Complete Stats Comparison of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid during their NBA careers. First we show you a summary of who had better numbers on each statistical category and then we compare in detail the performance of each of these stars in the regular season and the Playoffs, both in total stats and averages per game.

Player comparisons:
Career comparison / Season by season / Scoring / Stats / Stats Rankings / Games against each other

This in-depth comparison includes all the numbers, if you prefer a simplified version of this analysis with only the basic statistics, you will find it at the career comparison of these two NBA stars.

On this page we compare:

Who has better stats? Main stats / All stats
Regular Season: Averages / Totals / Pecentages
Playoffs: Averages / Totals / Pecentages

Main Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Giannis Antetokounmpo2
(assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		13
seasons
Joel Embiid3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		0
10
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Giannis Antetokounmpo4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		9
Playoffs
Joel Embiid1
(blocks)		0
7
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Giannis Antetokounmpo4
stats		12
stats		1
stat
Joel Embiid8
stats		2
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Giannis Antetokounmpo9
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Joel Embiid3
stats		3
stats		2
stats

- "Better Career Total" includes games and years played as stats.

- For turnovers and personal fouls, lower numbers are better.

- Field goal, free-throw and three-point attempts are not included on these tables since it can't be said that higher is better.

Now, lets compare all their stats in detail, one by one...

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Joel Embiid has better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Giannis Antetokounmpo has better averages in assists and steals.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Giannis Antetokounmpo has better averages in assists (+1.3) and steals (+0.2)
- Joel Embiid has better averages in points (+3.5), field goals made (+0.3), 3-pointers made (+0.6), free throws made (+2.4), offensive rebounds (+0.3), defensive rebounds (+0.7), total rebounds (+1.0) and blocks (+0.4)
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- Joel Embiid has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.4) and personal fouls (+0.1)
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- Joel Embiid has higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.2), 3-pointers attempted (+1.3) and free throws attempted (+1.7)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
G. Antetokounmpo 24.0
Joel Embiid 27.5
+3.5
Field Goals Made
G. Antetokounmpo 8.8
Joel Embiid 9.1
+0.3
Field Goals Attempted
G. Antetokounmpo 15.9
Joel Embiid 18.1
+2.2
3-Pointers Made
G. Antetokounmpo 0.6
Joel Embiid 1.2
+0.6
3-Pointers Attempted
G. Antetokounmpo 2.2
Joel Embiid 3.5
+1.3
Free Throws Made
G. Antetokounmpo 5.8
Joel Embiid 8.2
+2.4
Free Throws Attempted
G. Antetokounmpo 8.3
Joel Embiid 10.0
+1.7
Offensive Rebounds
G. Antetokounmpo 1.9
Joel Embiid 2.2
+0.3
Defensive Rebounds
G. Antetokounmpo 8.0
Joel Embiid 8.7
+0.7
Total Rebounds
G. Antetokounmpo 9.9
Joel Embiid 10.9
+1.0
Assists
G. Antetokounmpo 5.0
+1.3
Joel Embiid 3.7
Steals
G. Antetokounmpo 1.1
+0.2
Joel Embiid 0.9
Blocks
G. Antetokounmpo 1.2
Joel Embiid 1.6
+0.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
G. Antetokounmpo 3.0
Joel Embiid 3.4
+0.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
G. Antetokounmpo 2.9
Joel Embiid 3.0
+0.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Giannis Antetokounmpo has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Joel Embiid.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Giannis Antetokounmpo played more years (+3) and games (+416), and has more points (+8,359), field goals made (+3,545), 3-pointers made (+11), free throws made (+1,258), offensive rebounds (+637), defensive rebounds (+3,035), total rebounds (+3,672), assists (+2,709), steals (+560) and blocks (+331)
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- Giannis Antetokounmpo has more turnovers (+1,074) and personal fouls (+1,193)
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- Giannis Antetokounmpo has more field goals attempted (+5,636), 3-pointers attempted (+326) and free throws attempted (+2,718)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
G. Antetokounmpo 13
+3
Joel Embiid 10
Games
G. Antetokounmpo 876
+416
Joel Embiid 460
Points
G. Antetokounmpo 21,030
+8,359
Joel Embiid 12,671
Field Goals Made
G. Antetokounmpo 7,713
+3,545
Joel Embiid 4,168
Field Goals Attempted
G. Antetokounmpo 13,962
+5,636
Joel Embiid 8,326
3-Pointers Made
G. Antetokounmpo 552
+11
Joel Embiid 541
3-Pointers Attempted
G. Antetokounmpo 1,931
+326
Joel Embiid 1,605
Free Throws Made
G. Antetokounmpo 5,052
+1,258
Joel Embiid 3,794
Free Throws Attempted
G. Antetokounmpo 7,301
+2,718
Joel Embiid 4,583
Offensive Rebounds
G. Antetokounmpo 1,655
+637
Joel Embiid 1,018
Defensive Rebounds
G. Antetokounmpo 7,047
+3,035
Joel Embiid 4,012
Total Rebounds
G. Antetokounmpo 8,702
+3,672
Joel Embiid 5,030
Assists
G. Antetokounmpo 4,392
+2,709
Joel Embiid 1,683
Steals
G. Antetokounmpo 977
+560
Joel Embiid 417
Blocks
G. Antetokounmpo 1,080
+331
Joel Embiid 749
Turnovers
(lower is better)
G. Antetokounmpo 2,642
+1,074
Joel Embiid 1,568
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
G. Antetokounmpo 2,578
+1,193
Joel Embiid 1,385

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Joel Embiid has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Giannis Antetokounmpo has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo 55.2%
+5.1
Joel Embiid 50.1%
3-Point Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo 28.6%
Joel Embiid 33.7%
+5.1
Free Throw Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo 69.2%
Joel Embiid 82.8%
+13.6

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Giannis Antetokounmpo has better averages in points, rebounds, assists and steals while Joel Embiid has better average in blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Giannis Antetokounmpo has better averages in points (+2.1), field goals made (+2.2), offensive rebounds (+0.2), defensive rebounds (+1.0), total rebounds (+1.3), assists (+2.2) and steals (+0.2)
- Joel Embiid has better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.4), free throws made (+2.0) and blocks (+0.4)
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- Joel Embiid has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.3) and personal fouls (+0.1)
- Giannis Antetokounmpo has higher average in field goals attempted (+1.9)
- Joel Embiid has higher averages in 3-pointers attempted (+1.0) and free throws attempted (+0.1)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
G. Antetokounmpo 27.0
+2.1
Joel Embiid 24.9
Field Goals Made
G. Antetokounmpo 10.1
+2.2
Joel Embiid 7.9
Field Goals Attempted
G. Antetokounmpo 19.1
+1.9
Joel Embiid 17.2
3-Pointers Made
G. Antetokounmpo 0.7
Joel Embiid 1.1
+0.4
3-Pointers Attempted
G. Antetokounmpo 2.8
Joel Embiid 3.8
+1.0
Free Throws Made
G. Antetokounmpo 6.0
Joel Embiid 8.0
+2.0
Free Throws Attempted
G. Antetokounmpo 9.6
Joel Embiid 9.7
+0.1
Offensive Rebounds
G. Antetokounmpo 2.4
+0.2
Joel Embiid 2.2
Defensive Rebounds
G. Antetokounmpo 9.7
+1.0
Joel Embiid 8.7
Total Rebounds
G. Antetokounmpo 12.2
+1.3
Joel Embiid 10.9
Assists
G. Antetokounmpo 5.3
+2.2
Joel Embiid 3.1
Steals
G. Antetokounmpo 1.0
+0.2
Joel Embiid 0.8
Blocks
G. Antetokounmpo 1.3
Joel Embiid 1.7
+0.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
G. Antetokounmpo 3.4
Joel Embiid 3.7
+0.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
G. Antetokounmpo 3.2
Joel Embiid 3.3
+0.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Giannis Antetokounmpo has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Joel Embiid.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Giannis Antetokounmpo played more years (+2) and games (+25), and has more points (+801), field goals made (+386), free throws made (+32), offensive rebounds (+78), defensive rebounds (+303), total rebounds (+381), assists (+264), steals (+36) and blocks (+8)
- Joel Embiid has more 3-pointers made (+3)
- Giannis Antetokounmpo has more turnovers (+65) and personal fouls (+74)
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- Giannis Antetokounmpo has more field goals attempted (+587), 3-pointers attempted (+14) and free throws attempted (+237)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
G. Antetokounmpo 9
+2
Joel Embiid 7
Games
G. Antetokounmpo 84
+25
Joel Embiid 59
Points
G. Antetokounmpo 2,270
+801
Joel Embiid 1,469
Field Goals Made
G. Antetokounmpo 852
+386
Joel Embiid 466
Field Goals Attempted
G. Antetokounmpo 1,602
+587
Joel Embiid 1,015
3-Pointers Made
G. Antetokounmpo 62
Joel Embiid 65
+3
3-Pointers Attempted
G. Antetokounmpo 239
+14
Joel Embiid 225
Free Throws Made
G. Antetokounmpo 504
+32
Joel Embiid 472
Free Throws Attempted
G. Antetokounmpo 807
+237
Joel Embiid 570
Offensive Rebounds
G. Antetokounmpo 205
+78
Joel Embiid 127
Defensive Rebounds
G. Antetokounmpo 817
+303
Joel Embiid 514
Total Rebounds
G. Antetokounmpo 1,022
+381
Joel Embiid 641
Assists
G. Antetokounmpo 446
+264
Joel Embiid 182
Steals
G. Antetokounmpo 85
+36
Joel Embiid 49
Blocks
G. Antetokounmpo 110
+8
Joel Embiid 102
Turnovers
(lower is better)
G. Antetokounmpo 283
+65
Joel Embiid 218
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
G. Antetokounmpo 271
+74
Joel Embiid 197

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Joel Embiid has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Giannis Antetokounmpo has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo 53.2%
+7.3
Joel Embiid 45.9%
3-Point Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo 25.9%
Joel Embiid 28.9%
+3.0
Free Throw Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo 62.5%
Joel Embiid 82.8%
+20.3
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