Complete Stats Comparison of Lonzo Ball and Joel Embiid

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Lonzo Ball and Joel Embiid 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
Lonzo Ball2
(assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		6
seasons
Joel Embiid3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		9
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Lonzo Ball0
0
0
Playoffs
Joel Embiid5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		7
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Lonzo Ball5
stats		5
stats		1
stat
Joel Embiid7
stats		9
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Lonzo Ball2
stats		2
stats		0
stats
Joel Embiid10
stats		12
stats		3
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 Lonzo Ball has better averages in assists and steals.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Lonzo Ball has better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.1), assists (+2.1) and steals (+0.6)
- Joel Embiid has better averages in points (+16.3), field goals made (+4.9), free throws made (+7.6), offensive rebounds (+1.2), defensive rebounds (+4.3), total rebounds (+5.5) and blocks (+1.0)
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- Joel Embiid has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.0) and personal fouls (+0.9)
- Lonzo Ball has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.9)
- Joel Embiid has higher averages in field goals attempted (+7.6) and free throws attempted (+8.9)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Lonzo Ball 11.4
Joel Embiid 27.7
+16.3
Field Goals Made
Lonzo Ball 4.2
Joel Embiid 9.1
+4.9
Field Goals Attempted
Lonzo Ball 10.6
Joel Embiid 18.2
+7.6
3-Pointers Made
Lonzo Ball 2.3
+1.1
Joel Embiid 1.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Lonzo Ball 6.4
+2.9
Joel Embiid 3.5
Free Throws Made
Lonzo Ball 0.7
Joel Embiid 8.3
+7.6
Free Throws Attempted
Lonzo Ball 1.1
Joel Embiid 10.0
+8.9
Offensive Rebounds
Lonzo Ball 1.0
Joel Embiid 2.2
+1.2
Defensive Rebounds
Lonzo Ball 4.5
Joel Embiid 8.8
+4.3
Total Rebounds
Lonzo Ball 5.5
Joel Embiid 11.0
+5.5
Assists
Lonzo Ball 5.8
+2.1
Joel Embiid 3.7
Steals
Lonzo Ball 1.5
+0.6
Joel Embiid 0.9
Blocks
Lonzo Ball 0.6
Joel Embiid 1.6
+1.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Lonzo Ball 2.4
Joel Embiid 3.4
+1.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Lonzo Ball 2.1
Joel Embiid 3.0
+0.9

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Joel Embiid has more total points, rebounds and blocks while Lonzo Ball has more total assists and steals.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Lonzo Ball has more 3-pointers made (+130), assists (+20) and steals (+27)
- Joel Embiid played more years (+3) and games (+165), and has more points (+9,261), field goals made (+2,911), free throws made (+3,569), offensive rebounds (+721), defensive rebounds (+2,701), total rebounds (+3,422) and blocks (+559)
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- Joel Embiid has more turnovers (+869) and personal fouls (+767)
- Lonzo Ball has more 3-pointers attempted (+260)
- Joel Embiid has more field goals attempted (+5,179) and free throws attempted (+4,224)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Lonzo Ball 6
Joel Embiid 9
+3
Games
Lonzo Ball 287
Joel Embiid 452
+165
Points
Lonzo Ball 3,262
Joel Embiid 12,523
+9,261
Field Goals Made
Lonzo Ball 1,206
Joel Embiid 4,117
+2,911
Field Goals Attempted
Lonzo Ball 3,033
Joel Embiid 8,212
+5,179
3-Pointers Made
Lonzo Ball 662
+130
Joel Embiid 532
3-Pointers Attempted
Lonzo Ball 1,828
+260
Joel Embiid 1,568
Free Throws Made
Lonzo Ball 188
Joel Embiid 3,757
+3,569
Free Throws Attempted
Lonzo Ball 314
Joel Embiid 4,538
+4,224
Offensive Rebounds
Lonzo Ball 287
Joel Embiid 1,008
+721
Defensive Rebounds
Lonzo Ball 1,278
Joel Embiid 3,979
+2,701
Total Rebounds
Lonzo Ball 1,565
Joel Embiid 4,987
+3,422
Assists
Lonzo Ball 1,678
+20
Joel Embiid 1,658
Steals
Lonzo Ball 438
+27
Joel Embiid 411
Blocks
Lonzo Ball 179
Joel Embiid 738
+559
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Lonzo Ball 678
Joel Embiid 1,547
+869
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Lonzo Ball 602
Joel Embiid 1,369
+767

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 Lonzo Ball has better 3-point percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Lonzo Ball 39.8%
Joel Embiid 50.1%
+10.3
3-Point Percentage
Lonzo Ball 36.2%
+2.3
Joel Embiid 33.9%
Free Throw Percentage
Lonzo Ball 59.9%
Joel Embiid 82.8%
+22.9

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLonzo Ball didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

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- 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)

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLonzo Ball didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

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- 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)

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLonzo Ball didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher percentages in the Playoffs?

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