Complete Stats Comparison of Elgin Baylor and Dennis Rodman

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Elgin Baylor and Dennis Rodman 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 Baylor3
(points, rebounds, assists)		2
(points, assists)		14
seasons
Dennis Rodman0
1
(rebounds)		14
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
Dennis Rodman0
0
11
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 Baylor5
stats		5
stats		1
stat
Dennis Rodman0
stats		2
stats		1
stat
they are tied1
stat		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Elgin Baylor6
stats		7
stats		1
stat
Dennis Rodman0
stats		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, Elgin Baylor had better averages in points, rebounds and assists than Dennis Rodman.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Elgin Baylor had better averages in points (+20.1), field goals made (+7.3), free throws made (+5.6), total rebounds (+0.4) and assists (+2.5)
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- Elgin Baylor had higher averages in field goals attempted (+18.0) and free throws attempted (+6.7)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Elgin Baylor 27.4
+20.1
Dennis Rodman 7.3
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 10.3
+7.3
Dennis Rodman 3.0
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 23.8
+18.0
Dennis Rodman 5.8
3-Pointers Made
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dennis Rodman 0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dennis Rodman 0.4
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 6.8
+5.6
Dennis Rodman 1.2
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 8.7
+6.7
Dennis Rodman 2.0
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dennis Rodman 4.8
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dennis Rodman 8.4
Total Rebounds
Elgin Baylor 13.5
+0.4
Dennis Rodman 13.1
Assists
Elgin Baylor 4.3
+2.5
Dennis Rodman 1.8
Steals
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dennis Rodman 0.7
Blocks
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dennis Rodman 0.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dennis Rodman 1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 3.1
Dennis Rodman 3.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Elgin Baylor had more total points and assists while Dennis Rodman had more total rebounds.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Elgin Baylor had more points (+16,466), field goals made (+5,927), free throws made (+4,694) and assists (+2,050)
- Dennis Rodman played more games (+65) and had more total rebounds (+491)
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- Dennis Rodman had more personal fouls (+247)
- Elgin Baylor had more field goals attempted (+14,861) and free throws attempted (+5,559)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Elgin Baylor 14
Dennis Rodman 14
Games
Elgin Baylor 846
Dennis Rodman 911
+65
Points
Elgin Baylor 23,149
+16,466
Dennis Rodman 6,683
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 8,693
+5,927
Dennis Rodman 2,766
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 20,171
+14,861
Dennis Rodman 5,310
3-Pointers Made
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dennis Rodman 82
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dennis Rodman 355
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 5,763
+4,694
Dennis Rodman 1,069
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 7,391
+5,559
Dennis Rodman 1,832
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dennis Rodman 4,329
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dennis Rodman 7,625
Total Rebounds
Elgin Baylor 11,463
Dennis Rodman 11,954
+491
Assists
Elgin Baylor 3,650
+2,050
Dennis Rodman 1,600
Steals
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dennis Rodman 611
Blocks
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dennis Rodman 531
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dennis Rodman 1,484
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 2,596
Dennis Rodman 2,843
+247

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elgin Baylor 43.1%
Dennis Rodman 52.1%
+9.0
3-Point Percentage
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dennis Rodman 23.1%
Free Throw Percentage
Elgin Baylor 78.0%
+19.6
Dennis Rodman 58.4%

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 Dennis Rodman.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Elgin Baylor had better averages in points (+20.6), field goals made (+7.8), free throws made (+5.2), total rebounds (+3.0) and assists (+2.8)
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- Dennis Rodman had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.5)
- Elgin Baylor had higher averages in field goals attempted (+18.3) and free throws attempted (+6.1)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Elgin Baylor 27.0
+20.6
Dennis Rodman 6.4
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 10.4
+7.8
Dennis Rodman 2.6
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 23.6
+18.3
Dennis Rodman 5.3
3-Pointers Made
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dennis Rodman 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dennis Rodman 0.3
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 6.3
+5.2
Dennis Rodman 1.1
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 8.2
+6.1
Dennis Rodman 2.1
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dennis Rodman 3.7
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dennis Rodman 6.2
Total Rebounds
Elgin Baylor 12.9
+3.0
Dennis Rodman 9.9
Assists
Elgin Baylor 4.0
+2.8
Dennis Rodman 1.2
Steals
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dennis Rodman 0.6
Blocks
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dennis Rodman 0.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dennis Rodman 1.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 3.2
Dennis Rodman 3.7
+0.5

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Elgin Baylor played more years (+1) and had more points (+2,542), field goals made (+946), free throws made (+657), total rebounds (+48) and assists (+336)
- Dennis Rodman played more games (+35) and had more
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- Dennis Rodman had more personal fouls (+195)
- Elgin Baylor had more field goals attempted (+2,259) and free throws attempted (+746)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Elgin Baylor 12
+1
Dennis Rodman 11
Games
Elgin Baylor 134
Dennis Rodman 169
+35
Points
Elgin Baylor 3,623
+2,542
Dennis Rodman 1,081
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 1,388
+946
Dennis Rodman 442
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 3,161
+2,259
Dennis Rodman 902
3-Pointers Made
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dennis Rodman 7
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dennis Rodman 47
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 847
+657
Dennis Rodman 190
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 1,098
+746
Dennis Rodman 352
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dennis Rodman 626
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dennis Rodman 1,050
Total Rebounds
Elgin Baylor 1,724
+48
Dennis Rodman 1,676
Assists
Elgin Baylor 541
+336
Dennis Rodman 205
Steals
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dennis Rodman 106
Blocks
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dennis Rodman 97
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dennis Rodman 258
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 435
Dennis Rodman 630
+195

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elgin Baylor 43.9%
Dennis Rodman 49.0%
+5.1
3-Point Percentage
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dennis Rodman 14.9%
Free Throw Percentage
Elgin Baylor 77.1%
+23.1
Dennis Rodman 54.0%
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