had better averages in points (+18.1), field goals made (+7.2), free throws made (+4.6), total rebounds (+10.9) and assists (+1.4)
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- Elgin Baylor had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.7)
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- Elgin Baylor had higher averages in field goals attempted (+15.0) and free throws attempted (+6.0)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Elgin Baylor 27.0
+18.1
Brandon Jennings 8.9
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 10.4
+7.2
Brandon Jennings 3.2
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 23.6
+15.0
Brandon Jennings 8.6
3-Pointers Made
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Brandon Jennings 0.8
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Brandon Jennings 3.4
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 6.3
+4.6
Brandon Jennings 1.7
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 8.2
+6.0
Brandon Jennings 2.2
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Brandon Jennings 0.4
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Brandon Jennings 1.5
Total Rebounds
Elgin Baylor 12.9
+10.9
Brandon Jennings 2.0
Assists
Elgin Baylor 4.0
+1.4
Brandon Jennings 2.6
Steals
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Brandon Jennings 0.8
Blocks
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Brandon Jennings 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Brandon Jennings 1.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 3.2
+1.7
Brandon Jennings 1.5

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Elgin Baylor had more total points, rebounds and assists than Brandon Jennings.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Elgin Baylor played more years (+8) and games (+109), and had more points (+3,400), field goals made (+1,308), free throws made (+804), total rebounds (+1,675) and assists (+476)
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- Elgin Baylor had more personal fouls (+397)
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- Elgin Baylor had more field goals attempted (+2,946) and free throws attempted (+1,044)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Elgin Baylor 12
+8
Brandon Jennings 4
Games
Elgin Baylor 134
+109
Brandon Jennings 25
Points
Elgin Baylor 3,623
+3,400
Brandon Jennings 223
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 1,388
+1,308
Brandon Jennings 80
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 3,161
+2,946
Brandon Jennings 215
3-Pointers Made
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Brandon Jennings 20
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Brandon Jennings 84
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 847
+804
Brandon Jennings 43
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 1,098
+1,044
Brandon Jennings 54
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Brandon Jennings 11
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Brandon Jennings 38
Total Rebounds
Elgin Baylor 1,724
+1,675
Brandon Jennings 49
Assists
Elgin Baylor 541
+476
Brandon Jennings 65
Steals
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Brandon Jennings 19
Blocks
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Brandon Jennings 5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Brandon Jennings 28
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 435
+397
Brandon Jennings 38

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Elgin Baylor had better field goal percentage while Brandon Jennings had better free throw percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elgin Baylor 43.9%
+6.7
Brandon Jennings 37.2%
3-Point Percentage
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Brandon Jennings 23.8%
Free Throw Percentage
Elgin Baylor 77.1%
Brandon Jennings 79.6%
+2.5
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