Elgin Baylor vs. Paul George Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Paul George 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
Paul George:
2010-11 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Elgin Baylor0
Paul George0
Elgin Baylor14
Paul George14
Elgin Baylor12
Paul George10
Elgin Baylor11
Paul George9

Honors and Awards

Elgin Baylor10
Paul George1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Elgin Baylor10
Paul George6
Elgin Baylor0 *
Paul George2
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Elgin Baylor0
Paul George4
Elgin Baylor0 *
Paul George1
Elgin Baylor1
Paul George0
* Notes: Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.
Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Elgin Baylor 27.4
Paul George 20.8

Elgin Baylor 13.5
Paul George 6.3

Elgin Baylor 4.3
Paul George 3.7

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Paul George 1.7

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Paul George 0.4

Totals Stats

Elgin Baylor 23,149
Paul George 17,847

Elgin Baylor 11,463
Paul George 5,425

Elgin Baylor 3,650
Paul George 3,167

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Paul George 1,454

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Paul George 378

Elgin Baylor 846
Paul George 859

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elgin Baylor .431
Paul George .440

3-Point Percentage
Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Paul George .384

Free Throw Percentage
Elgin Baylor .780
Paul George .853

Best Season (no game minimum)

Elgin Baylor 38.3
(1962)
Paul George 28.0
(2019)

Elgin Baylor 19.8
(1961)
Paul George 8.2
(2019)

Elgin Baylor 5.4
(1970)
Paul George 5.7
(2022)

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Paul George 2.2
(2019)

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Paul George 0.6
(2013)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Elgin Baylor 27.0
Paul George 21.3

Elgin Baylor 12.9
Paul George 7.5

Elgin Baylor 4.0
Paul George 4.1

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Paul George 1.5

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Paul George 0.5

Totals Stats

Elgin Baylor 3,623
Paul George 2,299

Elgin Baylor 1,724
Paul George 813

Elgin Baylor 541
Paul George 444

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Paul George 165

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Paul George 59

Elgin Baylor 134
Paul George 108

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elgin Baylor .439
Paul George .424

3-Point Percentage
Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Paul George .351

Free Throw Percentage
Elgin Baylor .769
Paul George .825

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Elgin Baylor 38.6
(1962)
Paul George 28.6
(2019)

Elgin Baylor 17.7
(1962)
Paul George 9.6
(2021)

Elgin Baylor 5.6
(1964)
Paul George 7.3
(2017)

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Paul George 2.2
(2014)

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Paul George 2.0
(2011)

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.