Joel Embiid vs. Marcus Thornton Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Marcus Thornton 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
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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Joel Embiid:
2016-17 to 2023-24
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Marcus Thornton:
2009-10 to 2016-17
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Honors and Awards |
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| Joel Embiid | 1 |
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| Marcus Thornton | 0 | |
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| Joel Embiid | 1 |
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| Marcus Thornton | 0 | |
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| Joel Embiid | 2 |
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| Marcus Thornton | 0 | |
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NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Joel Embiid |
27.9 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
11.9 | | |
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| Joel Embiid |
11.2 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
2.8 | | |
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| Joel Embiid |
3.6 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
1.4 | | |
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| Joel Embiid |
0.9 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
0.8 | | |
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| Joel Embiid |
1.7 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
0.1 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Joel Embiid |
12,071 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
5,750 | | |
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| Joel Embiid |
4,832 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
1,348 | | |
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| Joel Embiid |
1,573 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
676 | | |
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| Joel Embiid |
397 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
405 | | |
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| Joel Embiid |
720 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
61 | | |
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| Joel Embiid |
433 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
483 | | |
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Percentages |
| Joel Embiid |
.504 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
.425 | | |
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| Joel Embiid |
.341 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
.358 | | |
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| Joel Embiid |
.826 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
.830 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Joel Embiid |
34.7 | | (2024) | |
| Marcus Thornton |
18.7 | | (2012) | |
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| Joel Embiid |
13.6 | | (2019) | |
| Marcus Thornton |
3.7 | | (2012) | |
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| Joel Embiid |
5.6 | | (2024) | |
| Marcus Thornton |
1.9 | | (2012) | |
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| Joel Embiid |
1.2 | | (2024) | |
| Marcus Thornton |
1.4 | | (2012) | |
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| Joel Embiid |
2.5 | | (2017) | |
| Marcus Thornton |
0.2 | | (2012) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Joel Embiid |
24.0 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
5.9 | | |
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| Joel Embiid |
10.9 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
1.9 | | |
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| Joel Embiid |
2.8 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
0.1 | | |
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| Joel Embiid |
0.8 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
0.2 | | |
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| Joel Embiid |
1.8 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
0.1 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Joel Embiid |
1,271 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
59 | | |
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| Joel Embiid |
576 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
19 | | |
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| Joel Embiid |
148 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
1 | | |
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| Joel Embiid |
42 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
2 | | |
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| Joel Embiid |
93 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
1 | | |
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| Joel Embiid |
53 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
10 | | |
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Percentages |
| Joel Embiid |
.461 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
.389 | | |
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| Joel Embiid |
.280 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
.238 | | |
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| Joel Embiid |
.823 | | |
| Marcus Thornton |
.667 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Joel Embiid |
30.0 | | (2020) | |
| Marcus Thornton |
5.9 | | (2014) | |
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| Joel Embiid |
12.6 | | (2018) | |
| Marcus Thornton |
1.9 | | (2014) | |
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| Joel Embiid |
3.4 | | (2021) | |
| Marcus Thornton |
0.1 | | (2014) | |
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| Joel Embiid |
1.5 | | (2020) | |
| Marcus Thornton |
0.2 | | (2014) | |
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| Joel Embiid |
2.8 | | (2023) | |
| Marcus Thornton |
0.1 | | (2014) | |
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