Who is better, Baylor or Thompson?
Elgin Baylor leads with a GOAT score of 85.3 against 85.2 for Tina Thompson — a gap of 0.1 points on GOAT Rank's weighted model.
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Baylor vs Thompson
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Quick answer
GOAT Rank currently ranks Elgin Baylor above Tina Thompson: 85.3 vs 85.2. Elgin Baylor leads on Dominance, Peak, Statistics. Tina Thompson leads on Longevity, Honours.
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BaylorWinner
85.3Baylor wins: Dominance, Peak, Statistics
Thompson
85.2Thompson wins: Longevity, Honours
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Time range
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Category radar
Verdict
Weighted GOAT score
🇺🇸 Elgin Baylor
85.3
Baylor leads in 3 of 5 weighted categories.
1. Elgin Baylor
2. Tina Thompson
Category breakdown
Season form · Form index per season
Career timeline · Form index per season
Cumulative output season by season — the shape of each career against the other.
GOAT pace tracker
Career stage · GOAT pace
Through season 5 · Form index per season1. 🇺🇸 Elgin Baylor5 seasons played · career day 1,825161.6 points per game
Setting the pace at this stage
2. 🇺🇸 Tina Thompson5 seasons played · career day 1,82577.6 points per game
-52.0% vs Baylor at the same stage
| Ghost race · career day | 30 | 100 | 365 | 1000 | 1825 | 3650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 Baylor | 0 | 0 | 24.9 | 54.5 | 161.6 | 257.3 |
| 🇺🇸 Thompson | 0 | 0 | 7.1 | 22.6 | 77.6 | 147 |
Careers are aligned from debut; the first 5 season periods are measured against the same career window.
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GOAT Rank · the data
Baylor85.3
Thompson85.2
FAQ
Where does Thompson beat Baylor?
Thompson scores higher on honours, longevity. Baylor leads on peak, dominance, statistics.
How is the Baylor vs Thompson score calculated?
Both are scored on peak, dominance, honours, statistics, longevity within their sport. Baylor: 85.3, Thompson: 85.2.
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