Considered one of the greatest basketball players ever, Elgin Gay Baylor has died on Monday at age 86 of natural causes, according to a statement from the Lakers organization.Baylor was an 11-time All-Star and 10-time All-NBA selection during his 14 seasons with the Lakers.
He played for the team from 1958 to 1971. He was a Rookie of the Year as well as the All-Star Game MVP in 1958. Amazingly, he averaged a double-double for his career, posting 27.4 points and 13.5 rebounds per game.
For comparison, another Lakers great, Shaquille O’Neil averaged 23.7 points and 10.9 rebounds per game in his career.Elgin Baylor: Forever part of our Lakers Family.
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