Joel Embiid vs. Al Horford: 76ers Rankings Comparison
Explore Al Horford and Joel Embiid career statistics with the Philadelphia 76ers and discover their all-time rankings in franchise history for both the regular season and the playoffs. See their standing side-by-side in key categories for both total numbers and per game averages, encompassing all games played with the team. Who ranks higher in franchise lore?
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While the rankings of their overall NBA careers provide a broader context, here we zoom in on how Joel Embiid and Al Horford truly stack up based solely on their time with the Philadelphia 76ers. This in-depth analysis goes beyond basic career numbers to provide a unique look at where they stand among the franchise's all-time greats.
Considering Joel Embiid's 10 seasons (2017 to 2026) and Al Horford's season (2020) played specifically for the team, delve into a precise breakdown of their standing across every key statistical category—from scoring, rebounding, and assists to steals, blocks, triple-doubles, and specific points thresholds—encompassing both regular season and their complete playoff runs with the franchise. Our detailed tables provide side-by-side rankings and comparative values, offering the definitive data needed to assess their historical impact on the franchise.
First, review a concise summary of how they rank in 76ers history in the main categories (points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks, and 3-pointers made as a bonus) for both total and per-game stats, and below, you can then explore in detail all their franchise stats and their historical rankings within the team's record books.
Joel Embiid vs. Al Horford: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| Joel Embiid | Al Horford | Joel Embiid | Al Horford | |
| Points | 7th | +150th | 6th | +150th |
| Rebounds | 8th | 142nd | 7th | 125th |
| Assists | 19th | 106th | 18th | 130th |
| Steals | 18th | 137th | 12th | 120th |
| Blocks | 5th | 81st | 5th | 58th |
| 3-Pointers Made | 7th | 52nd | 4th | +150th |
| Years | 10 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
Joel Embiid vs. Al Horford: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| Joel Embiid | Al Horford | Joel Embiid | Al Horford | |
| Points | 3rd | 74th | 4th | 109th |
| Rebounds | 9th | 45th | 8th | 27th |
| Assists | 39th | 33rd | 36th | 52nd |
| Steals | 59th | 81st | 44th | 108th |
| Blocks | 9th | 32nd | 7th | 15th |
| 3-Pointers Made | 44th | 28th | 24th | +150th |
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Note: per game rankings include players with a minimum of games played
76ers Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Joel Embiid | Al Horford | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 7th | +150th | +143 | 12,748 vs. 798 | 11,950 |
| Rebounds | 8th | 142nd | 134 | 5,060 vs. 456 | 4,604 |
| Assists | 19th | 106th | 87 | 1,689 vs. 270 | 1,419 |
| Steals | 18th | 137th | 119 | 420 vs. 52 | 368 |
| Blocks | 5th | 81st | 76 | 752 vs. 61 | 691 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 8th | 118th | 110 | 1,028 vs. 103 | 925 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 2nd | 95th | 93 | 4,032 vs. 353 | 3,679 |
| Field Goals Made | 8th | +150th | +142 | 4,192 vs. 319 | 3,873 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 8th | +150th | +142 | 8,390 vs. 709 | 7,681 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 7th | 52nd | 45 | 544 vs. 99 | 445 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 5th | 53rd | 48 | 1,621 vs. 283 | 1,338 |
| Free Throws Made | 6th | +150th | +144 | 3,820 vs. 61 | 3,759 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 7th | +150th | +143 | 4,615 vs. 80 | 4,535 |
Games and Years: | Joel Embiid | Al Horford | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 23rd | +150th | 463 vs. 67 | 396 | |
| Seasons | 8th | +150th | 10 vs. 1 | 9 | |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Joel Embiid | Al Horford | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 2nd | - | 48 vs. 0 | 48 | |
| 50+ point games | 3rd | - | 8 vs. 0 | 8 | |
| 60+ point games | 2nd | - | 1 vs. 0 | 1 | |
| 70+ point games | 1st | - | 1 vs. 0 | 1 | |
76ers Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Joel Embiid | Al Horford | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 6th | +150th | +144 | 1,469 vs. 28 | 1,441 |
| Rebounds | 7th | 125th | 118 | 641 vs. 29 | 612 |
| Assists | 18th | 130th | 112 | 182 vs. 9 | 173 |
| Steals | 12th | 120th | 108 | 49 vs. 1 | 48 |
| Blocks | 5th | 58th | 53 | 102 vs. 5 | 97 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 6th | 75th | 69 | 127 vs. 9 | 118 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 3rd | 78th | 75 | 514 vs. 20 | 494 |
| Field Goals Made | 7th | +150th | +143 | 466 vs. 12 | 454 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 6th | +150th | +144 | 1,015 vs. 25 | 990 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 4th | +150th | +146 | 65 vs. 0 | 65 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 3rd | 76th | 73 | 225 vs. 4 | 221 |
| Free Throws Made | 3rd | +150th | +147 | 472 vs. 4 | 468 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 4th | +150th | +146 | 570 vs. 7 | 563 |
Games and Years: | Joel Embiid | Al Horford | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 15th | +150th | 59 vs. 4 | 55 | |
| Playoffs | 10th | 122nd | 112 | 7 vs. 1 | 6 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Joel Embiid | Al Horford | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 2nd | - | 2 vs. 0 | 2 | |
| 50+ point games | 2nd | - | 1 vs. 0 | 1 | |
| 60+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
76ers Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Joel Embiid | Al Horford | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 3rd | 74th | 71 | 27.53 vs. 11.91 | 15.62 |
| Rebounds per game | 9th | 45th | 36 | 10.93 vs. 6.81 | 4.12 |
| Assists per game | 39th | 33rd | 6 | 3.65 vs. 4.03 | 0.38 |
| Steals per game | 59th | 81st | 22 | 0.91 vs. 0.78 | 0.13 |
| Blocks per game | 9th | 32nd | 23 | 1.62 vs. 0.91 | 0.71 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 29th | 64th | 35 | 2.22 vs. 1.54 | 0.68 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 1st | 22nd | 21 | 8.71 vs. 5.27 | 3.44 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 3rd | 67th | 64 | 9.05 vs. 4.76 | 4.29 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 5th | 68th | 63 | 18.12 vs. 10.58 | 7.54 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | 44th | 28th | 16 | 1.17 vs. 1.48 | 0.30 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 39th | 28th | 11 | 3.50 vs. 4.22 | 0.72 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 1st | +150th | +149 | 8.25 vs. 0.91 | 7.34 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 2nd | +150th | +148 | 9.97 vs. 1.19 | 8.77 |
76ers Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Joel Embiid | Al Horford | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 4th | 109th | 105 | 24.90 vs. 7.00 | 17.90 |
| Rebounds per game | 8th | 27th | 19 | 10.86 vs. 7.25 | 3.61 |
| Assists per game | 36th | 52nd | 16 | 3.08 vs. 2.25 | 0.83 |
| Steals per game | 44th | 108th | 64 | 0.83 vs. 0.25 | 0.58 |
| Blocks per game | 7th | 15th | 8 | 1.73 vs. 1.25 | 0.48 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 21st | 18th | 3 | 2.15 vs. 2.25 | 0.10 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 2nd | 16th | 14 | 8.71 vs. 5.00 | 3.71 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 9th | 88th | 79 | 7.90 vs. 3.00 | 4.90 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 10th | 107th | 97 | 17.20 vs. 6.25 | 10.95 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | 24th | +150th | +126 | 1.10 vs. 0.00 | 1.10 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 18th | 55th | 37 | 3.81 vs. 1.00 | 2.81 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 2nd | 131st | 129 | 8.00 vs. 1.00 | 7.00 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 3rd | 117th | 114 | 9.66 vs. 1.75 | 7.91 |
Note: the per game rankings on this page are among players with a minimum of 40 games played with the 76ers franchise for season stats, and 3 games for Playoff stats.