Elgin Baylor vs. Russell Westbrook Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Russell Westbrook 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
Russell Westbrook:
2008-09 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Elgin Baylor0
Russell Westbrook0
Elgin Baylor14
Russell Westbrook16
Elgin Baylor12
Russell Westbrook12
Elgin Baylor11
Russell Westbrook9

Honors and Awards

Elgin Baylor0
Russell Westbrook1
Elgin Baylor10
Russell Westbrook2
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Elgin Baylor10
Russell Westbrook9
Elgin Baylor0
Russell Westbrook2
Elgin Baylor0
Russell Westbrook3
Elgin Baylor1
Russell Westbrook0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Elgin Baylor 27.4
Russell Westbrook 21.8

Elgin Baylor 13.5
Russell Westbrook 7.2

Elgin Baylor 4.3
Russell Westbrook 8.2

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Russell Westbrook 1.6

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Russell Westbrook 0.3

Totals Stats

Elgin Baylor 23,149
Russell Westbrook 25,118

Elgin Baylor 11,463
Russell Westbrook 8,264

Elgin Baylor 3,650
Russell Westbrook 9,427

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Russell Westbrook 1,840

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Russell Westbrook 367

Elgin Baylor 846
Russell Westbrook 1,154

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elgin Baylor .431
Russell Westbrook .438

3-Point Percentage
Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Russell Westbrook .304

Free Throw Percentage
Elgin Baylor .780
Russell Westbrook .776

Best Season (no game minimum)

Elgin Baylor 38.3
(1962)
Russell Westbrook 31.6
(2017)

Elgin Baylor 19.8
(1961)
Russell Westbrook 11.5
(2021)

Elgin Baylor 5.4
(1970)
Russell Westbrook 11.7
(2021)

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Russell Westbrook 2.1
(2015)

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Russell Westbrook 0.5
(2023)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Elgin Baylor 27.0
Russell Westbrook 24.5

Elgin Baylor 12.9
Russell Westbrook 7.2

Elgin Baylor 4.0
Russell Westbrook 7.9

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Russell Westbrook 1.8

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Russell Westbrook 0.3

Totals Stats

Elgin Baylor 3,623
Russell Westbrook 2,845

Elgin Baylor 1,724
Russell Westbrook 832

Elgin Baylor 541
Russell Westbrook 911

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Russell Westbrook 204

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Russell Westbrook 38

Elgin Baylor 134
Russell Westbrook 116

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Elgin Baylor .439
Russell Westbrook .408

3-Point Percentage
Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Russell Westbrook .299

Free Throw Percentage
Elgin Baylor .769
Russell Westbrook .828

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Elgin Baylor 38.6
(1962)
Russell Westbrook 37.4
(2017)

Elgin Baylor 17.7
(1962)
Russell Westbrook 12.0
(2018)

Elgin Baylor 5.6
(1964)
Russell Westbrook 11.8
(2021)

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Russell Westbrook 3.0
(2013)

Elgin Baylor -
n/a **
Russell Westbrook 1.4
(2023)

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.