Complete Stats Comparison of Lonzo Ball and Elgin Baylor

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Lonzo Ball and Elgin Baylor 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
Lonzo Ball1
(assists)
0
6
seasons
Elgin Baylor2
(points, rebounds)
3
(points, rebounds, assists)
14
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Lonzo Ball0
0
0
Playoffs
Elgin Baylor3
(points, rebounds, assists)
3
(points, rebounds, assists)
12
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
Lonzo Ball2
stats
1
stat
0
stats
Elgin Baylor4
stats
7
stats
2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Lonzo Ball1
stat
1
stat
0
stats
Elgin Baylor5
stats
7
stats
2
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 has better averages in points and rebounds while Lonzo Ball has better average in assists.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Lonzo Ball has better average in assists (+1.5)
- Elgin Baylor has better averages in points (+16.0), field goals made (+6.1), free throws made (+6.1) and total rebounds (+8.0)
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- Elgin Baylor has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.0)
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- Elgin Baylor has higher averages in field goals attempted (+13.2) and free throws attempted (+7.6)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Lonzo Ball 11.4
Elgin Baylor 27.4
+16.0
Field Goals Made
Lonzo Ball 4.2
Elgin Baylor 10.3
+6.1
Field Goals Attempted
Lonzo Ball 10.6
Elgin Baylor 23.8
+13.2
Lonzo Ball 2.3
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
Lonzo Ball 6.4
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Free Throws Made
Lonzo Ball 0.7
Elgin Baylor 6.8
+6.1
Free Throws Attempted
Lonzo Ball 1.1
Elgin Baylor 8.7
+7.6
Offensive Rebounds
Lonzo Ball 1.0
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Defensive Rebounds
Lonzo Ball 4.5
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Lonzo Ball 5.5
Elgin Baylor 13.5
+8.0
Lonzo Ball 5.8
+1.5
Elgin Baylor 4.3
Lonzo Ball 1.5
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Lonzo Ball 0.6
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Lonzo Ball 2.4
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Lonzo Ball 2.1
Elgin Baylor 3.1
+1.0

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 Lonzo Ball.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

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- Elgin Baylor played more years (+8) and games (+559), and has more points (+19,887), field goals made (+7,487), free throws made (+5,575), total rebounds (+9,898) and assists (+1,972)
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- Elgin Baylor has more personal fouls (+1,994)
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- Elgin Baylor has more field goals attempted (+17,138) and free throws attempted (+7,077)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Lonzo Ball 6
Elgin Baylor 14
+8
Lonzo Ball 287
Elgin Baylor 846
+559
Lonzo Ball 3,262
Elgin Baylor 23,149
+19,887
Field Goals Made
Lonzo Ball 1,206
Elgin Baylor 8,693
+7,487
Field Goals Attempted
Lonzo Ball 3,033
Elgin Baylor 20,171
+17,138
Lonzo Ball 662
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
3-Pointers Attempted
Lonzo Ball 1,828
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Free Throws Made
Lonzo Ball 188
Elgin Baylor 5,763
+5,575
Free Throws Attempted
Lonzo Ball 314
Elgin Baylor 7,391
+7,077
Offensive Rebounds
Lonzo Ball 287
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Defensive Rebounds
Lonzo Ball 1,278
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Lonzo Ball 1,565
Elgin Baylor 11,463
+9,898
Lonzo Ball 1,678
Elgin Baylor 3,650
+1,972
Lonzo Ball 438
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Lonzo Ball 179
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Lonzo Ball 678
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Lonzo Ball 602
Elgin Baylor 2,596
+1,994

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Elgin Baylor has better field goal percentage and free throw percentage than Lonzo Ball.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Lonzo Ball 39.8%
Elgin Baylor 43.1%
+3.3
3-Point Percentage
Lonzo Ball 36.2%
Elgin Baylor -
n/a
Free Throw Percentage
Lonzo Ball 59.9%
Elgin Baylor 78.0%
+18.1

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLonzo Ball didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

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- Elgin Baylor has better averages in points (+27.0), field goals made (+10.4), free throws made (+6.3), total rebounds (+12.9) and assists (+4.0)
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- Elgin Baylor has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+3.2)
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- Elgin Baylor has higher averages in field goals attempted (+23.6) and free throws attempted (+8.2)

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLonzo Ball didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

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- Elgin Baylor played more years (+12) and games (+134), and has more points (+3,623), field goals made (+1,388), free throws made (+847), total rebounds (+1,724) and assists (+541)
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- Elgin Baylor has more personal fouls (+435)
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- Elgin Baylor has more field goals attempted (+3,161) and free throws attempted (+1,098)

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLonzo Ball didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher percentages in the Playoffs?

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- Elgin Baylor has field goal percentage (+43.9) and free throw percentage (+77.1)