Complete Stats Comparison of Elgin Baylor and Ron Harper

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Elgin Baylor and Ron Harper 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)		2
(points, rebounds)		14
seasons
Ron Harper0
1
(assists)		15
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
Ron Harper0
0
10
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		4
stats		1
stat
Ron Harper1
stat		4
stats		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		1
stat
Ron Harper1
stat		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, Elgin Baylor had better averages in points, rebounds and assists than Ron Harper.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Elgin Baylor had better averages in points (+13.6), field goals made (+5.0), free throws made (+4.1), total rebounds (+9.2) and assists (+0.4)
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- Elgin Baylor had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.8)
-
- Elgin Baylor had higher averages in field goals attempted (+12.0) and free throws attempted (+4.9)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Elgin Baylor 27.4
+13.6
Ron Harper 13.8
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 10.3
+5.0
Ron Harper 5.3
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 23.8
+12.0
Ron Harper 11.8
3-Pointers Made
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Ron Harper 0.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Ron Harper 1.8
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 6.8
+4.1
Ron Harper 2.7
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 8.7
+4.9
Ron Harper 3.8
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Ron Harper 1.3
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Ron Harper 3.0
Total Rebounds
Elgin Baylor 13.5
+9.2
Ron Harper 4.3
Assists
Elgin Baylor 4.3
+0.4
Ron Harper 3.9
Steals
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Ron Harper 1.7
Blocks
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Ron Harper 0.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Ron Harper 2.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 3.1
+0.8
Ron Harper 2.3

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 had more total points and rebounds while Ron Harper had more total assists.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Elgin Baylor had more points (+9,239), field goals made (+3,367), free throws made (+3,028) and total rebounds (+7,154)
- Ron Harper played more years (+1) and games (+163), and had more assists (+266)
- Elgin Baylor had more personal fouls (+272)
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- Elgin Baylor had more field goals attempted (+8,225) and free throws attempted (+3,592)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Elgin Baylor 14
Ron Harper 15
+1
Games
Elgin Baylor 846
Ron Harper 1,009
+163
Points
Elgin Baylor 23,149
+9,239
Ron Harper 13,910
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 8,693
+3,367
Ron Harper 5,326
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 20,171
+8,225
Ron Harper 11,946
3-Pointers Made
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Ron Harper 523
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Ron Harper 1,811
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 5,763
+3,028
Ron Harper 2,735
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 7,391
+3,592
Ron Harper 3,799
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Ron Harper 1,322
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Ron Harper 2,987
Total Rebounds
Elgin Baylor 11,463
+7,154
Ron Harper 4,309
Assists
Elgin Baylor 3,650
Ron Harper 3,916
+266
Steals
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Ron Harper 1,716
Blocks
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Ron Harper 729
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Ron Harper 2,251
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 2,596
+272
Ron Harper 2,324

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elgin Baylor 43.1%
Ron Harper 44.6%
+1.5
3-Point Percentage
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Ron Harper 28.9%
Free Throw Percentage
Elgin Baylor 78.0%
+6.0
Ron Harper 72.0%

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 Ron Harper.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Elgin Baylor had better averages in points (+18.0), field goals made (+6.9), free throws made (+4.9), total rebounds (+9.2) and assists (+1.3)
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- Elgin Baylor had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.0)
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- Elgin Baylor had higher averages in field goals attempted (+15.7) and free throws attempted (+6.1)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Elgin Baylor 27.0
+18.0
Ron Harper 9.0
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 10.4
+6.9
Ron Harper 3.5
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 23.6
+15.7
Ron Harper 7.9
3-Pointers Made
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Ron Harper 0.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Ron Harper 1.7
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 6.3
+4.9
Ron Harper 1.4
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 8.2
+6.1
Ron Harper 2.1
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Ron Harper 1.1
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Ron Harper 2.6
Total Rebounds
Elgin Baylor 12.9
+9.2
Ron Harper 3.7
Assists
Elgin Baylor 4.0
+1.3
Ron Harper 2.7
Steals
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Ron Harper 1.3
Blocks
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Ron Harper 0.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Ron Harper 1.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 3.2
+1.0
Ron Harper 2.2

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Elgin Baylor played more years (+2) and games (+22), and had more points (+2,610), field goals made (+991), free throws made (+685), total rebounds (+1,307) and assists (+236)
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- Elgin Baylor had more personal fouls (+191)
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- Elgin Baylor had more field goals attempted (+2,278) and free throws attempted (+866)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Elgin Baylor 12
+2
Ron Harper 10
Games
Elgin Baylor 134
+22
Ron Harper 112
Points
Elgin Baylor 3,623
+2,610
Ron Harper 1,013
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 1,388
+991
Ron Harper 397
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 3,161
+2,278
Ron Harper 883
3-Pointers Made
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Ron Harper 57
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Ron Harper 195
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 847
+685
Ron Harper 162
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 1,098
+866
Ron Harper 232
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Ron Harper 126
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Ron Harper 291
Total Rebounds
Elgin Baylor 1,724
+1,307
Ron Harper 417
Assists
Elgin Baylor 541
+236
Ron Harper 305
Steals
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Ron Harper 141
Blocks
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Ron Harper 76
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Ron Harper 120
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 435
+191
Ron Harper 244

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elgin Baylor 43.9%
Ron Harper 45.0%
+1.1
3-Point Percentage
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Ron Harper 29.2%
Free Throw Percentage
Elgin Baylor 77.1%
+7.3
Ron Harper 69.8%
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