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Elgin Baylor vs Patrick Ewing
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Elgin Baylor Los Angeles Lakers · 1934–2021 51% · #32 in the world
- Patrick Ewing New York Knicks · 1962– 49% · #33 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Elgin Baylor over Patrick Ewing by just 51% to 49%. Elgin Baylor is #32 of the 250 NBA players in the world ranking, and #6 of the 14 of the Los Angeles Lakers. Patrick Ewing is #33, and #1 of the 13 of the New York Knicks.
Side by side
| Elgin Baylor | Patrick Ewing | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #32 | #33 |
| Team | Los Angeles Lakers | New York Knicks |
| Born | 1934 | 1962 |