Elgin Baylor vs. Michael Jordan Comparison

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

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
Michael Jordan:
1984-85 to 2002-03

NBA Championships and Seasons

Elgin Baylor0
Michael Jordan6
Elgin Baylor14
Michael Jordan15
Elgin Baylor12
Michael Jordan13
Elgin Baylor11
Michael Jordan14

Honors and Awards

Elgin Baylor0
Michael Jordan5
Elgin Baylor0 *
Michael Jordan6
Elgin Baylor10
Michael Jordan10
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Elgin Baylor10
Michael Jordan11
Elgin Baylor0 *
Michael Jordan9
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Elgin Baylor0
Michael Jordan9
Elgin Baylor0 *
Michael Jordan1
Elgin Baylor0
Michael Jordan10
Elgin Baylor0 *
Michael Jordan3
Elgin Baylor1
Michael Jordan1
* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.
Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.
Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Elgin Baylor 27.4
Michael Jordan 30.1

Elgin Baylor 13.5
Michael Jordan 6.2

Elgin Baylor 4.3
Michael Jordan 5.3

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Michael Jordan 2.3

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Michael Jordan 0.8

Totals Stats

Elgin Baylor 23,149
Michael Jordan 32,292

Elgin Baylor 11,463
Michael Jordan 6,672

Elgin Baylor 3,650
Michael Jordan 5,633

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Michael Jordan 2,514

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Michael Jordan 893

Elgin Baylor 846
Michael Jordan 1,072

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elgin Baylor .431
Michael Jordan .497

3-Point Percentage
Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Michael Jordan .327

Free Throw Percentage
Elgin Baylor .780
Michael Jordan .835

Best Season (no game minimum)

Elgin Baylor 38.3
(1962)
Michael Jordan 37.1
(1987)

Elgin Baylor 19.8
(1961)
Michael Jordan 8.0
(1989)

Elgin Baylor 5.4
(1970)
Michael Jordan 8.0
(1989)

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Michael Jordan 3.2
(1988)

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Michael Jordan 1.6
(1988)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Elgin Baylor 27.0
Michael Jordan 33.4

Elgin Baylor 12.9
Michael Jordan 6.4

Elgin Baylor 4.0
Michael Jordan 5.7

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Michael Jordan 2.1

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Michael Jordan 0.9

Totals Stats

Elgin Baylor 3,623
Michael Jordan 5,987

Elgin Baylor 1,724
Michael Jordan 1,152

Elgin Baylor 541
Michael Jordan 1,022

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Michael Jordan 376

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Michael Jordan 158

Elgin Baylor 134
Michael Jordan 179

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elgin Baylor .439
Michael Jordan .487

3-Point Percentage
Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Michael Jordan .332

Free Throw Percentage
Elgin Baylor .769
Michael Jordan .828

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Elgin Baylor 38.6
(1962)
Michael Jordan 43.7
(1986)

Elgin Baylor 17.7
(1962)
Michael Jordan 7.9
(1997)

Elgin Baylor 5.6
(1964)
Michael Jordan 8.5
(1985)

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Michael Jordan 2.8
(1990)

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Michael Jordan 2.3
(1987)

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.