Bob Cousy vs. Joel Embiid Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Joel Embiid and Bob Cousy 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
Bob Cousy:
1950-51 to 1969-70
Joel Embiid:
2016-17 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Bob Cousy6
Joel Embiid0
Bob Cousy14
Joel Embiid8
Bob Cousy13
Joel Embiid6
Bob Cousy13
Joel Embiid7

Honors and Awards

Bob Cousy1 *
Joel Embiid1
Bob Cousy10
Joel Embiid1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Bob Cousy12
Joel Embiid5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Bob Cousy0
Joel Embiid3
Bob Cousy0
Joel Embiid2
Bob Cousy8
Joel Embiid0
* Notes: Season MVP is awarded since 1955-56.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Bob Cousy 18.4
Joel Embiid 27.8

Bob Cousy 5.2
Joel Embiid 11.2

Bob Cousy 7.5
Joel Embiid 3.6

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
Joel Embiid 0.9

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
Joel Embiid 1.7

Totals Stats

Bob Cousy 16,960
Joel Embiid 11,919

Bob Cousy 4,786
Joel Embiid 4,786

Bob Cousy 6,955
Joel Embiid 1,547

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
Joel Embiid 390

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
Joel Embiid 714

Bob Cousy 924
Joel Embiid 428

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Bob Cousy .375
Joel Embiid .504

3-Point Percentage
Bob Cousy -
n/a **
Joel Embiid .339

Free Throw Percentage
Bob Cousy .803
Joel Embiid .825

Best Season (no game minimum)

Bob Cousy 21.7
(1952)
Joel Embiid 35.3
(2024)

Bob Cousy 6.9
(1951)
Joel Embiid 13.6
(2019)

Bob Cousy 9.5
(1960)
Joel Embiid 5.7
(2024)

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
Joel Embiid 1.1
(2024)

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
Joel Embiid 2.5
(2017)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Bob Cousy 18.5
Joel Embiid 24.0

Bob Cousy 5.0
Joel Embiid 10.9

Bob Cousy 8.6
Joel Embiid 2.8

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
Joel Embiid 0.8

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
Joel Embiid 1.8

Totals Stats

Bob Cousy 2,018
Joel Embiid 1,271

Bob Cousy 546
Joel Embiid 576

Bob Cousy 937
Joel Embiid 148

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
Joel Embiid 42

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
Joel Embiid 93

Bob Cousy 109
Joel Embiid 53

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Bob Cousy .342
Joel Embiid .461

3-Point Percentage
Bob Cousy -
n/a **
Joel Embiid .280

Free Throw Percentage
Bob Cousy .801
Joel Embiid .823

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Bob Cousy 31.0
(1952)
Joel Embiid 30.0
(2020)

Bob Cousy 8.0
(1956)
Joel Embiid 12.6
(2018)

Bob Cousy 10.8
(1959)
Joel Embiid 3.4
(2021)

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
Joel Embiid 1.5
(2020)

Bob Cousy -
n/a **
Joel Embiid 2.8
(2023)

Notes: ** Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74, this player has no data for the stat.
Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.