Kevin McHale vs Elvin Hayes
Kevin McHale and Elvin Hayes were contemporaries, their careers overlapping for 4 seasons. On the floor, Elvin Hayes was the higher-volume scorer (21.0 points per game to 17.8); Kevin McHale was the more efficient scorer (60.4% true shooting to 49.2%); Elvin Hayes controlled the glass (12.5 rebounds per game to 7.3). Elvin Hayes holds the edge on accolades — 1 championship and the #42 all-time ranking to Kevin McHale's #45.
Career averages
| Kevin McHale | Stat | Elvin Hayes |
|---|---|---|
| 17.8 | Points / game | 21.0 |
| 7.3 | Rebounds / game | 12.5 |
| 1.7 | Assists / game | 1.8 |
| 0.4 | Steals / game | 0.7 |
| 1.7 | Blocks / game | 1.4 |
| 54.9% | Field goal % | 45.2% |
| 9.3% | 3-point % | 4.5% |
| 78.9% | Free throw % | 67.0% |
| 60.4% | True shooting % | 49.2% |
| 971 | Games played | 1,303 |
Advanced metrics
Advanced stats weren't tracked in Kevin McHale's era.
Advanced stats weren't tracked in Elvin Hayes's era.
Playoff averages
| Kevin McHale | Stat | Elvin Hayes |
|---|---|---|
| 18.8 | Points / game | 22.9 |
| 7.4 | Rebounds / game | 13.0 |
| 1.6 | Assists / game | 1.9 |
| 0.4 | Steals / game | 1.0 |
| 1.7 | Blocks / game | 2.3 |
| 55.7% | Field goal % | 46.4% |
| 14.6% | 3-point % | 0.0% |
| 77.0% | Free throw % | 65.2% |
| 169 | Playoff games | 96 |
Accolades
| Kevin McHale | Stat | Elvin Hayes |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | MVP awards | 0 |
| 0 | Finals MVP | 0 |
| 3 | Championships | 1 |
| 7 | All-Star selections | 12 |
| 1 | All-NBA 1st Team | 3 |
| #45 | All-time GOAT rank | #42 |
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