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Elgin Baylor vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Elgin Baylor Los Angeles Lakers · 1934–2021 49% · #32 in the world
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Oklahoma City Thunder · 1998– 51% · #30 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Shai Gilgeous-Alexander over Elgin Baylor by just 51% to 49%. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is #30 of the 250 NBA players in the world ranking, and #2 of the 4 of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Elgin Baylor is #32, and #6 of the 14 of the Los Angeles Lakers.
Side by side
| Elgin Baylor | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #32 | #30 |
| Team | Los Angeles Lakers | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| Born | 1934 | 1998 |