Complete Stats Comparison of Joel Embiid and Arvydas Sabonis

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Joel Embiid and Arvydas Sabonis 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 Embiid5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		10
seasons
Arvydas Sabonis0
0
7
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Joel Embiid4
(points, rebounds, assists, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		7
Playoffs
Arvydas Sabonis1
(steals)		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
Joel Embiid10
stats		11
stats		3
stats
Arvydas Sabonis2
stats		3
stats		0
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Joel Embiid10
stats		11
stats		2
stats
Arvydas Sabonis2
stats		2
stats		1
stat
they are tied1
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, Joel Embiid has better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Arvydas Sabonis.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Joel Embiid has better averages in points (+15.6), field goals made (+4.7), 3-pointers made (+0.9), free throws made (+5.5), offensive rebounds (+0.6), defensive rebounds (+3.1), total rebounds (+3.7), assists (+1.6), steals (+0.1) and blocks (+0.5)
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- Joel Embiid has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.6) and personal fouls (+0.3)
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- Joel Embiid has higher averages in field goals attempted (+9.2), 3-pointers attempted (+2.6) and free throws attempted (+6.4)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Joel Embiid 27.6
+15.6
Arvydas Sabonis 12.0
Field Goals Made
Joel Embiid 9.1
+4.7
Arvydas Sabonis 4.4
Field Goals Attempted
Joel Embiid 18.1
+9.2
Arvydas Sabonis 8.9
3-Pointers Made
Joel Embiid 1.2
+0.9
Arvydas Sabonis 0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Joel Embiid 3.5
+2.6
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
Free Throws Made
Joel Embiid 8.3
+5.5
Arvydas Sabonis 2.8
Free Throws Attempted
Joel Embiid 10.0
+6.4
Arvydas Sabonis 3.6
Offensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 2.2
+0.6
Arvydas Sabonis 1.6
Defensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 8.8
+3.1
Arvydas Sabonis 5.7
Total Rebounds
Joel Embiid 11.0
+3.7
Arvydas Sabonis 7.3
Assists
Joel Embiid 3.7
+1.6
Arvydas Sabonis 2.1
Steals
Joel Embiid 0.9
+0.1
Arvydas Sabonis 0.8
Blocks
Joel Embiid 1.6
+0.5
Arvydas Sabonis 1.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 3.4
+1.6
Arvydas Sabonis 1.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 3.0
+0.3
Arvydas Sabonis 2.7

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Joel Embiid played more years (+3) and has more points (+6,943), field goals made (+2,052), 3-pointers made (+402), free throws made (+2,437), offensive rebounds (+278), defensive rebounds (+1,288), total rebounds (+1,566), assists (+705), steals (+43) and blocks (+246)
- Arvydas Sabonis played more games (+15) and has more
- Joel Embiid has more turnovers (+717) and personal fouls (+85)
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- Joel Embiid has more field goals attempted (+4,089), 3-pointers attempted (+1,169) and free throws attempted (+2,861)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Joel Embiid 10
+3
Arvydas Sabonis 7
Games
Joel Embiid 455
Arvydas Sabonis 470
+15
Points
Joel Embiid 12,572
+6,943
Arvydas Sabonis 5,629
Field Goals Made
Joel Embiid 4,134
+2,052
Arvydas Sabonis 2,082
Field Goals Attempted
Joel Embiid 8,249
+4,089
Arvydas Sabonis 4,160
3-Pointers Made
Joel Embiid 538
+402
Arvydas Sabonis 136
3-Pointers Attempted
Joel Embiid 1,584
+1,169
Arvydas Sabonis 415
Free Throws Made
Joel Embiid 3,766
+2,437
Arvydas Sabonis 1,329
Free Throws Attempted
Joel Embiid 4,551
+2,861
Arvydas Sabonis 1,690
Offensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 1,012
+278
Arvydas Sabonis 734
Defensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 3,990
+1,288
Arvydas Sabonis 2,702
Total Rebounds
Joel Embiid 5,002
+1,566
Arvydas Sabonis 3,436
Assists
Joel Embiid 1,669
+705
Arvydas Sabonis 964
Steals
Joel Embiid 413
+43
Arvydas Sabonis 370
Blocks
Joel Embiid 740
+246
Arvydas Sabonis 494
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 1,554
+717
Arvydas Sabonis 837
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 1,375
+85
Arvydas Sabonis 1,290

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 Arvydas Sabonis.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Joel Embiid 50.1%
+0.1
Arvydas Sabonis 50.0%
3-Point Percentage
Joel Embiid 34.0%
+1.2
Arvydas Sabonis 32.8%
Free Throw Percentage
Joel Embiid 82.8%
+4.2
Arvydas Sabonis 78.6%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Joel Embiid has better averages in points (+12.8), field goals made (+3.5), 3-pointers made (+0.8), free throws made (+4.9), offensive rebounds (+0.8), defensive rebounds (+2.7), total rebounds (+3.5), assists (+1.2) and blocks (+0.8)
- Arvydas Sabonis has better average in steals (+0.1)
- Joel Embiid has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+2.1)
- Arvydas Sabonis has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.1)
- Joel Embiid has higher averages in field goals attempted (+7.6), 3-pointers attempted (+2.9) and free throws attempted (+5.8)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Joel Embiid 24.9
+12.8
Arvydas Sabonis 12.1
Field Goals Made
Joel Embiid 7.9
+3.5
Arvydas Sabonis 4.4
Field Goals Attempted
Joel Embiid 17.2
+7.6
Arvydas Sabonis 9.6
3-Pointers Made
Joel Embiid 1.1
+0.8
Arvydas Sabonis 0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Joel Embiid 3.8
+2.9
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
Free Throws Made
Joel Embiid 8.0
+4.9
Arvydas Sabonis 3.1
Free Throws Attempted
Joel Embiid 9.7
+5.8
Arvydas Sabonis 3.9
Offensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 2.2
+0.8
Arvydas Sabonis 1.4
Defensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 8.7
+2.7
Arvydas Sabonis 6.0
Total Rebounds
Joel Embiid 10.9
+3.5
Arvydas Sabonis 7.4
Assists
Joel Embiid 3.1
+1.2
Arvydas Sabonis 1.9
Steals
Joel Embiid 0.8
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
+0.1
Blocks
Joel Embiid 1.7
+0.8
Arvydas Sabonis 0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 3.7
+2.1
Arvydas Sabonis 1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 3.3
Arvydas Sabonis 3.4
+0.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Joel Embiid played more games (+8) and has more points (+852), field goals made (+244), 3-pointers made (+50), free throws made (+314), offensive rebounds (+55), defensive rebounds (+208), total rebounds (+263), assists (+85), steals (+1) and blocks (+54)
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- Joel Embiid has more turnovers (+136) and personal fouls (+22)
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- Joel Embiid has more field goals attempted (+524), 3-pointers attempted (+178) and free throws attempted (+373)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Joel Embiid 7
Arvydas Sabonis 7
Games
Joel Embiid 59
+8
Arvydas Sabonis 51
Points
Joel Embiid 1,469
+852
Arvydas Sabonis 617
Field Goals Made
Joel Embiid 466
+244
Arvydas Sabonis 222
Field Goals Attempted
Joel Embiid 1,015
+524
Arvydas Sabonis 491
3-Pointers Made
Joel Embiid 65
+50
Arvydas Sabonis 15
3-Pointers Attempted
Joel Embiid 225
+178
Arvydas Sabonis 47
Free Throws Made
Joel Embiid 472
+314
Arvydas Sabonis 158
Free Throws Attempted
Joel Embiid 570
+373
Arvydas Sabonis 197
Offensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 127
+55
Arvydas Sabonis 72
Defensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 514
+208
Arvydas Sabonis 306
Total Rebounds
Joel Embiid 641
+263
Arvydas Sabonis 378
Assists
Joel Embiid 182
+85
Arvydas Sabonis 97
Steals
Joel Embiid 49
+1
Arvydas Sabonis 48
Blocks
Joel Embiid 102
+54
Arvydas Sabonis 48
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 218
+136
Arvydas Sabonis 82
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 197
+22
Arvydas Sabonis 175

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 Arvydas Sabonis has better 3-point percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Joel Embiid 45.9%
+0.7
Arvydas Sabonis 45.2%
3-Point Percentage
Joel Embiid 28.9%
Arvydas Sabonis 31.9%
+3.0
Free Throw Percentage
Joel Embiid 82.8%
+2.6
Arvydas Sabonis 80.2%
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