Complete Stats Comparison of Elgin Baylor and Josh Giddey

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Elgin Baylor and Josh Giddey 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
Josh Giddey1
(assists)		0
4
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
Josh Giddey0
0
1
Playoff

- 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		1
stat
Josh Giddey2
stats		1
stat		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Elgin Baylor5
stats		7
stats		0
stats
Josh Giddey1
stat		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 Josh Giddey has better average in assists.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Elgin Baylor has better averages in points (+13.3), field goals made (+4.6), free throws made (+5.2) and total rebounds (+6.0)
- Josh Giddey has better average in assists (+1.8)
- Elgin Baylor has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.4)
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- Elgin Baylor has higher averages in field goals attempted (+11.5) and free throws attempted (+6.7)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Elgin Baylor 27.4
+13.3
Josh Giddey 14.1
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 10.3
+4.6
Josh Giddey 5.7
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 23.8
+11.5
Josh Giddey 12.3
3-Pointers Made
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Josh Giddey 1.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Josh Giddey 3.5
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 6.8
+5.2
Josh Giddey 1.6
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 8.7
+6.7
Josh Giddey 2.0
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Josh Giddey 1.7
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Josh Giddey 5.8
Total Rebounds
Elgin Baylor 13.5
+6.0
Josh Giddey 7.5
Assists
Elgin Baylor 4.3
Josh Giddey 6.1
+1.8
Steals
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Josh Giddey 0.9
Blocks
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Josh Giddey 0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Josh Giddey 2.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 3.1
+1.4
Josh Giddey 1.7

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 Josh Giddey.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Elgin Baylor played more years (+10) and games (+566), and has more points (+19,207), field goals made (+7,100), free throws made (+5,326), total rebounds (+9,363) and assists (+1,947)
-
- Elgin Baylor has more personal fouls (+2,132)
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- Elgin Baylor has more field goals attempted (+16,738) and free throws attempted (+6,819)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Elgin Baylor 14
+10
Josh Giddey 4
Games
Elgin Baylor 846
+566
Josh Giddey 280
Points
Elgin Baylor 23,149
+19,207
Josh Giddey 3,942
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 8,693
+7,100
Josh Giddey 1,593
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 20,171
+16,738
Josh Giddey 3,433
3-Pointers Made
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Josh Giddey 319
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Josh Giddey 968
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 5,763
+5,326
Josh Giddey 437
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 7,391
+6,819
Josh Giddey 572
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Josh Giddey 484
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Josh Giddey 1,616
Total Rebounds
Elgin Baylor 11,463
+9,363
Josh Giddey 2,100
Assists
Elgin Baylor 3,650
+1,947
Josh Giddey 1,703
Steals
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Josh Giddey 244
Blocks
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Josh Giddey 140
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Josh Giddey 752
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 2,596
+2,132
Josh Giddey 464

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Elgin Baylor has better free throw percentage while Josh Giddey has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elgin Baylor 43.1%
Josh Giddey 46.4%
+3.3
3-Point Percentage
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Josh Giddey 33.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Elgin Baylor 78.0%
+1.6
Josh Giddey 76.4%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Elgin Baylor has better averages in points, rebounds and assists than Josh Giddey.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Elgin Baylor has better averages in points (+18.3), field goals made (+7.0), free throws made (+5.6), total rebounds (+9.3) and assists (+1.9)
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- Elgin Baylor has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+2.3)
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- Elgin Baylor has higher averages in field goals attempted (+16.1) and free throws attempted (+7.4)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Elgin Baylor 27.0
+18.3
Josh Giddey 8.7
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 10.4
+7.0
Josh Giddey 3.4
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 23.6
+16.1
Josh Giddey 7.5
3-Pointers Made
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Josh Giddey 1.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Josh Giddey 3.4
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 6.3
+5.6
Josh Giddey 0.7
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 8.2
+7.4
Josh Giddey 0.8
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Josh Giddey 0.7
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Josh Giddey 2.9
Total Rebounds
Elgin Baylor 12.9
+9.3
Josh Giddey 3.6
Assists
Elgin Baylor 4.0
+1.9
Josh Giddey 2.1
Steals
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Josh Giddey 0.2
Blocks
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Josh Giddey 0.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Josh Giddey 1.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 3.2
+2.3
Josh Giddey 0.9

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Elgin Baylor played more years (+11) and games (+124), and has more points (+3,536), field goals made (+1,354), free throws made (+840), total rebounds (+1,688) and assists (+520)
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- Elgin Baylor has more personal fouls (+426)
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- Elgin Baylor has more field goals attempted (+3,086) and free throws attempted (+1,090)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Elgin Baylor 12
+11
Josh Giddey 1
Games
Elgin Baylor 134
+124
Josh Giddey 10
Points
Elgin Baylor 3,623
+3,536
Josh Giddey 87
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 1,388
+1,354
Josh Giddey 34
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 3,161
+3,086
Josh Giddey 75
3-Pointers Made
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Josh Giddey 12
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Josh Giddey 34
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 847
+840
Josh Giddey 7
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 1,098
+1,090
Josh Giddey 8
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Josh Giddey 7
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Josh Giddey 29
Total Rebounds
Elgin Baylor 1,724
+1,688
Josh Giddey 36
Assists
Elgin Baylor 541
+520
Josh Giddey 21
Steals
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Josh Giddey 2
Blocks
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Josh Giddey 4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Josh Giddey 12
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 435
+426
Josh Giddey 9

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elgin Baylor 43.9%
Josh Giddey 45.3%
+1.4
3-Point Percentage
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Josh Giddey 35.3%
Free Throw Percentage
Elgin Baylor 77.1%
Josh Giddey 87.5%
+10.4
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