Complete Stats Comparison of Joel Embiid and C.J. McCollum

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Joel Embiid and C.J. McCollum 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
Joel Embiid3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		9
seasons
C.J. McCollum1
(assists)		3
(points, assists, steals)		12
seasons
they are tied1
(steals)
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Joel Embiid3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		7
Playoffs
C.J. McCollum1
(steals)		2
(assists, steals)		10
Playoffs
they are tied1
(assists)

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		2
stats
C.J. McCollum4
stats		8
stats		1
stat
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Joel Embiid7
stats		6
stats		2
stats
C.J. McCollum4
stats		8
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, out of the five main statistical categories, Joel Embiid has better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while C.J. McCollum has better average in assists. They are tied in steals.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Joel Embiid has better averages in points (+8.1), field goals made (+1.6), free throws made (+6.2), offensive rebounds (+1.6), defensive rebounds (+5.8), total rebounds (+7.4) and blocks (+1.2)
- C.J. McCollum has better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.3) and assists (+0.1)
- Joel Embiid has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.6) and personal fouls (+0.9)
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- Joel Embiid has higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.7) and free throws attempted (+7.3)
- C.J. McCollum has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.9)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Joel Embiid 27.7
+8.1
C.J. McCollum 19.6
Field Goals Made
Joel Embiid 9.1
+1.6
C.J. McCollum 7.5
Field Goals Attempted
Joel Embiid 18.2
+1.7
C.J. McCollum 16.5
3-Pointers Made
Joel Embiid 1.2
C.J. McCollum 2.5
+1.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Joel Embiid 3.5
C.J. McCollum 6.4
+2.9
Free Throws Made
Joel Embiid 8.3
+6.2
C.J. McCollum 2.1
Free Throws Attempted
Joel Embiid 10.0
+7.3
C.J. McCollum 2.7
Offensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 2.2
+1.6
C.J. McCollum 0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 8.8
+5.8
C.J. McCollum 3.0
Total Rebounds
Joel Embiid 11.0
+7.4
C.J. McCollum 3.6
Assists
Joel Embiid 3.7
C.J. McCollum 3.8
+0.1
Steals
Joel Embiid 0.9
C.J. McCollum 0.9
Blocks
Joel Embiid 1.6
+1.2
C.J. McCollum 0.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 3.4
+1.6
C.J. McCollum 1.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 3.0
+0.9
C.J. McCollum 2.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, C.J. McCollum 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 free throws made (+2,074), offensive rebounds (+500), defensive rebounds (+1,620), total rebounds (+2,120) and blocks (+412)
- C.J. McCollum played more years (+3) and games (+335), and has more points (+2,891), field goals made (+1,754), 3-pointers made (+1,457), assists (+1,347) and steals (+293)
- Joel Embiid has more turnovers (+121)
- C.J. McCollum has more personal fouls (+288)
- Joel Embiid has more free throws attempted (+2,431)
- C.J. McCollum has more field goals attempted (+4,754) and 3-pointers attempted (+3,443)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Joel Embiid 9
C.J. McCollum 12
+3
Games
Joel Embiid 452
C.J. McCollum 787
+335
Points
Joel Embiid 12,523
C.J. McCollum 15,414
+2,891
Field Goals Made
Joel Embiid 4,117
C.J. McCollum 5,871
+1,754
Field Goals Attempted
Joel Embiid 8,212
C.J. McCollum 12,966
+4,754
3-Pointers Made
Joel Embiid 532
C.J. McCollum 1,989
+1,457
3-Pointers Attempted
Joel Embiid 1,568
C.J. McCollum 5,011
+3,443
Free Throws Made
Joel Embiid 3,757
+2,074
C.J. McCollum 1,683
Free Throws Attempted
Joel Embiid 4,538
+2,431
C.J. McCollum 2,107
Offensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 1,008
+500
C.J. McCollum 508
Defensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 3,979
+1,620
C.J. McCollum 2,359
Total Rebounds
Joel Embiid 4,987
+2,120
C.J. McCollum 2,867
Assists
Joel Embiid 1,658
C.J. McCollum 3,005
+1,347
Steals
Joel Embiid 411
C.J. McCollum 704
+293
Blocks
Joel Embiid 738
+412
C.J. McCollum 326
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 1,547
+121
C.J. McCollum 1,426
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 1,369
C.J. McCollum 1,657
+288

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Joel Embiid 50.1%
+4.8
C.J. McCollum 45.3%
3-Point Percentage
Joel Embiid 33.9%
C.J. McCollum 39.7%
+5.8
Free Throw Percentage
Joel Embiid 82.8%
+2.9
C.J. McCollum 79.9%

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 and blocks while C.J. McCollum has better average in steals. They are tied in assists.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Joel Embiid has better averages in points (+4.8), field goals made (+0.2), free throws made (+5.6), offensive rebounds (+1.4), defensive rebounds (+5.1), total rebounds (+6.5) and blocks (+1.2)
- C.J. McCollum has better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.1) and steals (+0.1)
- Joel Embiid has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.6) and personal fouls (+0.9)
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- Joel Embiid has higher average in free throws attempted (+6.6)
- C.J. McCollum has higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.6) and 3-pointers attempted (+2.3)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Joel Embiid 24.9
+4.8
C.J. McCollum 20.1
Field Goals Made
Joel Embiid 7.9
+0.2
C.J. McCollum 7.7
Field Goals Attempted
Joel Embiid 17.2
C.J. McCollum 17.8
+0.6
3-Pointers Made
Joel Embiid 1.1
C.J. McCollum 2.2
+1.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Joel Embiid 3.8
C.J. McCollum 6.1
+2.3
Free Throws Made
Joel Embiid 8.0
+5.6
C.J. McCollum 2.4
Free Throws Attempted
Joel Embiid 9.7
+6.6
C.J. McCollum 3.1
Offensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 2.2
+1.4
C.J. McCollum 0.8
Defensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 8.7
+5.1
C.J. McCollum 3.6
Total Rebounds
Joel Embiid 10.9
+6.5
C.J. McCollum 4.4
Assists
Joel Embiid 3.1
C.J. McCollum 3.1
Steals
Joel Embiid 0.8
C.J. McCollum 0.9
+0.1
Blocks
Joel Embiid 1.7
+1.2
C.J. McCollum 0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 3.7
+1.6
C.J. McCollum 2.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 3.3
+0.9
C.J. McCollum 2.4

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Joel Embiid has more points (+125), free throws made (+312), offensive rebounds (+73), defensive rebounds (+271), total rebounds (+344) and blocks (+69)
- C.J. McCollum played more years (+3) and games (+8), and has more field goals made (+51), 3-pointers made (+85), assists (+23) and steals (+8)
- Joel Embiid has more turnovers (+79) and personal fouls (+33)
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- Joel Embiid has more free throws attempted (+361)
- C.J. McCollum has more field goals attempted (+179) and 3-pointers attempted (+183)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Joel Embiid 7
C.J. McCollum 10
+3
Games
Joel Embiid 59
C.J. McCollum 67
+8
Points
Joel Embiid 1,469
+125
C.J. McCollum 1,344
Field Goals Made
Joel Embiid 466
C.J. McCollum 517
+51
Field Goals Attempted
Joel Embiid 1,015
C.J. McCollum 1,194
+179
3-Pointers Made
Joel Embiid 65
C.J. McCollum 150
+85
3-Pointers Attempted
Joel Embiid 225
C.J. McCollum 408
+183
Free Throws Made
Joel Embiid 472
+312
C.J. McCollum 160
Free Throws Attempted
Joel Embiid 570
+361
C.J. McCollum 209
Offensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 127
+73
C.J. McCollum 54
Defensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 514
+271
C.J. McCollum 243
Total Rebounds
Joel Embiid 641
+344
C.J. McCollum 297
Assists
Joel Embiid 182
C.J. McCollum 205
+23
Steals
Joel Embiid 49
C.J. McCollum 57
+8
Blocks
Joel Embiid 102
+69
C.J. McCollum 33
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 218
+79
C.J. McCollum 139
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 197
+33
C.J. McCollum 164

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 C.J. McCollum has better 3-point percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Joel Embiid 45.9%
+2.6
C.J. McCollum 43.3%
3-Point Percentage
Joel Embiid 28.9%
C.J. McCollum 36.8%
+7.9
Free Throw Percentage
Joel Embiid 82.8%
+6.2
C.J. McCollum 76.6%
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