Elgin Baylor vs Jimmy Butler: head-to-head statistical comparison
Elgin Baylor
27.4 PPG · 13.5 REB · 4.3 AST
Jimmy Butler
18.4 PPG · 5.4 REB · 4.4 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Baylor leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Baylor 2Butler 5
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Butler wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
27.4
18.4
13.5
5.4
4.3
4.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Baylor peak 38.3Butler peak 23.9
The trophy case edge: Baylor
11× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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6× NBA All-Star5× All-Defensive Second Team1× Most Improved Player (2015)
The verdict
Baylor holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Butler answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
77Baylor · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
80Butler · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Elgin Baylor
$19
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+37% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Jimmy Butler
$39
Falling
5-yr outlook-8%
Legacy floor41%
RarityRare
Card verdictJimmy Butler is the more valuable card today ($39 vs. $19). Elgin Baylor carries more projected upside (+37% vs. -8% over five years).
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