Complete Stats Comparison of Elgin Baylor and Russell Westbrook

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Elgin Baylor and Russell Westbrook 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)		1
(rebounds)		14
seasons
Russell Westbrook1
(assists)		2
(points, assists)		17
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)		2
(points, rebounds)		12
Playoffs
Russell Westbrook1
(assists)		1
(assists)		14
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		2
stats		1
stat
Russell Westbrook2
stats		6
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Elgin Baylor4
stats		4
stats		1
stat
Russell Westbrook2
stats		4
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, out of the five main statistical categories, Elgin Baylor has better averages in points and rebounds while Russell Westbrook has better average in assists.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Elgin Baylor has better averages in points (+6.2), field goals made (+2.7), free throws made (+2.0) and total rebounds (+6.5)
- Russell Westbrook has better average in assists (+3.7)
- Elgin Baylor has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.5)
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- Elgin Baylor has higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.4) and free throws attempted (+2.4)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Elgin Baylor 27.4
+6.2
Russell Westbrook 21.2
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 10.3
+2.7
Russell Westbrook 7.6
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 23.8
+6.4
Russell Westbrook 17.4
3-Pointers Made
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Russell Westbrook 1.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Russell Westbrook 3.6
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 6.8
+2.0
Russell Westbrook 4.8
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 8.7
+2.4
Russell Westbrook 6.3
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Russell Westbrook 1.6
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Russell Westbrook 5.4
Total Rebounds
Elgin Baylor 13.5
+6.5
Russell Westbrook 7.0
Assists
Elgin Baylor 4.3
Russell Westbrook 8.0
+3.7
Steals
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Russell Westbrook 1.6
Blocks
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Russell Westbrook 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Russell Westbrook 3.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 3.1
+0.5
Russell Westbrook 2.6

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Russell Westbrook has more total points and assists while Elgin Baylor has more total rebounds.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Elgin Baylor has more total rebounds (+2,786)
- Russell Westbrook played more years (+3) and games (+391), and has more points (+3,056), field goals made (+735), free throws made (+219) and assists (+6,275)
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- Russell Westbrook has more personal fouls (+561)
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- Russell Westbrook has more field goals attempted (+1,319) and free throws attempted (+354)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Elgin Baylor 14
Russell Westbrook 17
+3
Games
Elgin Baylor 846
Russell Westbrook 1,237
+391
Points
Elgin Baylor 23,149
Russell Westbrook 26,205
+3,056
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 8,693
Russell Westbrook 9,428
+735
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 20,171
Russell Westbrook 21,490
+1,319
3-Pointers Made
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Russell Westbrook 1,367
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Russell Westbrook 4,477
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 5,763
Russell Westbrook 5,982
+219
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 7,391
Russell Westbrook 7,745
+354
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Russell Westbrook 1,974
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Russell Westbrook 6,703
Total Rebounds
Elgin Baylor 11,463
+2,786
Russell Westbrook 8,677
Assists
Elgin Baylor 3,650
Russell Westbrook 9,925
+6,275
Steals
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Russell Westbrook 1,955
Blocks
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Russell Westbrook 406
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Russell Westbrook 4,829
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 2,596
Russell Westbrook 3,157
+561

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elgin Baylor 43.1%
Russell Westbrook 43.9%
+0.8
3-Point Percentage
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Russell Westbrook 30.5%
Free Throw Percentage
Elgin Baylor 78.0%
+0.8
Russell Westbrook 77.2%

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 Russell Westbrook has better average in assists.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Elgin Baylor has better averages in points (+4.5), field goals made (+2.6), free throws made (+0.8) and total rebounds (+6.2)
- Russell Westbrook has better average in assists (+3.1)
- Elgin Baylor has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.3)
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- Elgin Baylor has higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.3) and free throws attempted (+1.5)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Elgin Baylor 27.0
+4.5
Russell Westbrook 22.5
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 10.4
+2.6
Russell Westbrook 7.8
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 23.6
+4.3
Russell Westbrook 19.3
3-Pointers Made
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Russell Westbrook 1.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Russell Westbrook 4.6
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 6.3
+0.8
Russell Westbrook 5.5
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 8.2
+1.5
Russell Westbrook 6.7
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Russell Westbrook 1.8
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Russell Westbrook 4.9
Total Rebounds
Elgin Baylor 12.9
+6.2
Russell Westbrook 6.7
Assists
Elgin Baylor 4.0
Russell Westbrook 7.1
+3.1
Steals
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Russell Westbrook 1.7
Blocks
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Russell Westbrook 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Russell Westbrook 3.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 3.2
+0.3
Russell Westbrook 2.9

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Elgin Baylor has more total points and rebounds while Russell Westbrook has more total assists.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Elgin Baylor has more points (+588), field goals made (+332), free throws made (+111) and total rebounds (+819)
- Russell Westbrook played more years (+2) and games (+1), and has more assists (+414)
- Elgin Baylor has more personal fouls (+44)
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- Elgin Baylor has more field goals attempted (+552) and free throws attempted (+200)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Elgin Baylor 12
Russell Westbrook 14
+2
Games
Elgin Baylor 134
Russell Westbrook 135
+1
Points
Elgin Baylor 3,623
+588
Russell Westbrook 3,035
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 1,388
+332
Russell Westbrook 1,056
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 3,161
+552
Russell Westbrook 2,609
3-Pointers Made
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Russell Westbrook 187
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Russell Westbrook 625
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 847
+111
Russell Westbrook 736
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 1,098
+200
Russell Westbrook 898
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Russell Westbrook 241
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Russell Westbrook 664
Total Rebounds
Elgin Baylor 1,724
+819
Russell Westbrook 905
Assists
Elgin Baylor 541
Russell Westbrook 955
+414
Steals
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Russell Westbrook 223
Blocks
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Russell Westbrook 42
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Russell Westbrook 501
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 435
+44
Russell Westbrook 391

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elgin Baylor 43.9%
+3.4
Russell Westbrook 40.5%
3-Point Percentage
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Russell Westbrook 29.9%
Free Throw Percentage
Elgin Baylor 77.1%
Russell Westbrook 82.0%
+4.9
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