Robert Parish vs Elvin Hayes
Robert Parish and Elvin Hayes were contemporaries, their careers overlapping for 8 seasons. On the floor, Elvin Hayes was the higher-volume scorer (21.0 points per game to 14.5); Robert Parish was the more efficient scorer (57.1% true shooting to 49.2%); Elvin Hayes controlled the glass (12.5 rebounds per game to 9.1). Elvin Hayes holds the edge on accolades — 1 championship and the #42 all-time ranking to Robert Parish's #46.
Career averages
| Robert Parish | Stat | Elvin Hayes |
|---|---|---|
| 14.5 | Points / game | 21.0 |
| 9.1 | Rebounds / game | 12.5 |
| 1.4 | Assists / game | 1.8 |
| 0.8 | Steals / game | 0.7 |
| 1.5 | Blocks / game | 1.4 |
| 53.1% | Field goal % | 45.2% |
| 0.0% | 3-point % | 4.5% |
| 71.8% | Free throw % | 67.0% |
| 57.1% | True shooting % | 49.2% |
| 1,611 | Games played | 1,303 |
Advanced metrics
Advanced stats weren't tracked in Robert Parish's era.
Advanced stats weren't tracked in Elvin Hayes's era.
Playoff averages
| Robert Parish | Stat | Elvin Hayes |
|---|---|---|
| 15.3 | Points / game | 22.9 |
| 9.6 | Rebounds / game | 13.0 |
| 1.3 | Assists / game | 1.9 |
| 0.8 | Steals / game | 1.0 |
| 1.7 | Blocks / game | 2.3 |
| 50.5% | Field goal % | 46.4% |
| 0.0% | 3-point % | 0.0% |
| 71.4% | Free throw % | 65.2% |
| 184 | Playoff games | 96 |
Accolades
| Robert Parish | Stat | Elvin Hayes |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | MVP awards | 0 |
| 0 | Finals MVP | 0 |
| 4 | Championships | 1 |
| 9 | All-Star selections | 12 |
| 0 | All-NBA 1st Team | 3 |
| #46 | All-time GOAT rank | #42 |
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