Mel Daniels vs. Joel Embiid Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Joel Embiid and Mel Daniels 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
Mel Daniels:
1976-77 to 1976-77
Joel Embiid:
2016-17 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Mel Daniels0
Joel Embiid0
Mel Daniels1
Joel Embiid8
Mel Daniels0
Joel Embiid6
Mel Daniels0
Joel Embiid7

Honors and Awards

Mel Daniels0
Joel Embiid1
Mel Daniels0
Joel Embiid1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Mel Daniels0
Joel Embiid5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Mel Daniels0
Joel Embiid3
Mel Daniels0
Joel Embiid2

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Mel Daniels 3.5
Joel Embiid 27.8

Mel Daniels 3.1
Joel Embiid 11.2

Mel Daniels 0.5
Joel Embiid 3.6

Mel Daniels 0.3
Joel Embiid 0.9

Mel Daniels 1.0
Joel Embiid 1.7

Totals Stats

Mel Daniels 39
Joel Embiid 11,919

Mel Daniels 34
Joel Embiid 4,786

Mel Daniels 6
Joel Embiid 1,547

Mel Daniels 3
Joel Embiid 390

Mel Daniels 11
Joel Embiid 714

Mel Daniels 11
Joel Embiid 428

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Mel Daniels .371
Joel Embiid .504

3-Point Percentage
Mel Daniels -
n/a **
Joel Embiid .339

Free Throw Percentage
Mel Daniels .565
Joel Embiid .825

Best Season (no game minimum)

Mel Daniels 3.5
(1977)
Joel Embiid 35.3
(2024)

Mel Daniels 3.1
(1977)
Joel Embiid 13.6
(2019)

Mel Daniels 0.5
(1977)
Joel Embiid 5.7
(2024)

Mel Daniels 0.3
(1977)
Joel Embiid 1.1
(2024)

Mel Daniels 1.0
(1977)
Joel Embiid 2.5
(2017)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Mel Daniels -
Joel Embiid 24.0

Mel Daniels -
Joel Embiid 10.9

Mel Daniels -
Joel Embiid 2.8

Mel Daniels -
Joel Embiid 0.8

Mel Daniels -
Joel Embiid 1.8

Totals Stats

Mel Daniels -
Joel Embiid 1,271

Mel Daniels -
Joel Embiid 576

Mel Daniels -
Joel Embiid 148

Mel Daniels -
Joel Embiid 42

Mel Daniels -
Joel Embiid 93

Mel Daniels 0
Joel Embiid 53

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Mel Daniels -
Joel Embiid .461

3-Point Percentage
Mel Daniels -
n/a **
Joel Embiid .280

Free Throw Percentage
Mel Daniels -
Joel Embiid .823

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Mel Daniels -
Joel Embiid 30.0
(2020)

Mel Daniels -
Joel Embiid 12.6
(2018)

Mel Daniels -
Joel Embiid 3.4
(2021)

Mel Daniels -
Joel Embiid 1.5
(2020)

Mel Daniels -
Joel Embiid 2.8
(2023)

Notes: ** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.