Elgin Baylor vs. Joakim Noah Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Joakim Noah and Elgin Baylor that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Elgin Baylor:
1958-59 to 1971-72
Joakim Noah:
2007-08 to 2019-20

NBA Championships and Seasons

Elgin Baylor0
Joakim Noah0
Elgin Baylor14
Joakim Noah13
Elgin Baylor12
Joakim Noah8
Elgin Baylor11
Joakim Noah2

Honors and Awards

Elgin Baylor10
Joakim Noah1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Elgin Baylor10
Joakim Noah1
Elgin Baylor0 *
Joakim Noah2
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Elgin Baylor0
Joakim Noah3
Elgin Baylor0 *
Joakim Noah1
Elgin Baylor1
Joakim Noah0
* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.
Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Elgin Baylor 27.4
Joakim Noah 8.8

Elgin Baylor 13.5
Joakim Noah 9.0

Elgin Baylor 4.3
Joakim Noah 2.8

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Joakim Noah 0.8

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Joakim Noah 1.3

Totals Stats

Elgin Baylor 23,149
Joakim Noah 5,881

Elgin Baylor 11,463
Joakim Noah 6,058

Elgin Baylor 3,650
Joakim Noah 1,907

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Joakim Noah 534

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Joakim Noah 874

Elgin Baylor 846
Joakim Noah 672

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elgin Baylor .431
Joakim Noah .491

3-Point Percentage
Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Joakim Noah .000

Free Throw Percentage
Elgin Baylor .780
Joakim Noah .700

Best Season (no game minimum)

Elgin Baylor 38.3
(1962)
Joakim Noah 12.6
(2014)

Elgin Baylor 19.8
(1961)
Joakim Noah 11.3
(2014)

Elgin Baylor 5.4
(1970)
Joakim Noah 5.4
(2014)

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Joakim Noah 1.2
(2014)

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Joakim Noah 2.1
(2013)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Elgin Baylor 27.0
Joakim Noah 9.3

Elgin Baylor 12.9
Joakim Noah 10.6

Elgin Baylor 4.0
Joakim Noah 2.7

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Joakim Noah 0.9

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Joakim Noah 1.7

Totals Stats

Elgin Baylor 3,623
Joakim Noah 579

Elgin Baylor 1,724
Joakim Noah 659

Elgin Baylor 541
Joakim Noah 167

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Joakim Noah 58

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Joakim Noah 106

Elgin Baylor 134
Joakim Noah 62

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elgin Baylor .439
Joakim Noah .465

3-Point Percentage
Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Joakim Noah -

Free Throw Percentage
Elgin Baylor .769
Joakim Noah .676

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Elgin Baylor 38.6
(1962)
Joakim Noah 15.0
(2012)

Elgin Baylor 17.7
(1962)
Joakim Noah 13.1
(2009)

Elgin Baylor 5.6
(1964)
Joakim Noah 4.6
(2014)

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Joakim Noah 1.8
(2010)

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Joakim Noah 2.2
(2013)

Notes: ** Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74, this player has no data for the stat.
Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.