Complete Stats Comparison of Elgin Baylor and Stephon Marbury

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Elgin Baylor and Stephon Marbury 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)		2
(points, rebounds)		14
seasons
Stephon Marbury1
(assists)		1
(assists)		13
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)		3
(points, rebounds, assists)		12
Playoffs
Stephon Marbury1
(assists)		0
5
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		5
stats		0
stats
Stephon Marbury2
stats		2
stats		2
stats
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Elgin Baylor4
stats		7
stats		2
stats
Stephon Marbury2
stats		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, out of the five main statistical categories, Elgin Baylor had better averages in points and rebounds while Stephon Marbury had better average in assists.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Elgin Baylor had better averages in points (+8.1), field goals made (+3.5), free throws made (+2.3) and total rebounds (+10.5)
- Stephon Marbury had better average in assists (+3.3)
- Elgin Baylor had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.7)
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- Elgin Baylor had higher averages in field goals attempted (+8.1) and free throws attempted (+3.0)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Elgin Baylor 27.4
+8.1
Stephon Marbury 19.3
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 10.3
+3.5
Stephon Marbury 6.8
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 23.8
+8.1
Stephon Marbury 15.7
3-Pointers Made
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Stephon Marbury 1.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Stephon Marbury 3.6
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 6.8
+2.3
Stephon Marbury 4.5
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 8.7
+3.0
Stephon Marbury 5.7
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Stephon Marbury 0.7
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Stephon Marbury 2.3
Total Rebounds
Elgin Baylor 13.5
+10.5
Stephon Marbury 3.0
Assists
Elgin Baylor 4.3
Stephon Marbury 7.6
+3.3
Steals
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Stephon Marbury 1.2
Blocks
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Stephon Marbury 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Stephon Marbury 3.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 3.1
+0.7
Stephon Marbury 2.4

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 Stephon Marbury had more total assists.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Elgin Baylor played more years (+1) and had more points (+6,852), field goals made (+2,924), free throws made (+1,995) and total rebounds (+8,947)
- Stephon Marbury had more assists (+2,821)
- Elgin Baylor had more personal fouls (+582)
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- Elgin Baylor had more field goals attempted (+6,847) and free throws attempted (+2,587)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Elgin Baylor 14
+1
Stephon Marbury 13
Games
Elgin Baylor 846
Stephon Marbury 846
Points
Elgin Baylor 23,149
+6,852
Stephon Marbury 16,297
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 8,693
+2,924
Stephon Marbury 5,769
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 20,171
+6,847
Stephon Marbury 13,324
3-Pointers Made
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Stephon Marbury 991
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Stephon Marbury 3,048
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 5,763
+1,995
Stephon Marbury 3,768
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 7,391
+2,587
Stephon Marbury 4,804
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Stephon Marbury 579
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Stephon Marbury 1,937
Total Rebounds
Elgin Baylor 11,463
+8,947
Stephon Marbury 2,516
Assists
Elgin Baylor 3,650
Stephon Marbury 6,471
+2,821
Steals
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Stephon Marbury 1,022
Blocks
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Stephon Marbury 121
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Stephon Marbury 2,547
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 2,596
+582
Stephon Marbury 2,014

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Stephon Marbury had better field goal percentage and free throw percentage than Elgin Baylor.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elgin Baylor 43.1%
Stephon Marbury 43.3%
+0.2
3-Point Percentage
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Stephon Marbury 32.5%
Free Throw Percentage
Elgin Baylor 78.0%
Stephon Marbury 78.4%
+0.4

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Elgin Baylor had better averages in points and rebounds while Stephon Marbury had better average in assists.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Elgin Baylor had better averages in points (+14.4), field goals made (+5.7), free throws made (+4.0) and total rebounds (+10.3)
- Stephon Marbury had better average in assists (+0.6)
- Elgin Baylor had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.9)
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- Elgin Baylor had higher averages in field goals attempted (+10.4) and free throws attempted (+5.1)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Elgin Baylor 27.0
+14.4
Stephon Marbury 12.6
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 10.4
+5.7
Stephon Marbury 4.7
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 23.6
+10.4
Stephon Marbury 13.2
3-Pointers Made
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Stephon Marbury 0.8
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Stephon Marbury 3.1
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 6.3
+4.0
Stephon Marbury 2.3
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 8.2
+5.1
Stephon Marbury 3.1
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Stephon Marbury 0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Stephon Marbury 1.9
Total Rebounds
Elgin Baylor 12.9
+10.3
Stephon Marbury 2.6
Assists
Elgin Baylor 4.0
Stephon Marbury 4.6
+0.6
Steals
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Stephon Marbury 0.9
Blocks
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Stephon Marbury 0.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Stephon Marbury 2.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 3.2
+0.9
Stephon Marbury 2.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Elgin Baylor played more years (+7) and games (+102), and had more points (+3,221), field goals made (+1,238), free throws made (+772), total rebounds (+1,642) and assists (+395)
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- Elgin Baylor had more personal fouls (+360)
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- Elgin Baylor had more field goals attempted (+2,739) and free throws attempted (+998)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Elgin Baylor 12
+7
Stephon Marbury 5
Games
Elgin Baylor 134
+102
Stephon Marbury 32
Points
Elgin Baylor 3,623
+3,221
Stephon Marbury 402
Field Goals Made
Elgin Baylor 1,388
+1,238
Stephon Marbury 150
Field Goals Attempted
Elgin Baylor 3,161
+2,739
Stephon Marbury 422
3-Pointers Made
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Stephon Marbury 27
3-Pointers Attempted
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Stephon Marbury 99
Free Throws Made
Elgin Baylor 847
+772
Stephon Marbury 75
Free Throws Attempted
Elgin Baylor 1,098
+998
Stephon Marbury 100
Offensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Stephon Marbury 20
Defensive Rebounds
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Stephon Marbury 62
Total Rebounds
Elgin Baylor 1,724
+1,642
Stephon Marbury 82
Assists
Elgin Baylor 541
+395
Stephon Marbury 146
Steals
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Stephon Marbury 29
Blocks
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Stephon Marbury 0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Stephon Marbury 74
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Elgin Baylor 435
+360
Stephon Marbury 75

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 Stephon Marbury.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elgin Baylor 43.9%
+8.4
Stephon Marbury 35.5%
3-Point Percentage
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Stephon Marbury 27.3%
Free Throw Percentage
Elgin Baylor 77.1%
+2.1
Stephon Marbury 75.0%
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