Clyde Drexler vs Elvin Hayes
Clyde Drexler and Elvin Hayes were contemporaries, their careers overlapping for 1 season. On the floor, Elvin Hayes was the higher-volume scorer (21.0 points per game to 20.4); Clyde Drexler was the more efficient scorer (54.7% true shooting to 49.2%); Clyde Drexler created more for others (5.6 assists per game to 1.8). Elvin Hayes holds the edge on accolades — 1 championship and the #42 all-time ranking to Clyde Drexler's #58.
Career averages
| Clyde Drexler | Stat | Elvin Hayes |
|---|---|---|
| 20.4 | Points / game | 21.0 |
| 6.1 | Rebounds / game | 12.5 |
| 5.6 | Assists / game | 1.8 |
| 2.0 | Steals / game | 0.7 |
| 0.7 | Blocks / game | 1.4 |
| 46.9% | Field goal % | 45.2% |
| 28.0% | 3-point % | 4.5% |
| 78.3% | Free throw % | 67.0% |
| 54.7% | True shooting % | 49.2% |
| 1,086 | Games played | 1,303 |
Advanced metrics
Advanced stats aren't available for Clyde Drexler.
Advanced stats weren't tracked in Elvin Hayes's era.
Playoff averages
| Clyde Drexler | Stat | Elvin Hayes |
|---|---|---|
| 20.4 | Points / game | 22.9 |
| 6.9 | Rebounds / game | 13.0 |
| 6.1 | Assists / game | 1.9 |
| 1.9 | Steals / game | 1.0 |
| 0.8 | Blocks / game | 2.3 |
| 44.4% | Field goal % | 46.4% |
| 26.9% | 3-point % | 0.0% |
| 78.8% | Free throw % | 65.2% |
| 145 | Playoff games | 96 |
Accolades
| Clyde Drexler | Stat | Elvin Hayes |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | MVP awards | 0 |
| 0 | Finals MVP | 0 |
| 1 | Championships | 1 |
| 9 | All-Star selections | 12 |
| 1 | All-NBA 1st Team | 3 |
| #58 | All-time GOAT rank | #42 |
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