Complete Stats Comparison of Elgin Baylor and Jalen Brunson

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Elgin Baylor and Jalen Brunson 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
Jalen Brunson1
(assists)		0
8
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
Jalen Brunson1
(assists)		0
5
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		0
stats
Jalen Brunson2
stats		1
stat		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		0
stats
Jalen Brunson2
stats		1
stat		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, out of the five main statistical categories, Elgin Baylor has better averages in points and rebounds while Jalen Brunson has better average in assists.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Elgin Baylor has better averages in points (+9.2), field goals made (+3.6), free throws made (+3.6) and total rebounds (+10.3)
- Jalen Brunson has better average in assists (+0.7)
- Elgin Baylor has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.3)
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- Elgin Baylor has higher averages in field goals attempted (+10.1) and free throws attempted (+4.8)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Elgin Baylor 27.4
+9.2
Jalen Brunson 18.2
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 10.3
+3.6
Jalen Brunson 6.7
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 23.8
+10.1
Jalen Brunson 13.7
3-Pointers Made
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Jalen Brunson 1.6
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Jalen Brunson 4.1
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 6.8
+3.6
Jalen Brunson 3.2
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 8.7
+4.8
Jalen Brunson 3.9
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Jalen Brunson 0.5
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Jalen Brunson 2.7
Total Rebounds
Elgin Baylor 13.5
+10.3
Jalen Brunson 3.2
Assists
Elgin Baylor 4.3
Jalen Brunson 5.0
+0.7
Steals
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Jalen Brunson 0.7
Blocks
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Jalen Brunson 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Jalen Brunson 1.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 3.1
+1.3
Jalen Brunson 1.8

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Elgin Baylor has more total points, rebounds and assists than Jalen Brunson.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Elgin Baylor played more years (+6) and games (+354), and has more points (+14,172), field goals made (+5,397), free throws made (+4,169), total rebounds (+9,896) and assists (+1,174)
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- Elgin Baylor has more personal fouls (+1,687)
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- Elgin Baylor has more field goals attempted (+13,426) and free throws attempted (+5,455)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Elgin Baylor 14
+6
Jalen Brunson 8
Games
Elgin Baylor 846
+354
Jalen Brunson 492
Points
Elgin Baylor 23,149
+14,172
Jalen Brunson 8,977
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 8,693
+5,397
Jalen Brunson 3,296
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 20,171
+13,426
Jalen Brunson 6,745
3-Pointers Made
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Jalen Brunson 791
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Jalen Brunson 2,038
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 5,763
+4,169
Jalen Brunson 1,594
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 7,391
+5,455
Jalen Brunson 1,936
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Jalen Brunson 230
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Jalen Brunson 1,337
Total Rebounds
Elgin Baylor 11,463
+9,896
Jalen Brunson 1,567
Assists
Elgin Baylor 3,650
+1,174
Jalen Brunson 2,476
Steals
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Jalen Brunson 356
Blocks
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Jalen Brunson 48
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Jalen Brunson 860
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 2,596
+1,687
Jalen Brunson 909

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Jalen Brunson 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%
Jalen Brunson 48.9%
+5.8
3-Point Percentage
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Jalen Brunson 38.8%
Free Throw Percentage
Elgin Baylor 78.0%
Jalen Brunson 82.3%
+4.3

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 Jalen Brunson has better average in assists.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Elgin Baylor has better averages in points (+1.6), field goals made (+1.4), free throws made (+1.0) and total rebounds (+9.0)
- Jalen Brunson has better average in assists (+1.4)
- Elgin Baylor has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.9)
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- Elgin Baylor has higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.9) and free throws attempted (+1.8)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Elgin Baylor 27.0
+1.6
Jalen Brunson 25.4
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 10.4
+1.4
Jalen Brunson 9.0
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 23.6
+3.9
Jalen Brunson 19.7
3-Pointers Made
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Jalen Brunson 2.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Jalen Brunson 5.8
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 6.3
+1.0
Jalen Brunson 5.3
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 8.2
+1.8
Jalen Brunson 6.4
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Jalen Brunson 0.7
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Jalen Brunson 3.1
Total Rebounds
Elgin Baylor 12.9
+9.0
Jalen Brunson 3.9
Assists
Elgin Baylor 4.0
Jalen Brunson 5.4
+1.4
Steals
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Jalen Brunson 0.7
Blocks
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Jalen Brunson 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Jalen Brunson 2.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 3.2
+0.9
Jalen Brunson 2.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Elgin Baylor played more years (+7) and games (+67), and has more points (+1,922), field goals made (+782), free throws made (+490), total rebounds (+1,464) and assists (+180)
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- Elgin Baylor has more personal fouls (+280)
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- Elgin Baylor has more field goals attempted (+1,843) and free throws attempted (+666)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Elgin Baylor 12
+7
Jalen Brunson 5
Games
Elgin Baylor 134
+67
Jalen Brunson 67
Points
Elgin Baylor 3,623
+1,922
Jalen Brunson 1,701
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 1,388
+782
Jalen Brunson 606
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 3,161
+1,843
Jalen Brunson 1,318
3-Pointers Made
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Jalen Brunson 132
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Jalen Brunson 386
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 847
+490
Jalen Brunson 357
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 1,098
+666
Jalen Brunson 432
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Jalen Brunson 50
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Jalen Brunson 210
Total Rebounds
Elgin Baylor 1,724
+1,464
Jalen Brunson 260
Assists
Elgin Baylor 541
+180
Jalen Brunson 361
Steals
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Jalen Brunson 48
Blocks
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Jalen Brunson 9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Jalen Brunson 136
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 435
+280
Jalen Brunson 155

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Jalen Brunson has better field goal percentage and free throw percentage than Elgin Baylor.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elgin Baylor 43.9%
Jalen Brunson 46.0%
+2.1
3-Point Percentage
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Jalen Brunson 34.2%
Free Throw Percentage
Elgin Baylor 77.1%
Jalen Brunson 82.6%
+5.5
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