Complete Stats Comparison of Joel Embiid and Zion Williamson

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Joel Embiid and Zion Williamson 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)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		10
seasons
Zion Williamson2
(assists, steals)		0
6
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
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)		7
Playoffs
Zion Williamson0
0
0
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		12
stats		2
stats
Zion Williamson6
stats		2
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Joel Embiid10
stats		12
stats		3
stats
Zion Williamson2
stats		2
stats		0
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 Zion Williamson has better averages in assists and steals.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Joel Embiid has better averages in points (+3.0), 3-pointers made (+1.1), free throws made (+2.8), defensive rebounds (+4.4), total rebounds (+4.3) and blocks (+1.0)
- Zion Williamson has better averages in field goals made (+0.3), offensive rebounds (+0.1), assists (+0.6) and steals (+0.1)
- Joel Embiid has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.5) and personal fouls (+0.7)
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- Joel Embiid has higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.0), 3-pointers attempted (+3.0) and free throws attempted (+2.0)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Joel Embiid 27.6
+3.0
Zion Williamson 24.6
Field Goals Made
Joel Embiid 9.1
Zion Williamson 9.4
+0.3
Field Goals Attempted
Joel Embiid 18.1
+2.0
Zion Williamson 16.1
3-Pointers Made
Joel Embiid 1.2
+1.1
Zion Williamson 0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Joel Embiid 3.5
+3.0
Zion Williamson 0.5
Free Throws Made
Joel Embiid 8.3
+2.8
Zion Williamson 5.5
Free Throws Attempted
Joel Embiid 10.0
+2.0
Zion Williamson 8.0
Offensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 2.2
Zion Williamson 2.3
+0.1
Defensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 8.7
+4.4
Zion Williamson 4.3
Total Rebounds
Joel Embiid 10.9
+4.3
Zion Williamson 6.6
Assists
Joel Embiid 3.7
Zion Williamson 4.3
+0.6
Steals
Joel Embiid 0.9
Zion Williamson 1.0
+0.1
Blocks
Joel Embiid 1.6
+1.0
Zion Williamson 0.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 3.4
+0.5
Zion Williamson 2.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 3.0
+0.7
Zion Williamson 2.3

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 Zion Williamson.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Joel Embiid played more years (+4) and games (+235), and has more points (+7,159), field goals made (+2,048), 3-pointers made (+509), free throws made (+2,554), offensive rebounds (+508), defensive rebounds (+3,045), total rebounds (+3,553), assists (+720), steals (+182) and blocks (+605)
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- Joel Embiid has more turnovers (+926) and personal fouls (+878)
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- Joel Embiid has more field goals attempted (+4,700), 3-pointers attempted (+1,498) and free throws attempted (+2,790)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Joel Embiid 10
+4
Zion Williamson 6
Games
Joel Embiid 459
+235
Zion Williamson 224
Points
Joel Embiid 12,659
+7,159
Zion Williamson 5,500
Field Goals Made
Joel Embiid 4,163
+2,048
Zion Williamson 2,115
Field Goals Attempted
Joel Embiid 8,313
+4,700
Zion Williamson 3,613
3-Pointers Made
Joel Embiid 541
+509
Zion Williamson 32
3-Pointers Attempted
Joel Embiid 1,599
+1,498
Zion Williamson 101
Free Throws Made
Joel Embiid 3,792
+2,554
Zion Williamson 1,238
Free Throws Attempted
Joel Embiid 4,581
+2,790
Zion Williamson 1,791
Offensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 1,018
+508
Zion Williamson 510
Defensive Rebounds
Joel Embiid 4,006
+3,045
Zion Williamson 961
Total Rebounds
Joel Embiid 5,024
+3,553
Zion Williamson 1,471
Assists
Joel Embiid 1,680
+720
Zion Williamson 960
Steals
Joel Embiid 417
+182
Zion Williamson 235
Blocks
Joel Embiid 748
+605
Zion Williamson 143
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 1,565
+926
Zion Williamson 639
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Joel Embiid 1,384
+878
Zion Williamson 506

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 Zion Williamson has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Joel Embiid 50.1%
Zion Williamson 58.5%
+8.4
3-Point Percentage
Joel Embiid 33.8%
+2.1
Zion Williamson 31.7%
Free Throw Percentage
Joel Embiid 82.8%
+13.7
Zion Williamson 69.1%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightZion Williamson didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Joel Embiid has better averages in points (+24.9), field goals made (+7.9), 3-pointers made (+1.1), free throws made (+8.0), offensive rebounds (+2.2), defensive rebounds (+8.7), total rebounds (+10.9), assists (+3.1), steals (+0.8) and blocks (+1.7)
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- Joel Embiid has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+3.7) and personal fouls (+3.3)
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- Joel Embiid has higher averages in field goals attempted (+17.2), 3-pointers attempted (+3.8) and free throws attempted (+9.7)
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Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightZion Williamson didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Joel Embiid played more years (+7) and games (+59), and has more points (+1,469), field goals made (+466), 3-pointers made (+65), free throws made (+472), offensive rebounds (+127), defensive rebounds (+514), total rebounds (+641), assists (+182), steals (+49) and blocks (+102)
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- Joel Embiid has more turnovers (+218) and personal fouls (+197)
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- Joel Embiid has more field goals attempted (+1,015), 3-pointers attempted (+225) and free throws attempted (+570)
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Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightZion Williamson didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher percentages in the Playoffs?

- Joel Embiid has field goal percentage (+45.9), 3-point percentage (+28.9) and free throw percentage (+82.8)
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