Adrian Dantley vs. Joel Embiid Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Joel Embiid and Adrian Dantley that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Adrian Dantley:
1976-77 to 1990-91
Joel Embiid:
2016-17 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Adrian Dantley0
Joel Embiid0
Adrian Dantley15
Joel Embiid8
Adrian Dantley7
Joel Embiid6
Adrian Dantley6
Joel Embiid7

Honors and Awards

Adrian Dantley0
Joel Embiid1
Adrian Dantley0
Joel Embiid1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Adrian Dantley2
Joel Embiid5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Adrian Dantley0
Joel Embiid3
Adrian Dantley2
Joel Embiid2
Adrian Dantley1
Joel Embiid0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Adrian Dantley 24.3
Joel Embiid 27.8

Adrian Dantley 5.7
Joel Embiid 11.2

Adrian Dantley 3.0
Joel Embiid 3.6

Adrian Dantley 1.0
Joel Embiid 0.9

Adrian Dantley 0.2
Joel Embiid 1.7

Totals Stats

Adrian Dantley 23,177
Joel Embiid 11,919

Adrian Dantley 5,455
Joel Embiid 4,786

Adrian Dantley 2,830
Joel Embiid 1,547

Adrian Dantley 944
Joel Embiid 390

Adrian Dantley 150
Joel Embiid 714

Adrian Dantley 955
Joel Embiid 428

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Adrian Dantley .540
Joel Embiid .504

3-Point Percentage
Adrian Dantley .171
*
Joel Embiid .339

Free Throw Percentage
Adrian Dantley .818
Joel Embiid .825

Best Season (no game minimum)

Adrian Dantley 30.7
(1983)
Joel Embiid 35.3
(2024)

Adrian Dantley 7.8
(1978)
Joel Embiid 13.6
(2019)

Adrian Dantley 4.8
(1983)
Joel Embiid 5.7
(2024)

Adrian Dantley 1.5
(1978)
Joel Embiid 1.1
(2024)

Adrian Dantley 0.3
(1978)
Joel Embiid 2.5
(2017)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Adrian Dantley 21.3
Joel Embiid 24.0

Adrian Dantley 5.4
Joel Embiid 10.9

Adrian Dantley 2.3
Joel Embiid 2.8

Adrian Dantley 0.9
Joel Embiid 0.8

Adrian Dantley 0.1
Joel Embiid 1.8

Totals Stats

Adrian Dantley 1,558
Joel Embiid 1,271

Adrian Dantley 395
Joel Embiid 576

Adrian Dantley 169
Joel Embiid 148

Adrian Dantley 69
Joel Embiid 42

Adrian Dantley 6
Joel Embiid 93

Adrian Dantley 73
Joel Embiid 53

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Adrian Dantley .525
Joel Embiid .461

3-Point Percentage
Adrian Dantley .000
*
Joel Embiid .280

Free Throw Percentage
Adrian Dantley .796
Joel Embiid .823

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Adrian Dantley 32.2
(1984)
Joel Embiid 30.0
(2020)

Adrian Dantley 8.3
(1978)
Joel Embiid 12.6
(2018)

Adrian Dantley 4.2
(1984)
Joel Embiid 3.4
(2021)

Adrian Dantley 1.7
(1978)
Joel Embiid 1.5
(2020)

Adrian Dantley 1.0
(1978)
Joel Embiid 2.8
(2023)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.