Joel Embiid vs. Clemon Johnson Comparison

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

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
2025-26
Joel Embiid:
2016-17 to 2025-26
Clemon Johnson:
1978-79 to 1987-88

NBA Championships and Seasons

Joel Embiid0
Clemon Johnson1
Joel Embiid10
Clemon Johnson10
Joel Embiid7
Clemon Johnson8
Joel Embiid7
Clemon Johnson0

Honors and Awards

Joel Embiid1
Clemon Johnson0
Joel Embiid1
Clemon Johnson0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Joel Embiid5
Clemon Johnson0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Joel Embiid3
Clemon Johnson0
Joel Embiid2
Clemon Johnson0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Joel Embiid 27.5
Clemon Johnson 5.4

Joel Embiid 10.9
Clemon Johnson 4.6

Joel Embiid 3.6
Clemon Johnson 1.0

Joel Embiid 0.9
Clemon Johnson 0.5

Joel Embiid 1.6
Clemon Johnson 0.9

Totals Stats

Joel Embiid 12,748
Clemon Johnson 4,102

Joel Embiid 5,060
Clemon Johnson 3,508

Joel Embiid 1,689
Clemon Johnson 744

Joel Embiid 420
Clemon Johnson 349

Joel Embiid 752
Clemon Johnson 717

Joel Embiid 463
Clemon Johnson 761

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Joel Embiid .500
Clemon Johnson .492

3-Point Percentage
Joel Embiid .336
Clemon Johnson .000

*
Free Throw Percentage
Joel Embiid .828
Clemon Johnson .621

Best Season (no game minimum)

Joel Embiid 34.7
(2024)
Clemon Johnson 9.5
(1982)

Joel Embiid 13.6
(2019)
Clemon Johnson 7.2
(1982)

Joel Embiid 5.6
(2024)
Clemon Johnson 1.8
(1981)

Joel Embiid 1.2
(2024)
Clemon Johnson 0.8
(1983)

Joel Embiid 2.5
(2017)
Clemon Johnson 1.5
(1980)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Joel Embiid 24.9
Clemon Johnson 4.1

Joel Embiid 10.9
Clemon Johnson 3.6

Joel Embiid 3.1
Clemon Johnson 0.4

Joel Embiid 0.8
Clemon Johnson 0.5

Joel Embiid 1.7
Clemon Johnson 0.8

Totals Stats

Joel Embiid 1,469
Clemon Johnson 270

Joel Embiid 641
Clemon Johnson 238

Joel Embiid 182
Clemon Johnson 26

Joel Embiid 49
Clemon Johnson 33

Joel Embiid 102
Clemon Johnson 52

Joel Embiid 59
Clemon Johnson 66

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Joel Embiid .459
Clemon Johnson .465

3-Point Percentage
Joel Embiid .289
Clemon Johnson .000

*
Free Throw Percentage
Joel Embiid .828
Clemon Johnson .609

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Joel Embiid 33.0
(2024)
Clemon Johnson 7.5
(1981)

Joel Embiid 12.6
(2018)
Clemon Johnson 10.0
(1981)

Joel Embiid 5.7
(2024)
Clemon Johnson 1.5
(1981)

Joel Embiid 1.5
(2020)
Clemon Johnson 2.0
(1981)

Joel Embiid 2.8
(2023)
Clemon Johnson 1.3
(1979)

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