Complete Stats Comparison of Elgin Baylor and Metta World Peace

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Elgin Baylor and Metta World Peace 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
Metta World Peace0
0
17
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
Metta World Peace0
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
5
stats
2
stats
Metta World Peace1
stat
3
stats
0
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Elgin Baylor5
stats
7
stats
2
stats
Metta World Peace1
stat
1
stat
0
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, Elgin Baylor had better averages in points, rebounds and assists than Metta World Peace.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Elgin Baylor had better averages in points (+14.2), field goals made (+5.6), free throws made (+4.2), total rebounds (+9.0) and assists (+1.6)
-
- Elgin Baylor had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.5)
-
- Elgin Baylor had higher averages in field goals attempted (+12.4) and free throws attempted (+5.1)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Elgin Baylor 27.4
+14.2
Metta World Peace 13.2
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 10.3
+5.6
Metta World Peace 4.7
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 23.8
+12.4
Metta World Peace 11.4
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Metta World Peace 1.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Metta World Peace 3.4
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 6.8
+4.2
Metta World Peace 2.6
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 8.7
+5.1
Metta World Peace 3.6
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Metta World Peace 1.2
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Metta World Peace 3.3
Elgin Baylor 13.5
+9.0
Metta World Peace 4.5
Elgin Baylor 4.3
+1.6
Metta World Peace 2.7
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Metta World Peace 1.7
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Metta World Peace 0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Metta World Peace 1.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 3.1
+0.5
Metta World Peace 2.6

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 Metta World Peace.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Elgin Baylor had more points (+10,091), field goals made (+4,027), free throws made (+3,191), total rebounds (+7,015) and assists (+1,019)
- Metta World Peace played more years (+3) and games (+145), and had more
- Elgin Baylor had more personal fouls (+10)
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- Elgin Baylor had more field goals attempted (+8,905) and free throws attempted (+3,795)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Elgin Baylor 14
Metta World Peace 17
+3
Elgin Baylor 846
Metta World Peace 991
+145
Elgin Baylor 23,149
+10,091
Metta World Peace 13,058
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 8,693
+4,027
Metta World Peace 4,666
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 20,171
+8,905
Metta World Peace 11,266
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Metta World Peace 1,154
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Metta World Peace 3,402
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 5,763
+3,191
Metta World Peace 2,572
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 7,391
+3,795
Metta World Peace 3,596
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Metta World Peace 1,159
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Metta World Peace 3,289
Elgin Baylor 11,463
+7,015
Metta World Peace 4,448
Elgin Baylor 3,650
+1,019
Metta World Peace 2,631
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Metta World Peace 1,721
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Metta World Peace 522
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Metta World Peace 1,791
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 2,596
+10
Metta World Peace 2,586

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Elgin Baylor had better field goal percentage and free throw percentage than Metta World Peace.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elgin Baylor 43.1%
+1.7
Metta World Peace 41.4%
3-Point Percentage
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Metta World Peace 33.9%
Free Throw Percentage
Elgin Baylor 78.0%
+6.5
Metta World Peace 71.5%

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 Metta World Peace.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Elgin Baylor had better averages in points (+13.1), field goals made (+5.3), free throws made (+4.1), total rebounds (+8.1) and assists (+1.2)
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- Elgin Baylor had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.3)
-
- Elgin Baylor had higher averages in field goals attempted (+10.6) and free throws attempted (+5.1)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Elgin Baylor 27.0
+13.1
Metta World Peace 13.9
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 10.4
+5.3
Metta World Peace 5.1
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 23.6
+10.6
Metta World Peace 13.0
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Metta World Peace 1.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Metta World Peace 4.9
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 6.3
+4.1
Metta World Peace 2.2
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 8.2
+5.1
Metta World Peace 3.1
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Metta World Peace 1.4
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Metta World Peace 3.4
Elgin Baylor 12.9
+8.1
Metta World Peace 4.8
Elgin Baylor 4.0
+1.2
Metta World Peace 2.8
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Metta World Peace 1.5
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Metta World Peace 0.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Metta World Peace 1.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 3.2
+0.3
Metta World Peace 2.9

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Elgin Baylor had more total points, rebounds and assists than Metta World Peace.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Elgin Baylor played more years (+3) and games (+49), and had more points (+2,443), field goals made (+957), free throws made (+657), total rebounds (+1,316) and assists (+307)
-
- Elgin Baylor had more personal fouls (+191)
-
- Elgin Baylor had more field goals attempted (+2,053) and free throws attempted (+832)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Elgin Baylor 12
+3
Metta World Peace 9
Elgin Baylor 134
+49
Metta World Peace 85
Elgin Baylor 3,623
+2,443
Metta World Peace 1,180
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 1,388
+957
Metta World Peace 431
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 3,161
+2,053
Metta World Peace 1,108
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Metta World Peace 128
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Metta World Peace 415
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 847
+657
Metta World Peace 190
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 1,098
+832
Metta World Peace 266
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Metta World Peace 120
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Metta World Peace 288
Elgin Baylor 1,724
+1,316
Metta World Peace 408
Elgin Baylor 541
+307
Metta World Peace 234
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Metta World Peace 131
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Metta World Peace 56
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Metta World Peace 141
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 435
+191
Metta World Peace 244

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Elgin Baylor had better field goal percentage and free throw percentage than Metta World Peace.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elgin Baylor 43.9%
+5.0
Metta World Peace 38.9%
3-Point Percentage
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Metta World Peace 30.8%
Free Throw Percentage
Elgin Baylor 77.1%
+5.7
Metta World Peace 71.4%