Complete Stats Comparison of Joel Embiid and Karl Malone

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Joel Embiid and Karl Malone 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 / 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 Embiid4
(points, rebounds, assists, blocks)		0
9
seasons
Karl Malone1
(steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		19
seasons
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)		0
7
Playoffs
Karl Malone2
(assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		19
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Joel Embiid8
stats		3
stats		2
stats
Karl Malone4
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Joel Embiid7
stats		3
stats		2
stats
Karl Malone5
stats		11
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, assists and blocks while Karl Malone has better average in steals.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Joel Embiid has better averages in points (+2.7), 3-pointers made (+1.1), free throws made (+1.7), defensive rebounds (+1.1), total rebounds (+0.9), assists (+0.1) and blocks (+0.8)
- Karl Malone has better averages in field goals made (+0.1), offensive rebounds (+0.2) and steals (+0.5)
- Joel Embiid has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.3)
- Karl Malone has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.1)
- Joel Embiid has higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.4), 3-pointers attempted (+3.3) and free throws attempted (+1.1)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Joel Embiid 27.7
+2.7
Karl Malone 25.0
Field Goals Made
Joel Embiid 9.1
Karl Malone 9.2
+0.1
Field Goals Attempted
Joel Embiid 18.2
+0.4
Karl Malone 17.8
3-Pointers Made
Joel Embiid 1.2
+1.1
Karl Malone 0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Joel Embiid 3.5
+3.3
Karl Malone 0.2
Free Throws Made
Joel Embiid 8.3
+1.7
Karl Malone 6.6
Free Throws Attempted
Joel Embiid 10.0
+1.1
Karl Malone 8.9
Offensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 2.2
Karl Malone 2.4
+0.2
Defensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 8.8
+1.1
Karl Malone 7.7
Total Rebounds
Joel Embiid 11.0
+0.9
Karl Malone 10.1
Assists
Joel Embiid 3.7
+0.1
Karl Malone 3.6
Steals
Joel Embiid 0.9
Karl Malone 1.4
+0.5
Blocks
Joel Embiid 1.6
+0.8
Karl Malone 0.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 3.4
+0.3
Karl Malone 3.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 3.0
Karl Malone 3.1
+0.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Joel Embiid has more 3-pointers made (+447)
- Karl Malone played more years (+10) and games (+1,024), and has more points (+24,405), field goals made (+9,411), free throws made (+6,030), offensive rebounds (+2,554), defensive rebounds (+7,427), total rebounds (+9,981), assists (+3,590), steals (+1,674) and blocks (+407)
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- Karl Malone has more turnovers (+2,977) and personal fouls (+3,209)
- Joel Embiid has more 3-pointers attempted (+1,258)
- Karl Malone has more field goals attempted (+17,998) and free throws attempted (+8,650)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Joel Embiid 9
Karl Malone 19
+10
Games
Joel Embiid 452
Karl Malone 1,476
+1,024
Points
Joel Embiid 12,523
Karl Malone 36,928
+24,405
Field Goals Made
Joel Embiid 4,117
Karl Malone 13,528
+9,411
Field Goals Attempted
Joel Embiid 8,212
Karl Malone 26,210
+17,998
3-Pointers Made
Joel Embiid 532
+447
Karl Malone 85
3-Pointers Attempted
Joel Embiid 1,568
+1,258
Karl Malone 310
Free Throws Made
Joel Embiid 3,757
Karl Malone 9,787
+6,030
Free Throws Attempted
Joel Embiid 4,538
Karl Malone 13,188
+8,650
Offensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 1,008
Karl Malone 3,562
+2,554
Defensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 3,979
Karl Malone 11,406
+7,427
Total Rebounds
Joel Embiid 4,987
Karl Malone 14,968
+9,981
Assists
Joel Embiid 1,658
Karl Malone 5,248
+3,590
Steals
Joel Embiid 411
Karl Malone 2,085
+1,674
Blocks
Joel Embiid 738
Karl Malone 1,145
+407
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 1,547
Karl Malone 4,524
+2,977
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 1,369
Karl Malone 4,578
+3,209

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 Karl Malone has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Joel Embiid 50.1%
Karl Malone 51.6%
+1.5
3-Point Percentage
Joel Embiid 33.9%
+6.5
Karl Malone 27.4%
Free Throw Percentage
Joel Embiid 82.8%
+8.6
Karl Malone 74.2%

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 Karl Malone has better averages in assists and steals.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Joel Embiid has better averages in points (+0.2), 3-pointers made (+1.1), free throws made (+1.4), defensive rebounds (+0.6), total rebounds (+0.2) and blocks (+1.0)
- Karl Malone has better averages in field goals made (+1.1), offensive rebounds (+0.4), assists (+0.1) and steals (+0.5)
- Joel Embiid has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.9)
- Karl Malone has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.1)
- Joel Embiid has higher averages in 3-pointers attempted (+3.6) and free throws attempted (+0.8)
- Karl Malone has higher average in field goals attempted (+2.3)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Joel Embiid 24.9
+0.2
Karl Malone 24.7
Field Goals Made
Joel Embiid 7.9
Karl Malone 9.0
+1.1
Field Goals Attempted
Joel Embiid 17.2
Karl Malone 19.5
+2.3
3-Pointers Made
Joel Embiid 1.1
+1.1
Karl Malone 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Joel Embiid 3.8
+3.6
Karl Malone 0.2
Free Throws Made
Joel Embiid 8.0
+1.4
Karl Malone 6.6
Free Throws Attempted
Joel Embiid 9.7
+0.8
Karl Malone 8.9
Offensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 2.2
Karl Malone 2.6
+0.4
Defensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 8.7
+0.6
Karl Malone 8.1
Total Rebounds
Joel Embiid 10.9
+0.2
Karl Malone 10.7
Assists
Joel Embiid 3.1
Karl Malone 3.2
+0.1
Steals
Joel Embiid 0.8
Karl Malone 1.3
+0.5
Blocks
Joel Embiid 1.7
+1.0
Karl Malone 0.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 3.7
+0.9
Karl Malone 2.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 3.3
Karl Malone 3.4
+0.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Joel Embiid has more 3-pointers made (+59)
- Karl Malone played more years (+12) and games (+134), and has more points (+3,292), field goals made (+1,277), free throws made (+797), offensive rebounds (+375), defensive rebounds (+1,046), total rebounds (+1,421), assists (+428), steals (+209) and blocks (+33)
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- Karl Malone has more turnovers (+332) and personal fouls (+465)
- Joel Embiid has more 3-pointers attempted (+188)
- Karl Malone has more field goals attempted (+2,753) and free throws attempted (+1,155)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Joel Embiid 7
Karl Malone 19
+12
Games
Joel Embiid 59
Karl Malone 193
+134
Points
Joel Embiid 1,469
Karl Malone 4,761
+3,292
Field Goals Made
Joel Embiid 466
Karl Malone 1,743
+1,277
Field Goals Attempted
Joel Embiid 1,015
Karl Malone 3,768
+2,753
3-Pointers Made
Joel Embiid 65
+59
Karl Malone 6
3-Pointers Attempted
Joel Embiid 225
+188
Karl Malone 37
Free Throws Made
Joel Embiid 472
Karl Malone 1,269
+797
Free Throws Attempted
Joel Embiid 570
Karl Malone 1,725
+1,155
Offensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 127
Karl Malone 502
+375
Defensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 514
Karl Malone 1,560
+1,046
Total Rebounds
Joel Embiid 641
Karl Malone 2,062
+1,421
Assists
Joel Embiid 182
Karl Malone 610
+428
Steals
Joel Embiid 49
Karl Malone 258
+209
Blocks
Joel Embiid 102
Karl Malone 135
+33
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 218
Karl Malone 550
+332
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 197
Karl Malone 662
+465

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 Karl Malone has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Joel Embiid 45.9%
Karl Malone 46.3%
+0.4
3-Point Percentage
Joel Embiid 28.9%
+12.7
Karl Malone 16.2%
Free Throw Percentage
Joel Embiid 82.8%
+9.2
Karl Malone 73.6%
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