Anthony Davis vs Elgin Baylor: head-to-head statistical comparison
Anthony Davis
24.0 PPG · 10.7 REB · 2.6 AST
Elgin Baylor
27.4 PPG · 13.5 REB · 4.3 AST
VS
0–3
categories
Baylor leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Davis 3Baylor 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Baylor wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
24.0
27.4
10.7
13.5
2.6
4.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Davis peak 28.1Baylor peak 38.3
The trophy case edge: Davis
1× NBA Champion (2020)10× NBA All-Star🥇×2 Olympic gold (2012, 2024)
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11× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Baylor holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Davis answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
78Davis · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
77Baylor · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Anthony Davis
$97
Falling
5-yr outlook-20%
Legacy floor26%
RarityRare
Elgin Baylor
$19
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+37% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictAnthony Davis is the more valuable card today ($97 vs. $19). Elgin Baylor carries more projected upside (+37% vs. -20% over five years).
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