Complete Stats Comparison of Elgin Baylor and James Worthy

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Elgin Baylor and James Worthy 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)
3
(points, rebounds, assists)
14
seasons
James Worthy0
0
12
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
James Worthy0
0
9
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
6
stats
1
stat
James Worthy1
stat
2
stats
1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Elgin Baylor5
stats
6
stats
1
stat
James Worthy1
stat
2
stats
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 James Worthy.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Elgin Baylor had better averages in points (+9.8), field goals made (+2.9), free throws made (+4.2), total rebounds (+8.4) and assists (+1.3)
-
- Elgin Baylor had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.0)
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- Elgin Baylor had higher averages in field goals attempted (+9.5) and free throws attempted (+5.3)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Elgin Baylor 27.4
+9.8
James Worthy 17.6
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 10.3
+2.9
James Worthy 7.4
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 23.8
+9.5
James Worthy 14.3
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
James Worthy 0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
James Worthy 0.5
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 6.8
+4.2
James Worthy 2.6
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 8.7
+5.3
James Worthy 3.4
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
James Worthy 1.7
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
James Worthy 3.4
Elgin Baylor 13.5
+8.4
James Worthy 5.1
Elgin Baylor 4.3
+1.3
James Worthy 3.0
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
James Worthy 1.1
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
James Worthy 0.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
James Worthy 2.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 3.1
+1.0
James Worthy 2.1

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 James Worthy.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Elgin Baylor played more years (+2) and had more points (+6,829), field goals made (+1,815), free throws made (+3,316), total rebounds (+6,755) and assists (+859)
- James Worthy played more games (+80) and had more
- Elgin Baylor had more personal fouls (+621)
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- Elgin Baylor had more field goals attempted (+6,967) and free throws attempted (+4,207)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Elgin Baylor 14
+2
James Worthy 12
Elgin Baylor 846
James Worthy 926
+80
Elgin Baylor 23,149
+6,829
James Worthy 16,320
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 8,693
+1,815
James Worthy 6,878
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 20,171
+6,967
James Worthy 13,204
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
James Worthy 117
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
James Worthy 486
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 5,763
+3,316
James Worthy 2,447
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 7,391
+4,207
James Worthy 3,184
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
James Worthy 1,561
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
James Worthy 3,147
Elgin Baylor 11,463
+6,755
James Worthy 4,708
Elgin Baylor 3,650
+859
James Worthy 2,791
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
James Worthy 1,041
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
James Worthy 624
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
James Worthy 1,859
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 2,596
+621
James Worthy 1,975

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elgin Baylor 43.1%
James Worthy 52.1%
+9.0
3-Point Percentage
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
James Worthy 24.1%
Free Throw Percentage
Elgin Baylor 78.0%
+1.1
James Worthy 76.9%

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 James Worthy.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Elgin Baylor had better averages in points (+5.9), field goals made (+1.5), free throws made (+3.0), total rebounds (+7.7) and assists (+0.8)
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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 (+7.3) and free throws attempted (+3.6)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Elgin Baylor 27.0
+5.9
James Worthy 21.1
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 10.4
+1.5
James Worthy 8.9
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 23.6
+7.3
James Worthy 16.3
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
James Worthy 0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
James Worthy 0.5
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 6.3
+3.0
James Worthy 3.3
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 8.2
+3.6
James Worthy 4.6
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
James Worthy 1.8
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
James Worthy 3.4
Elgin Baylor 12.9
+7.7
James Worthy 5.2
Elgin Baylor 4.0
+0.8
James Worthy 3.2
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
James Worthy 1.2
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
James Worthy 0.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
James Worthy 2.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 3.2
+0.7
James Worthy 2.5

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Elgin Baylor played more years (+3) and had more points (+601), field goals made (+121), free throws made (+373), total rebounds (+977) and assists (+78)
- James Worthy played more games (+9) and had more
- Elgin Baylor had more personal fouls (+83)
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- Elgin Baylor had more field goals attempted (+832) and free throws attempted (+446)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Elgin Baylor 12
+3
James Worthy 9
Elgin Baylor 134
James Worthy 143
+9
Elgin Baylor 3,623
+601
James Worthy 3,022
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 1,388
+121
James Worthy 1,267
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 3,161
+832
James Worthy 2,329
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
James Worthy 14
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
James Worthy 67
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 847
+373
James Worthy 474
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 1,098
+446
James Worthy 652
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
James Worthy 257
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
James Worthy 490
Elgin Baylor 1,724
+977
James Worthy 747
Elgin Baylor 541
+78
James Worthy 463
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
James Worthy 177
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
James Worthy 96
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
James Worthy 298
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 435
+83
James Worthy 352

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elgin Baylor 43.9%
James Worthy 54.4%
+10.5
3-Point Percentage
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
James Worthy 20.9%
Free Throw Percentage
Elgin Baylor 77.1%
+4.4
James Worthy 72.7%