Muggsy Bogues vs. Joel Embiid Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Joel Embiid and Muggsy Bogues 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
Muggsy Bogues:
1987-88 to 2000-01
Joel Embiid:
2016-17 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Muggsy Bogues0
Joel Embiid0
Muggsy Bogues14
Joel Embiid8
Muggsy Bogues5
Joel Embiid6
Muggsy Bogues0
Joel Embiid7

Honors and Awards

Muggsy Bogues0
Joel Embiid1
Muggsy Bogues0
Joel Embiid1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Muggsy Bogues0
Joel Embiid5
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Muggsy Bogues0
Joel Embiid3
Muggsy Bogues0
Joel Embiid2

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Muggsy Bogues 7.7
Joel Embiid 27.8

Muggsy Bogues 2.6
Joel Embiid 11.2

Muggsy Bogues 7.6
Joel Embiid 3.6

Muggsy Bogues 1.5
Joel Embiid 0.9

Muggsy Bogues 0.0
Joel Embiid 1.7

Totals Stats

Muggsy Bogues 6,858
Joel Embiid 11,919

Muggsy Bogues 2,318
Joel Embiid 4,786

Muggsy Bogues 6,726
Joel Embiid 1,547

Muggsy Bogues 1,369
Joel Embiid 390

Muggsy Bogues 39
Joel Embiid 714

Muggsy Bogues 889
Joel Embiid 428

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Muggsy Bogues .458
Joel Embiid .504

3-Point Percentage
Muggsy Bogues .278
Joel Embiid .339

Free Throw Percentage
Muggsy Bogues .827
Joel Embiid .825

Best Season (no game minimum)

Muggsy Bogues 11.1
(1995)
Joel Embiid 35.3
(2024)

Muggsy Bogues 4.1
(1994)
Joel Embiid 13.6
(2019)

Muggsy Bogues 10.7
(1990)
Joel Embiid 5.7
(2024)

Muggsy Bogues 2.1
(1992)
Joel Embiid 1.1
(2024)

Muggsy Bogues 0.1
(1989)
Joel Embiid 2.5
(2017)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Muggsy Bogues 8.9
Joel Embiid 24.0

Muggsy Bogues 2.7
Joel Embiid 10.9

Muggsy Bogues 5.6
Joel Embiid 2.8

Muggsy Bogues 1.7
Joel Embiid 0.8

Muggsy Bogues 0.0
Joel Embiid 1.8

Totals Stats

Muggsy Bogues 170
Joel Embiid 1,271

Muggsy Bogues 51
Joel Embiid 576

Muggsy Bogues 107
Joel Embiid 148

Muggsy Bogues 33
Joel Embiid 42

Muggsy Bogues 0
Joel Embiid 93

Muggsy Bogues 19
Joel Embiid 53

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Muggsy Bogues .419
Joel Embiid .461

3-Point Percentage
Muggsy Bogues .476
Joel Embiid .280

Free Throw Percentage
Muggsy Bogues .769
Joel Embiid .823

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Muggsy Bogues 16.0
(1997)
Joel Embiid 30.0
(2020)

Muggsy Bogues 4.0
(1993)
Joel Embiid 12.6
(2018)

Muggsy Bogues 7.8
(1993)
Joel Embiid 3.4
(2021)

Muggsy Bogues 2.7
(1993)
Joel Embiid 1.5
(2020)

Muggsy Bogues 0.0
(2000)
Joel Embiid 2.8
(2023)