Complete Stats Comparison of Elgin Baylor and Dirk Nowitzki

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Elgin Baylor and Dirk Nowitzki 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)		0
14
seasons
Dirk Nowitzki0
3
(points, rebounds, assists)		21
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)		2
(rebounds, assists)		12
Playoffs
Dirk Nowitzki0
1
(points)		15
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		1
stat		0
stats
Dirk Nowitzki1
stat		7
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Elgin Baylor4
stats		3
stats		0
stats
Dirk Nowitzki2
stats		5
stats		2
stats

- 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 Dirk Nowitzki.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Elgin Baylor had better averages in points (+6.7), field goals made (+3.0), free throws made (+2.0), total rebounds (+6.0) and assists (+1.9)
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- Elgin Baylor had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.7)
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- Elgin Baylor had higher averages in field goals attempted (+8.2) and free throws attempted (+3.3)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Elgin Baylor 27.4
+6.7
Dirk Nowitzki 20.7
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 10.3
+3.0
Dirk Nowitzki 7.3
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 23.8
+8.2
Dirk Nowitzki 15.6
3-Pointers Made
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dirk Nowitzki 1.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dirk Nowitzki 3.4
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 6.8
+2.0
Dirk Nowitzki 4.8
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 8.7
+3.3
Dirk Nowitzki 5.4
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dirk Nowitzki 6.6
Total Rebounds
Elgin Baylor 13.5
+6.0
Dirk Nowitzki 7.5
Assists
Elgin Baylor 4.3
+1.9
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4
Steals
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
Blocks
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dirk Nowitzki 1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 3.1
+0.7
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

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- Dirk Nowitzki played more years (+7) and games (+676), and had more points (+8,411), field goals made (+2,476), free throws made (+1,477), total rebounds (+26) and assists (+1)
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- Dirk Nowitzki had more personal fouls (+1,005)
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- Dirk Nowitzki had more field goals attempted (+3,563) and free throws attempted (+848)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Elgin Baylor 14
Dirk Nowitzki 21
+7
Games
Elgin Baylor 846
Dirk Nowitzki 1,522
+676
Points
Elgin Baylor 23,149
Dirk Nowitzki 31,560
+8,411
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 8,693
Dirk Nowitzki 11,169
+2,476
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 20,171
Dirk Nowitzki 23,734
+3,563
3-Pointers Made
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dirk Nowitzki 1,982
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dirk Nowitzki 5,210
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 5,763
Dirk Nowitzki 7,240
+1,477
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 7,391
Dirk Nowitzki 8,239
+848
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dirk Nowitzki 1,468
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dirk Nowitzki 10,021
Total Rebounds
Elgin Baylor 11,463
Dirk Nowitzki 11,489
+26
Assists
Elgin Baylor 3,650
Dirk Nowitzki 3,651
+1
Steals
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dirk Nowitzki 1,210
Blocks
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dirk Nowitzki 1,281
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dirk Nowitzki 2,494
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 2,596
Dirk Nowitzki 3,601
+1,005

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Dirk Nowitzki had better field goal percentage and free throw percentage than Elgin Baylor.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elgin Baylor 43.1%
Dirk Nowitzki 47.1%
+4.0
3-Point Percentage
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dirk Nowitzki 38.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Elgin Baylor 78.0%
Dirk Nowitzki 87.9%
+9.9

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 Dirk Nowitzki.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Elgin Baylor had better averages in points (+1.7), field goals made (+2.0), total rebounds (+2.9) and assists (+1.5)
- Dirk Nowitzki had better average in free throws made (+1.1)
- Elgin Baylor had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.4)
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- Elgin Baylor had higher average in field goals attempted (+5.4)
- Dirk Nowitzki had higher average in free throws attempted (+0.1)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Elgin Baylor 27.0
+1.7
Dirk Nowitzki 25.3
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 10.4
+2.0
Dirk Nowitzki 8.4
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 23.6
+5.4
Dirk Nowitzki 18.2
3-Pointers Made
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dirk Nowitzki 2.8
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 6.3
Dirk Nowitzki 7.4
+1.1
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 8.2
Dirk Nowitzki 8.3
+0.1
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dirk Nowitzki 1.5
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dirk Nowitzki 8.5
Total Rebounds
Elgin Baylor 12.9
+2.9
Dirk Nowitzki 10.0
Assists
Elgin Baylor 4.0
+1.5
Dirk Nowitzki 2.5
Steals
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
Blocks
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dirk Nowitzki 0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dirk Nowitzki 2.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 3.2
+0.4
Dirk Nowitzki 2.8

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Elgin Baylor had more total rebounds and assists while Dirk Nowitzki had more total points.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Elgin Baylor had more field goals made (+168), total rebounds (+278) and assists (+181)
- Dirk Nowitzki played more years (+3) and games (+11), and had more points (+40) and free throws made (+227)
- Elgin Baylor had more personal fouls (+28)
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- Elgin Baylor had more field goals attempted (+519)
- Dirk Nowitzki had more free throws attempted (+106)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Elgin Baylor 12
Dirk Nowitzki 15
+3
Games
Elgin Baylor 134
Dirk Nowitzki 145
+11
Points
Elgin Baylor 3,623
Dirk Nowitzki 3,663
+40
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 1,388
+168
Dirk Nowitzki 1,220
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 3,161
+519
Dirk Nowitzki 2,642
3-Pointers Made
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dirk Nowitzki 149
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dirk Nowitzki 408
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 847
Dirk Nowitzki 1,074
+227
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 1,098
Dirk Nowitzki 1,204
+106
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dirk Nowitzki 212
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dirk Nowitzki 1,234
Total Rebounds
Elgin Baylor 1,724
+278
Dirk Nowitzki 1,446
Assists
Elgin Baylor 541
+181
Dirk Nowitzki 360
Steals
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dirk Nowitzki 149
Blocks
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dirk Nowitzki 129
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dirk Nowitzki 328
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 435
+28
Dirk Nowitzki 407

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Dirk Nowitzki had better field goal percentage and free throw percentage than Elgin Baylor.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elgin Baylor 43.9%
Dirk Nowitzki 46.2%
+2.3
3-Point Percentage
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Dirk Nowitzki 36.5%
Free Throw Percentage
Elgin Baylor 77.1%
Dirk Nowitzki 89.2%
+12.1
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