Complete Stats Comparison of Joel Embiid and Damian Lillard

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Joel Embiid and Damian Lillard 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
Damian Lillard2
(assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		13
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
Damian Lillard3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		10
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		1
stat
Damian Lillard5
stats		8
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Joel Embiid5
stats		5
stats		1
stat
Damian Lillard7
stats		9
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 Damian Lillard has better averages in assists and steals.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Joel Embiid has better averages in points (+2.6), field goals made (+1.0), free throws made (+2.5), offensive rebounds (+1.6), defensive rebounds (+5.1), total rebounds (+6.7) and blocks (+1.3)
- Damian Lillard has better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.9), assists (+3.0) and steals (+0.1)
- 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 (+3.5)
- Damian Lillard has higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.2) and 3-pointers attempted (+4.9)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Joel Embiid 27.7
+2.6
Damian Lillard 25.1
Field Goals Made
Joel Embiid 9.1
+1.0
Damian Lillard 8.1
Field Goals Attempted
Joel Embiid 18.2
Damian Lillard 18.4
+0.2
3-Pointers Made
Joel Embiid 1.2
Damian Lillard 3.1
+1.9
3-Pointers Attempted
Joel Embiid 3.5
Damian Lillard 8.4
+4.9
Free Throws Made
Joel Embiid 8.3
+2.5
Damian Lillard 5.8
Free Throws Attempted
Joel Embiid 10.0
+3.5
Damian Lillard 6.5
Offensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 2.2
+1.6
Damian Lillard 0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 8.8
+5.1
Damian Lillard 3.7
Total Rebounds
Joel Embiid 11.0
+6.7
Damian Lillard 4.3
Assists
Joel Embiid 3.7
Damian Lillard 6.7
+3.0
Steals
Joel Embiid 0.9
Damian Lillard 1.0
+0.1
Blocks
Joel Embiid 1.6
+1.3
Damian Lillard 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 3.4
+0.6
Damian Lillard 2.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 3.0
+1.1
Damian Lillard 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, Damian Lillard 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 (+474), defensive rebounds (+668), total rebounds (+1,142) and blocks (+471)
- Damian Lillard played more years (+4) and games (+448), and has more points (+10,075), field goals made (+3,149), 3-pointers made (+2,272), free throws made (+1,505), assists (+4,411) and steals (+463)
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- Damian Lillard has more turnovers (+994) and personal fouls (+339)
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- Damian Lillard has more field goals attempted (+8,356), 3-pointers attempted (+5,988) and free throws attempted (+1,315)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Joel Embiid 9
Damian Lillard 13
+4
Games
Joel Embiid 452
Damian Lillard 900
+448
Points
Joel Embiid 12,523
Damian Lillard 22,598
+10,075
Field Goals Made
Joel Embiid 4,117
Damian Lillard 7,266
+3,149
Field Goals Attempted
Joel Embiid 8,212
Damian Lillard 16,568
+8,356
3-Pointers Made
Joel Embiid 532
Damian Lillard 2,804
+2,272
3-Pointers Attempted
Joel Embiid 1,568
Damian Lillard 7,556
+5,988
Free Throws Made
Joel Embiid 3,757
Damian Lillard 5,262
+1,505
Free Throws Attempted
Joel Embiid 4,538
Damian Lillard 5,853
+1,315
Offensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 1,008
+474
Damian Lillard 534
Defensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 3,979
+668
Damian Lillard 3,311
Total Rebounds
Joel Embiid 4,987
+1,142
Damian Lillard 3,845
Assists
Joel Embiid 1,658
Damian Lillard 6,069
+4,411
Steals
Joel Embiid 411
Damian Lillard 874
+463
Blocks
Joel Embiid 738
+471
Damian Lillard 267
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 1,547
Damian Lillard 2,541
+994
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 1,369
Damian Lillard 1,708
+339

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Joel Embiid 50.1%
+6.2
Damian Lillard 43.9%
3-Point Percentage
Joel Embiid 33.9%
Damian Lillard 37.1%
+3.2
Free Throw Percentage
Joel Embiid 82.8%
Damian Lillard 89.9%
+7.1

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Damian Lillard 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 (+2.0), offensive rebounds (+1.5), defensive rebounds (+5.0), total rebounds (+6.5) and blocks (+1.4)
- Damian Lillard has better averages in points (+0.3), field goals made (+0.1), 3-pointers made (+2.2), assists (+3.0) and steals (+0.3)
- Joel Embiid has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.7) and personal fouls (+1.0)
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- Joel Embiid has higher average in free throws attempted (+2.9)
- Damian Lillard has higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.3) and 3-pointers attempted (+5.1)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Joel Embiid 24.9
Damian Lillard 25.2
+0.3
Field Goals Made
Joel Embiid 7.9
Damian Lillard 8.0
+0.1
Field Goals Attempted
Joel Embiid 17.2
Damian Lillard 19.5
+2.3
3-Pointers Made
Joel Embiid 1.1
Damian Lillard 3.3
+2.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Joel Embiid 3.8
Damian Lillard 8.9
+5.1
Free Throws Made
Joel Embiid 8.0
+2.0
Damian Lillard 6.0
Free Throws Attempted
Joel Embiid 9.7
+2.9
Damian Lillard 6.8
Offensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 2.2
+1.5
Damian Lillard 0.7
Defensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 8.7
+5.0
Damian Lillard 3.7
Total Rebounds
Joel Embiid 10.9
+6.5
Damian Lillard 4.4
Assists
Joel Embiid 3.1
Damian Lillard 6.1
+3.0
Steals
Joel Embiid 0.8
Damian Lillard 1.1
+0.3
Blocks
Joel Embiid 1.7
+1.4
Damian Lillard 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 3.7
+0.7
Damian Lillard 3.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 3.3
+1.0
Damian Lillard 2.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Damian Lillard 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 free throws made (+61), offensive rebounds (+81), defensive rebounds (+264), total rebounds (+345) and blocks (+81)
- Damian Lillard played more years (+3) and games (+9), and has more points (+246), field goals made (+75), 3-pointers made (+157), assists (+232) and steals (+29)
- Joel Embiid has more turnovers (+15) and personal fouls (+42)
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- Joel Embiid has more free throws attempted (+110)
- Damian Lillard has more field goals attempted (+309) and 3-pointers attempted (+378)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Joel Embiid 7
Damian Lillard 10
+3
Games
Joel Embiid 59
Damian Lillard 68
+9
Points
Joel Embiid 1,469
Damian Lillard 1,715
+246
Field Goals Made
Joel Embiid 466
Damian Lillard 541
+75
Field Goals Attempted
Joel Embiid 1,015
Damian Lillard 1,324
+309
3-Pointers Made
Joel Embiid 65
Damian Lillard 222
+157
3-Pointers Attempted
Joel Embiid 225
Damian Lillard 603
+378
Free Throws Made
Joel Embiid 472
+61
Damian Lillard 411
Free Throws Attempted
Joel Embiid 570
+110
Damian Lillard 460
Offensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 127
+81
Damian Lillard 46
Defensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 514
+264
Damian Lillard 250
Total Rebounds
Joel Embiid 641
+345
Damian Lillard 296
Assists
Joel Embiid 182
Damian Lillard 414
+232
Steals
Joel Embiid 49
Damian Lillard 78
+29
Blocks
Joel Embiid 102
+81
Damian Lillard 21
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 218
+15
Damian Lillard 203
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 197
+42
Damian Lillard 155

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Joel Embiid 45.9%
+5.0
Damian Lillard 40.9%
3-Point Percentage
Joel Embiid 28.9%
Damian Lillard 36.8%
+7.9
Free Throw Percentage
Joel Embiid 82.8%
Damian Lillard 89.3%
+6.5
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