Complete Stats Comparison of Joel Embiid and Michael Jordan

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Joel Embiid and Michael Jordan 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 Embiid2
(rebounds, blocks)		0
10
seasons
Michael Jordan3
(points, assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		15
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)		0
7
Playoffs
Michael Jordan3
(points, assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		13
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Joel Embiid6
stats		2
stats		2
stats
Michael Jordan6
stats		12
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Joel Embiid5
stats		2
stats		0
stats
Michael Jordan7
stats		12
stats		2
stats
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, Michael Jordan has better averages in points, assists and steals while Joel Embiid has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Joel Embiid has better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.7), free throws made (+1.5), offensive rebounds (+0.6), defensive rebounds (+4.1), total rebounds (+4.8) and blocks (+0.8)
- Michael Jordan has better averages in points (+2.5), field goals made (+2.3), assists (+1.6) and steals (+1.4)
- Joel Embiid has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.7) and personal fouls (+0.4)
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- Joel Embiid has higher averages in 3-pointers attempted (+1.8) and free throws attempted (+1.8)
- Michael Jordan has higher average in field goals attempted (+4.8)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Joel Embiid 27.6
Michael Jordan 30.1
+2.5
Field Goals Made
Joel Embiid 9.1
Michael Jordan 11.4
+2.3
Field Goals Attempted
Joel Embiid 18.1
Michael Jordan 22.9
+4.8
3-Pointers Made
Joel Embiid 1.2
+0.7
Michael Jordan 0.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Joel Embiid 3.5
+1.8
Michael Jordan 1.7
Free Throws Made
Joel Embiid 8.3
+1.5
Michael Jordan 6.8
Free Throws Attempted
Joel Embiid 10.0
+1.8
Michael Jordan 8.2
Offensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 2.2
+0.6
Michael Jordan 1.6
Defensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 8.8
+4.1
Michael Jordan 4.7
Total Rebounds
Joel Embiid 11.0
+4.8
Michael Jordan 6.2
Assists
Joel Embiid 3.7
Michael Jordan 5.3
+1.6
Steals
Joel Embiid 0.9
Michael Jordan 2.3
+1.4
Blocks
Joel Embiid 1.6
+0.8
Michael Jordan 0.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 3.4
+0.7
Michael Jordan 2.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 3.0
+0.4
Michael Jordan 2.6

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

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- Michael Jordan played more years (+5) and games (+615), and has more points (+19,680), field goals made (+8,045), 3-pointers made (+41), free throws made (+3,549), offensive rebounds (+653), defensive rebounds (+1,005), total rebounds (+1,658), assists (+3,959), steals (+2,098) and blocks (+147)
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- Michael Jordan has more turnovers (+1,363) and personal fouls (+1,404)
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- Michael Jordan has more field goals attempted (+16,254), 3-pointers attempted (+186) and free throws attempted (+4,208)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Joel Embiid 10
Michael Jordan 15
+5
Games
Joel Embiid 457
Michael Jordan 1,072
+615
Points
Joel Embiid 12,612
Michael Jordan 32,292
+19,680
Field Goals Made
Joel Embiid 4,147
Michael Jordan 12,192
+8,045
Field Goals Attempted
Joel Embiid 8,283
Michael Jordan 24,537
+16,254
3-Pointers Made
Joel Embiid 540
Michael Jordan 581
+41
3-Pointers Attempted
Joel Embiid 1,592
Michael Jordan 1,778
+186
Free Throws Made
Joel Embiid 3,778
Michael Jordan 7,327
+3,549
Free Throws Attempted
Joel Embiid 4,564
Michael Jordan 8,772
+4,208
Offensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 1,015
Michael Jordan 1,668
+653
Defensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 3,999
Michael Jordan 5,004
+1,005
Total Rebounds
Joel Embiid 5,014
Michael Jordan 6,672
+1,658
Assists
Joel Embiid 1,674
Michael Jordan 5,633
+3,959
Steals
Joel Embiid 416
Michael Jordan 2,514
+2,098
Blocks
Joel Embiid 746
Michael Jordan 893
+147
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 1,561
Michael Jordan 2,924
+1,363
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 1,379
Michael Jordan 2,783
+1,404

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Joel Embiid 50.1%
+0.4
Michael Jordan 49.7%
3-Point Percentage
Joel Embiid 33.9%
+1.2
Michael Jordan 32.7%
Free Throw Percentage
Joel Embiid 82.8%
Michael Jordan 83.5%
+0.7

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Michael Jordan 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 3-pointers made (+0.3), offensive rebounds (+0.5), defensive rebounds (+4.0), total rebounds (+4.5) and blocks (+0.8)
- Michael Jordan has better averages in points (+8.5), field goals made (+4.3), free throws made (+0.2), assists (+2.6) and steals (+1.3)
- Joel Embiid has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.6) and personal fouls (+0.3)
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- Joel Embiid has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+1.3)
- Michael Jordan has higher averages in field goals attempted (+7.9) and free throws attempted (+0.2)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Joel Embiid 24.9
Michael Jordan 33.4
+8.5
Field Goals Made
Joel Embiid 7.9
Michael Jordan 12.2
+4.3
Field Goals Attempted
Joel Embiid 17.2
Michael Jordan 25.1
+7.9
3-Pointers Made
Joel Embiid 1.1
+0.3
Michael Jordan 0.8
3-Pointers Attempted
Joel Embiid 3.8
+1.3
Michael Jordan 2.5
Free Throws Made
Joel Embiid 8.0
Michael Jordan 8.2
+0.2
Free Throws Attempted
Joel Embiid 9.7
Michael Jordan 9.9
+0.2
Offensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 2.2
+0.5
Michael Jordan 1.7
Defensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 8.7
+4.0
Michael Jordan 4.7
Total Rebounds
Joel Embiid 10.9
+4.5
Michael Jordan 6.4
Assists
Joel Embiid 3.1
Michael Jordan 5.7
+2.6
Steals
Joel Embiid 0.8
Michael Jordan 2.1
+1.3
Blocks
Joel Embiid 1.7
+0.8
Michael Jordan 0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 3.7
+0.6
Michael Jordan 3.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 3.3
+0.3
Michael Jordan 3.0

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

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- Michael Jordan played more years (+6) and games (+120), and has more points (+4,518), field goals made (+1,722), 3-pointers made (+83), free throws made (+991), offensive rebounds (+178), defensive rebounds (+333), total rebounds (+511), assists (+840), steals (+327) and blocks (+56)
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- Michael Jordan has more turnovers (+328) and personal fouls (+344)
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- Michael Jordan has more field goals attempted (+3,482), 3-pointers attempted (+221) and free throws attempted (+1,196)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Joel Embiid 7
Michael Jordan 13
+6
Games
Joel Embiid 59
Michael Jordan 179
+120
Points
Joel Embiid 1,469
Michael Jordan 5,987
+4,518
Field Goals Made
Joel Embiid 466
Michael Jordan 2,188
+1,722
Field Goals Attempted
Joel Embiid 1,015
Michael Jordan 4,497
+3,482
3-Pointers Made
Joel Embiid 65
Michael Jordan 148
+83
3-Pointers Attempted
Joel Embiid 225
Michael Jordan 446
+221
Free Throws Made
Joel Embiid 472
Michael Jordan 1,463
+991
Free Throws Attempted
Joel Embiid 570
Michael Jordan 1,766
+1,196
Offensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 127
Michael Jordan 305
+178
Defensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 514
Michael Jordan 847
+333
Total Rebounds
Joel Embiid 641
Michael Jordan 1,152
+511
Assists
Joel Embiid 182
Michael Jordan 1,022
+840
Steals
Joel Embiid 49
Michael Jordan 376
+327
Blocks
Joel Embiid 102
Michael Jordan 158
+56
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 218
Michael Jordan 546
+328
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 197
Michael Jordan 541
+344

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Michael Jordan has better field goal percentage and 3-point percentage than Joel Embiid. They are tied in free throw percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Joel Embiid 45.9%
Michael Jordan 48.7%
+2.8
3-Point Percentage
Joel Embiid 28.9%
Michael Jordan 33.2%
+4.3
Free Throw Percentage
Joel Embiid 82.8%
Michael Jordan 82.8%
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