Complete Stats Comparison of Joel Embiid and Allen Iverson

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Joel Embiid and Allen Iverson 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

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
Joel Embiid3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		9
seasons
Allen Iverson2
(assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		14
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Joel Embiid2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		7
Playoffs
Allen Iverson3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		8
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Joel Embiid7
stats		6
stats		3
stats
Allen Iverson4
stats		8
stats		0
stats
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Joel Embiid5
stats		5
stats		2
stats
Allen Iverson7
stats		9
stats		1
stat

- "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 Allen Iverson has better averages in assists and steals.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Joel Embiid has better averages in points (+1.0), free throws made (+1.3), offensive rebounds (+1.4), defensive rebounds (+5.9), total rebounds (+7.3) and blocks (+1.4)
- Allen Iverson has better averages in field goals made (+0.2), assists (+2.5) and steals (+1.3)
- Joel Embiid has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.1)
- Allen Iverson has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.2)
- Joel Embiid has higher average in free throws attempted (+1.1)
- Allen Iverson has higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.6) and 3-pointers attempted (+0.2)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Joel Embiid 27.7
+1.0
Allen Iverson 26.7
Field Goals Made
Joel Embiid 9.1
Allen Iverson 9.3
+0.2
Field Goals Attempted
Joel Embiid 18.2
Allen Iverson 21.8
+3.6
3-Pointers Made
Joel Embiid 1.2
Allen Iverson 1.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Joel Embiid 3.5
Allen Iverson 3.7
+0.2
Free Throws Made
Joel Embiid 8.3
+1.3
Allen Iverson 7.0
Free Throws Attempted
Joel Embiid 10.0
+1.1
Allen Iverson 8.9
Offensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 2.2
+1.4
Allen Iverson 0.8
Defensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 8.8
+5.9
Allen Iverson 2.9
Total Rebounds
Joel Embiid 11.0
+7.3
Allen Iverson 3.7
Assists
Joel Embiid 3.7
Allen Iverson 6.2
+2.5
Steals
Joel Embiid 0.9
Allen Iverson 2.2
+1.3
Blocks
Joel Embiid 1.6
+1.4
Allen Iverson 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 3.4
Allen Iverson 3.6
+0.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 3.0
+1.1
Allen Iverson 1.9

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Allen Iverson has more total points, assists and steals while Joel Embiid has more total rebounds and blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Joel Embiid has more offensive rebounds (+263), defensive rebounds (+1,330), total rebounds (+1,593) and blocks (+574)
- Allen Iverson played more years (+5) and games (+462), and has more points (+11,845), field goals made (+4,350), 3-pointers made (+527), free throws made (+2,618), assists (+3,966) and steals (+1,572)
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- Allen Iverson has more turnovers (+1,715) and personal fouls (+408)
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- Allen Iverson has more field goals attempted (+11,694), 3-pointers attempted (+1,815) and free throws attempted (+3,630)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Joel Embiid 9
Allen Iverson 14
+5
Games
Joel Embiid 452
Allen Iverson 914
+462
Points
Joel Embiid 12,523
Allen Iverson 24,368
+11,845
Field Goals Made
Joel Embiid 4,117
Allen Iverson 8,467
+4,350
Field Goals Attempted
Joel Embiid 8,212
Allen Iverson 19,906
+11,694
3-Pointers Made
Joel Embiid 532
Allen Iverson 1,059
+527
3-Pointers Attempted
Joel Embiid 1,568
Allen Iverson 3,383
+1,815
Free Throws Made
Joel Embiid 3,757
Allen Iverson 6,375
+2,618
Free Throws Attempted
Joel Embiid 4,538
Allen Iverson 8,168
+3,630
Offensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 1,008
+263
Allen Iverson 745
Defensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 3,979
+1,330
Allen Iverson 2,649
Total Rebounds
Joel Embiid 4,987
+1,593
Allen Iverson 3,394
Assists
Joel Embiid 1,658
Allen Iverson 5,624
+3,966
Steals
Joel Embiid 411
Allen Iverson 1,983
+1,572
Blocks
Joel Embiid 738
+574
Allen Iverson 164
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 1,547
Allen Iverson 3,262
+1,715
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 1,369
Allen Iverson 1,777
+408

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Joel Embiid has better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Allen Iverson.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Joel Embiid 50.1%
+7.6
Allen Iverson 42.5%
3-Point Percentage
Joel Embiid 33.9%
+2.6
Allen Iverson 31.3%
Free Throw Percentage
Joel Embiid 82.8%
+4.8
Allen Iverson 78.0%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Joel Embiid has better averages in free throws made (+1.3), offensive rebounds (+1.4), defensive rebounds (+5.7), total rebounds (+7.1) and blocks (+1.5)
- Allen Iverson has better averages in points (+4.8), field goals made (+2.7), 3-pointers made (+0.6), assists (+2.9) and steals (+1.3)
- Joel Embiid has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.6) and personal fouls (+1.1)
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- Joel Embiid has higher average in free throws attempted (+0.9)
- Allen Iverson has higher averages in field goals attempted (+9.3) and 3-pointers attempted (+1.5)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Joel Embiid 24.9
Allen Iverson 29.7
+4.8
Field Goals Made
Joel Embiid 7.9
Allen Iverson 10.6
+2.7
Field Goals Attempted
Joel Embiid 17.2
Allen Iverson 26.5
+9.3
3-Pointers Made
Joel Embiid 1.1
Allen Iverson 1.7
+0.6
3-Pointers Attempted
Joel Embiid 3.8
Allen Iverson 5.3
+1.5
Free Throws Made
Joel Embiid 8.0
+1.3
Allen Iverson 6.7
Free Throws Attempted
Joel Embiid 9.7
+0.9
Allen Iverson 8.8
Offensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 2.2
+1.4
Allen Iverson 0.8
Defensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 8.7
+5.7
Allen Iverson 3.0
Total Rebounds
Joel Embiid 10.9
+7.1
Allen Iverson 3.8
Assists
Joel Embiid 3.1
Allen Iverson 6.0
+2.9
Steals
Joel Embiid 0.8
Allen Iverson 2.1
+1.3
Blocks
Joel Embiid 1.7
+1.5
Allen Iverson 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 3.7
+0.6
Allen Iverson 3.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 3.3
+1.1
Allen Iverson 2.2

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Allen Iverson has more total points, assists and steals while Joel Embiid has more total rebounds and blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Joel Embiid has more offensive rebounds (+68), defensive rebounds (+300), total rebounds (+368) and blocks (+88)
- Allen Iverson played more years (+1) and games (+12), and has more points (+642), field goals made (+289), 3-pointers made (+58), free throws made (+6), assists (+243) and steals (+98)
- Joel Embiid has more personal fouls (+40)
- Allen Iverson has more turnovers (+3)
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- Allen Iverson has more field goals attempted (+867), 3-pointers attempted (+151) and free throws attempted (+56)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Joel Embiid 7
Allen Iverson 8
+1
Games
Joel Embiid 59
Allen Iverson 71
+12
Points
Joel Embiid 1,469
Allen Iverson 2,111
+642
Field Goals Made
Joel Embiid 466
Allen Iverson 755
+289
Field Goals Attempted
Joel Embiid 1,015
Allen Iverson 1,882
+867
3-Pointers Made
Joel Embiid 65
Allen Iverson 123
+58
3-Pointers Attempted
Joel Embiid 225
Allen Iverson 376
+151
Free Throws Made
Joel Embiid 472
Allen Iverson 478
+6
Free Throws Attempted
Joel Embiid 570
Allen Iverson 626
+56
Offensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 127
+68
Allen Iverson 59
Defensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 514
+300
Allen Iverson 214
Total Rebounds
Joel Embiid 641
+368
Allen Iverson 273
Assists
Joel Embiid 182
Allen Iverson 425
+243
Steals
Joel Embiid 49
Allen Iverson 147
+98
Blocks
Joel Embiid 102
+88
Allen Iverson 14
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 218
Allen Iverson 221
+3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 197
+40
Allen Iverson 157

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Joel Embiid 45.9%
+5.8
Allen Iverson 40.1%
3-Point Percentage
Joel Embiid 28.9%
Allen Iverson 32.7%
+3.8
Free Throw Percentage
Joel Embiid 82.8%
+6.4
Allen Iverson 76.4%
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