Joel Embiid vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 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
2023-24
Joel Embiid:
2016-17 to 2023-24
S. Gilgeous-Alexander:
2018-19 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Joel Embiid0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander0
Joel Embiid8
S. Gilgeous-Alexander6
Joel Embiid6
S. Gilgeous-Alexander2
Joel Embiid7
S. Gilgeous-Alexander2

Honors and Awards

Joel Embiid1
S. Gilgeous-Alexander0
Joel Embiid1
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Joel Embiid5
S. Gilgeous-Alexander1
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Joel Embiid3
S. Gilgeous-Alexander0
Joel Embiid2
S. Gilgeous-Alexander0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Joel Embiid 27.8
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 22.8

Joel Embiid 11.2
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.7

Joel Embiid 3.6
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.9

Joel Embiid 0.9
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4

Joel Embiid 1.7
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8

Totals Stats

Joel Embiid 11,919
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8,687

Joel Embiid 4,786
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,809

Joel Embiid 1,547
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,855

Joel Embiid 390
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 532

Joel Embiid 714
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 290

Joel Embiid 428
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 381

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Joel Embiid .504
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .496

3-Point Percentage
Joel Embiid .339
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .351

Free Throw Percentage
Joel Embiid .825
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .851

Best Season (no game minimum)

Joel Embiid 35.3
(2024)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 31.4
(2023)

Joel Embiid 13.6
(2019)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.9
(2020)

Joel Embiid 5.7
(2024)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.3
(2024)

Joel Embiid 1.1
(2024)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.1
(2024)

Joel Embiid 2.5
(2017)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
(2023)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Joel Embiid 24.0
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 15.1

Joel Embiid 10.9
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.1

Joel Embiid 2.8
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3.7

Joel Embiid 0.8
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0

Joel Embiid 1.8
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.6

Totals Stats

Joel Embiid 1,271
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 196

Joel Embiid 576
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 53

Joel Embiid 148
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 48

Joel Embiid 42
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 13

Joel Embiid 93
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8

Joel Embiid 53
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 13

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Joel Embiid .461
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .447

3-Point Percentage
Joel Embiid .280
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .434

Free Throw Percentage
Joel Embiid .823
S. Gilgeous-Alexander .907

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Joel Embiid 30.0
(2020)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 16.3
(2020)

Joel Embiid 12.6
(2018)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.3
(2020)

Joel Embiid 3.4
(2021)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.1
(2020)

Joel Embiid 1.5
(2020)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
(2020)

Joel Embiid 2.8
(2023)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
(2019)