Complete Stats Comparison of Elgin Baylor and Klay Thompson

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Elgin Baylor and Klay Thompson 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
Klay Thompson0
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
Klay Thompson0
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		0
stats
Klay Thompson1
stat		2
stats		2
stats
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
Klay Thompson1
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 has better averages in points, rebounds and assists than Klay Thompson.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Elgin Baylor has better averages in points (+8.3), field goals made (+3.2), free throws made (+5.0), total rebounds (+10.0) and assists (+2.0)
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- Elgin Baylor has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.1)
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- Elgin Baylor has higher averages in field goals attempted (+8.0) and free throws attempted (+6.6)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Elgin Baylor 27.4
+8.3
Klay Thompson 19.1
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 10.3
+3.2
Klay Thompson 7.1
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 23.8
+8.0
Klay Thompson 15.8
3-Pointers Made
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Klay Thompson 3.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Klay Thompson 7.6
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 6.8
+5.0
Klay Thompson 1.8
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 8.7
+6.6
Klay Thompson 2.1
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Klay Thompson 0.5
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Klay Thompson 3.0
Total Rebounds
Elgin Baylor 13.5
+10.0
Klay Thompson 3.5
Assists
Elgin Baylor 4.3
+2.0
Klay Thompson 2.3
Steals
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Klay Thompson 0.8
Blocks
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Klay Thompson 0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Klay Thompson 1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 3.1
+1.1
Klay Thompson 2.0

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 Klay Thompson.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Elgin Baylor played more years (+2) and has more points (+6,613), field goals made (+2,538), free throws made (+4,234), total rebounds (+8,422) and assists (+1,662)
- Klay Thompson played more games (+19) and has more
- Elgin Baylor has more personal fouls (+891)
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- Elgin Baylor has more field goals attempted (+6,512) and free throws attempted (+5,613)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Elgin Baylor 14
+2
Klay Thompson 12
Games
Elgin Baylor 846
Klay Thompson 865
+19
Points
Elgin Baylor 23,149
+6,613
Klay Thompson 16,536
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 8,693
+2,538
Klay Thompson 6,155
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 20,171
+6,512
Klay Thompson 13,659
3-Pointers Made
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Klay Thompson 2,697
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Klay Thompson 6,563
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 5,763
+4,234
Klay Thompson 1,529
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 7,391
+5,613
Klay Thompson 1,778
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Klay Thompson 406
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Klay Thompson 2,635
Total Rebounds
Elgin Baylor 11,463
+8,422
Klay Thompson 3,041
Assists
Elgin Baylor 3,650
+1,662
Klay Thompson 1,988
Steals
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Klay Thompson 726
Blocks
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Klay Thompson 443
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Klay Thompson 1,424
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 2,596
+891
Klay Thompson 1,705

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Klay Thompson 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%
Klay Thompson 45.1%
+2.0
3-Point Percentage
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Klay Thompson 41.1%
Free Throw Percentage
Elgin Baylor 78.0%
Klay Thompson 86.0%
+8.0

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 Klay Thompson.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Elgin Baylor has better averages in points (+7.8), field goals made (+3.3), free throws made (+4.5), total rebounds (+8.9) and assists (+1.8)
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- Elgin Baylor has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.6)
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- Elgin Baylor has higher averages in field goals attempted (+7.2) and free throws attempted (+6.1)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Elgin Baylor 27.0
+7.8
Klay Thompson 19.2
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 10.4
+3.3
Klay Thompson 7.1
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 23.6
+7.2
Klay Thompson 16.4
3-Pointers Made
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Klay Thompson 3.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Klay Thompson 7.8
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 6.3
+4.5
Klay Thompson 1.8
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 8.2
+6.1
Klay Thompson 2.1
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Klay Thompson 0.5
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Klay Thompson 3.5
Total Rebounds
Elgin Baylor 12.9
+8.9
Klay Thompson 4.0
Assists
Elgin Baylor 4.0
+1.8
Klay Thompson 2.2
Steals
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Klay Thompson 0.9
Blocks
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Klay Thompson 0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Klay Thompson 1.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 3.2
+0.6
Klay Thompson 2.6

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Elgin Baylor played more years (+3) and has more points (+591), field goals made (+262), free throws made (+568), total rebounds (+1,098) and assists (+190)
- Klay Thompson played more games (+24) and has more
- Elgin Baylor has more personal fouls (+24)
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- Elgin Baylor has more field goals attempted (+576) and free throws attempted (+768)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Elgin Baylor 12
+3
Klay Thompson 9
Games
Elgin Baylor 134
Klay Thompson 158
+24
Points
Elgin Baylor 3,623
+591
Klay Thompson 3,032
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 1,388
+262
Klay Thompson 1,126
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 3,161
+576
Klay Thompson 2,585
3-Pointers Made
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Klay Thompson 501
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Klay Thompson 1,237
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 847
+568
Klay Thompson 279
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 1,098
+768
Klay Thompson 330
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Klay Thompson 79
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Klay Thompson 547
Total Rebounds
Elgin Baylor 1,724
+1,098
Klay Thompson 626
Assists
Elgin Baylor 541
+190
Klay Thompson 351
Steals
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Klay Thompson 150
Blocks
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Klay Thompson 85
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Klay Thompson 274
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 435
+24
Klay Thompson 411

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elgin Baylor 43.9%
+0.3
Klay Thompson 43.6%
3-Point Percentage
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Klay Thompson 40.5%
Free Throw Percentage
Elgin Baylor 77.1%
Klay Thompson 84.5%
+7.4
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