Complete Stats Comparison of Elgin Baylor and John Wall

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Elgin Baylor and John Wall 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
John Wall1
(assists)		1
(assists)		11
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
John Wall1
(assists)		0
4
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		6
stats		2
stats
John Wall2
stats		2
stats		0
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
John Wall2
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 John Wall has better average in assists.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Elgin Baylor has better averages in points (+8.7), field goals made (+3.5), free throws made (+2.6) and total rebounds (+9.3)
- John Wall has better average in assists (+4.6)
- Elgin Baylor has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.9)
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- Elgin Baylor has higher averages in field goals attempted (+8.1) and free throws attempted (+3.3)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Elgin Baylor 27.4
+8.7
John Wall 18.7
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 10.3
+3.5
John Wall 6.8
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 23.8
+8.1
John Wall 15.7
3-Pointers Made
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
John Wall 1.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
John Wall 3.1
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 6.8
+2.6
John Wall 4.2
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 8.7
+3.3
John Wall 5.4
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
John Wall 0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
John Wall 3.6
Total Rebounds
Elgin Baylor 13.5
+9.3
John Wall 4.2
Assists
Elgin Baylor 4.3
John Wall 8.9
+4.6
Steals
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
John Wall 1.6
Blocks
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
John Wall 0.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
John Wall 3.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 3.1
+0.9
John Wall 2.2

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 John Wall has more total assists.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Elgin Baylor played more years (+3) and games (+199), and has more points (+11,061), field goals made (+4,320), free throws made (+3,072) and total rebounds (+8,759)
- John Wall has more assists (+2,085)
- Elgin Baylor has more personal fouls (+1,202)
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- Elgin Baylor has more field goals attempted (+10,000) and free throws attempted (+3,923)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Elgin Baylor 14
+3
John Wall 11
Games
Elgin Baylor 846
+199
John Wall 647
Points
Elgin Baylor 23,149
+11,061
John Wall 12,088
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 8,693
+4,320
John Wall 4,373
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 20,171
+10,000
John Wall 10,171
3-Pointers Made
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
John Wall 651
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
John Wall 2,021
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 5,763
+3,072
John Wall 2,691
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 7,391
+3,923
John Wall 3,468
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
John Wall 361
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
John Wall 2,343
Total Rebounds
Elgin Baylor 11,463
+8,759
John Wall 2,704
Assists
Elgin Baylor 3,650
John Wall 5,735
+2,085
Steals
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
John Wall 1,045
Blocks
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
John Wall 439
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
John Wall 2,412
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 2,596
+1,202
John Wall 1,394

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elgin Baylor 43.1%
+0.1
John Wall 43.0%
3-Point Percentage
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
John Wall 32.2%
Free Throw Percentage
Elgin Baylor 78.0%
+0.4
John Wall 77.6%

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 John Wall has better average in assists.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Elgin Baylor has better averages in points (+5.1), field goals made (+2.7), free throws made (+0.8) and total rebounds (+8.6)
- John Wall has better average in assists (+5.8)
- Elgin Baylor has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.9)
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- Elgin Baylor has higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.2) and free throws attempted (+1.5)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Elgin Baylor 27.0
+5.1
John Wall 21.9
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 10.4
+2.7
John Wall 7.7
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 23.6
+5.2
John Wall 18.4
3-Pointers Made
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
John Wall 0.9
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
John Wall 3.5
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 6.3
+0.8
John Wall 5.5
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 8.2
+1.5
John Wall 6.7
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
John Wall 0.5
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
John Wall 3.8
Total Rebounds
Elgin Baylor 12.9
+8.6
John Wall 4.3
Assists
Elgin Baylor 4.0
John Wall 9.8
+5.8
Steals
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
John Wall 1.7
Blocks
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
John Wall 1.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
John Wall 3.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 3.2
+0.9
John Wall 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 John Wall.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Elgin Baylor played more years (+8) and games (+97), and has more points (+2,813), field goals made (+1,102), free throws made (+644), total rebounds (+1,565) and assists (+177)
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- Elgin Baylor has more personal fouls (+351)
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- Elgin Baylor has more field goals attempted (+2,479) and free throws attempted (+851)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Elgin Baylor 12
+8
John Wall 4
Games
Elgin Baylor 134
+97
John Wall 37
Points
Elgin Baylor 3,623
+2,813
John Wall 810
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 1,388
+1,102
John Wall 286
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 3,161
+2,479
John Wall 682
3-Pointers Made
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
John Wall 35
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
John Wall 131
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 847
+644
John Wall 203
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 1,098
+851
John Wall 247
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
John Wall 20
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
John Wall 139
Total Rebounds
Elgin Baylor 1,724
+1,565
John Wall 159
Assists
Elgin Baylor 541
+177
John Wall 364
Steals
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
John Wall 64
Blocks
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
John Wall 41
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
John Wall 145
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 435
+351
John Wall 84

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elgin Baylor 43.9%
+2.0
John Wall 41.9%
3-Point Percentage
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
John Wall 26.7%
Free Throw Percentage
Elgin Baylor 77.1%
John Wall 82.2%
+5.1
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