Joel Embiid vs. Ervin Johnson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ervin Johnson and Joel Embiid 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
Joel Embiid:
2016-17 to 2023-24
Ervin Johnson:
1993-94 to 2005-06

NBA Championships and Seasons

Joel Embiid0
Ervin Johnson0
Joel Embiid8
Ervin Johnson13
Joel Embiid6
Ervin Johnson9
Joel Embiid7
Ervin Johnson0

Honors and Awards

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

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Joel Embiid 27.8
Ervin Johnson 4.1

Joel Embiid 11.2
Ervin Johnson 6.1

Joel Embiid 3.6
Ervin Johnson 0.5

Joel Embiid 0.9
Ervin Johnson 0.6

Joel Embiid 1.7
Ervin Johnson 1.3

Totals Stats

Joel Embiid 11,919
Ervin Johnson 3,473

Joel Embiid 4,786
Ervin Johnson 5,148

Joel Embiid 1,547
Ervin Johnson 387

Joel Embiid 390
Ervin Johnson 471

Joel Embiid 714
Ervin Johnson 1,087

Joel Embiid 428
Ervin Johnson 845

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Joel Embiid .504
Ervin Johnson .505

3-Point Percentage
Joel Embiid .339
Ervin Johnson .200

Free Throw Percentage
Joel Embiid .825
Ervin Johnson .605

Best Season (no game minimum)

Joel Embiid 35.3
(2024)
Ervin Johnson 8.0
(1998)

Joel Embiid 13.6
(2019)
Ervin Johnson 11.1
(1997)

Joel Embiid 5.7
(2024)
Ervin Johnson 0.9
(1997)

Joel Embiid 1.1
(2024)
Ervin Johnson 1.0
(2000)

Joel Embiid 2.5
(2017)
Ervin Johnson 2.8
(1997)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Joel Embiid 24.0
Ervin Johnson 3.5

Joel Embiid 10.9
Ervin Johnson 6.1

Joel Embiid 2.8
Ervin Johnson 0.5

Joel Embiid 0.8
Ervin Johnson 0.5

Joel Embiid 1.8
Ervin Johnson 1.1

Totals Stats

Joel Embiid 1,271
Ervin Johnson 267

Joel Embiid 576
Ervin Johnson 468

Joel Embiid 148
Ervin Johnson 36

Joel Embiid 42
Ervin Johnson 39

Joel Embiid 93
Ervin Johnson 82

Joel Embiid 53
Ervin Johnson 77

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Joel Embiid .461
Ervin Johnson .462

3-Point Percentage
Joel Embiid .280
Ervin Johnson -

Free Throw Percentage
Joel Embiid .823
Ervin Johnson .678

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Joel Embiid 30.0
(2020)
Ervin Johnson 6.2
(2000)

Joel Embiid 12.6
(2018)
Ervin Johnson 10.8
(2001)

Joel Embiid 3.4
(2021)
Ervin Johnson 0.7
(2004)

Joel Embiid 1.5
(2020)
Ervin Johnson 1.2
(2000)

Joel Embiid 2.8
(2023)
Ervin Johnson 2.1
(2001)