Complete Stats Comparison of Elgin Baylor and Derrick Rose

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Elgin Baylor and Derrick Rose 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)
2
(points, rebounds)
14
seasons
Derrick Rose1
(assists)
1
(assists)
15
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Elgin Baylor2
(points, rebounds)
3
(points, rebounds, assists)
12
Playoffs
Derrick Rose1
(assists)
0
8
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
5
stats
0
stats
Derrick Rose2
stats
3
stats
2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Elgin Baylor4
stats
7
stats
1
stat
Derrick Rose2
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, out of the five main statistical categories, Elgin Baylor has better averages in points and rebounds while Derrick Rose has better average in assists.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Elgin Baylor has better averages in points (+10.0), field goals made (+3.5), free throws made (+3.8) and total rebounds (+10.3)
- Derrick Rose has better average in assists (+0.9)
- Elgin Baylor has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.9)
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- Elgin Baylor has higher averages in field goals attempted (+8.9) and free throws attempted (+5.1)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Elgin Baylor 27.4
+10.0
Derrick Rose 17.4
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 10.3
+3.5
Derrick Rose 6.8
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 23.8
+8.9
Derrick Rose 14.9
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Derrick Rose 0.8
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Derrick Rose 2.6
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 6.8
+3.8
Derrick Rose 3.0
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 8.7
+5.1
Derrick Rose 3.6
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Derrick Rose 0.8
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Derrick Rose 2.4
Elgin Baylor 13.5
+10.3
Derrick Rose 3.2
Elgin Baylor 4.3
Derrick Rose 5.2
+0.9
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Derrick Rose 0.7
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Derrick Rose 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Derrick Rose 2.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 3.1
+1.9
Derrick Rose 1.2

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 has more total points and rebounds while Derrick Rose has more total assists.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Elgin Baylor played more games (+123) and has more points (+10,576), field goals made (+3,772), free throws made (+3,622) and total rebounds (+9,139)
- Derrick Rose played more years (+1) and has more assists (+120)
- Elgin Baylor has more personal fouls (+1,709)
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- Elgin Baylor has more field goals attempted (+9,373) and free throws attempted (+4,816)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Elgin Baylor 14
Derrick Rose 15
+1
Elgin Baylor 846
+123
Derrick Rose 723
Elgin Baylor 23,149
+10,576
Derrick Rose 12,573
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 8,693
+3,772
Derrick Rose 4,921
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 20,171
+9,373
Derrick Rose 10,798
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Derrick Rose 590
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Derrick Rose 1,866
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 5,763
+3,622
Derrick Rose 2,141
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 7,391
+4,816
Derrick Rose 2,575
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Derrick Rose 553
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Derrick Rose 1,771
Elgin Baylor 11,463
+9,139
Derrick Rose 2,324
Elgin Baylor 3,650
Derrick Rose 3,770
+120
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Derrick Rose 536
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Derrick Rose 242
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Derrick Rose 1,746
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 2,596
+1,709
Derrick Rose 887

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Derrick Rose has better field goal percentage and free throw percentage than Elgin Baylor.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elgin Baylor 43.1%
Derrick Rose 45.6%
+2.5
3-Point Percentage
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Derrick Rose 31.6%
Free Throw Percentage
Elgin Baylor 78.0%
Derrick Rose 83.1%
+5.1

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Elgin Baylor has better averages in points and rebounds while Derrick Rose has better average in assists.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Elgin Baylor has better averages in points (+5.1), field goals made (+2.0), free throws made (+2.4) and total rebounds (+8.6)
- Derrick Rose has better average in assists (+2.3)
- Elgin Baylor has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.2)
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- Elgin Baylor has higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.9) and free throws attempted (+3.6)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Elgin Baylor 27.0
+5.1
Derrick Rose 21.9
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 10.4
+2.0
Derrick Rose 8.4
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 23.6
+3.9
Derrick Rose 19.7
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Derrick Rose 1.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Derrick Rose 4.1
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 6.3
+2.4
Derrick Rose 3.9
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 8.2
+3.6
Derrick Rose 4.6
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Derrick Rose 1.1
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Derrick Rose 3.3
Elgin Baylor 12.9
+8.6
Derrick Rose 4.3
Elgin Baylor 4.0
Derrick Rose 6.3
+2.3
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Derrick Rose 0.9
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Derrick Rose 0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Derrick Rose 3.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 3.2
+1.2
Derrick Rose 2.0

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Elgin Baylor has more total points, rebounds and assists than Derrick Rose.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Elgin Baylor played more years (+4) and games (+82), and has more points (+2,482), field goals made (+952), free throws made (+646), total rebounds (+1,498) and assists (+211)
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- Elgin Baylor has more personal fouls (+332)
-
- Elgin Baylor has more field goals attempted (+2,137) and free throws attempted (+860)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Elgin Baylor 12
+4
Derrick Rose 8
Elgin Baylor 134
+82
Derrick Rose 52
Elgin Baylor 3,623
+2,482
Derrick Rose 1,141
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 1,388
+952
Derrick Rose 436
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 3,161
+2,137
Derrick Rose 1,024
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Derrick Rose 68
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Derrick Rose 211
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 847
+646
Derrick Rose 201
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 1,098
+860
Derrick Rose 238
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Derrick Rose 57
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Derrick Rose 169
Elgin Baylor 1,724
+1,498
Derrick Rose 226
Elgin Baylor 541
+211
Derrick Rose 330
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Derrick Rose 49
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Derrick Rose 24
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Derrick Rose 166
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 435
+332
Derrick Rose 103

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Elgin Baylor has better field goal percentage while Derrick Rose has better free throw percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elgin Baylor 43.9%
+1.3
Derrick Rose 42.6%
3-Point Percentage
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Derrick Rose 32.2%
Free Throw Percentage
Elgin Baylor 77.1%
Derrick Rose 84.5%
+7.4