Carmelo Anthony vs Elgin Baylor: head-to-head statistical comparison
Carmelo Anthony
22.4 PPG · 6.2 REB · 2.7 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
Anthony 5Baylor 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Anthony wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
22.4
27.4
6.2
13.5
2.7
4.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Anthony peak 28.9Baylor peak 38.3
The trophy case edge: Anthony
10× NBA All-Star1× Scoring champion (2013)🥇×3 Olympic gold
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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). Anthony answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
83Anthony · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
77Baylor · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Carmelo Anthony
$25
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+36%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Elgin Baylor
$19
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+37% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictCarmelo Anthony is the more valuable card today ($25 vs. $19). Elgin Baylor carries more projected upside (+37% vs. +36% over five years).
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