Complete Stats Comparison of Stephen Curry and Joel Embiid

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Stephen Curry 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
Stephen Curry2
(assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		16
seasons
Joel Embiid3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		9
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Stephen Curry3
(points, assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		10
Playoffs
Joel Embiid2
(rebounds, blocks)		1
(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
Stephen Curry5
stats		9
stats		2
stats
Joel Embiid7
stats		5
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Stephen Curry7
stats		10
stats		2
stats
Joel Embiid5
stats		4
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 and blocks while Stephen Curry has better averages in assists and steals.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Stephen Curry has better averages in 3-pointers made (+2.8), assists (+2.7) and steals (+0.6)
- Joel Embiid has better averages in points (+3.0), field goals made (+0.7), free throws made (+4.4), offensive rebounds (+1.5), defensive rebounds (+4.8), total rebounds (+6.3) and blocks (+1.3)
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- Joel Embiid has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.3) and personal fouls (+0.7)
- Stephen Curry has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+5.8)
- Joel Embiid has higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.3) and free throws attempted (+5.7)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Stephen Curry 24.7
Joel Embiid 27.7
+3.0
Field Goals Made
Stephen Curry 8.4
Joel Embiid 9.1
+0.7
Field Goals Attempted
Stephen Curry 17.9
Joel Embiid 18.2
+0.3
3-Pointers Made
Stephen Curry 4.0
+2.8
Joel Embiid 1.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Stephen Curry 9.3
+5.8
Joel Embiid 3.5
Free Throws Made
Stephen Curry 3.9
Joel Embiid 8.3
+4.4
Free Throws Attempted
Stephen Curry 4.3
Joel Embiid 10.0
+5.7
Offensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 0.7
Joel Embiid 2.2
+1.5
Defensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 4.0
Joel Embiid 8.8
+4.8
Total Rebounds
Stephen Curry 4.7
Joel Embiid 11.0
+6.3
Assists
Stephen Curry 6.4
+2.7
Joel Embiid 3.7
Steals
Stephen Curry 1.5
+0.6
Joel Embiid 0.9
Blocks
Stephen Curry 0.3
Joel Embiid 1.6
+1.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 3.1
Joel Embiid 3.4
+0.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 2.3
Joel Embiid 3.0
+0.7

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Stephen Curry 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?

- Stephen Curry played more years (+7) and games (+574), and has more points (+12,863), field goals made (+4,531), 3-pointers made (+3,526), free throws made (+275), defensive rebounds (+171), assists (+4,882) and steals (+1,142)
- Joel Embiid has more offensive rebounds (+339), total rebounds (+168) and blocks (+473)
- Stephen Curry has more turnovers (+1,640) and personal fouls (+941)
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- Stephen Curry has more field goals attempted (+10,144) and 3-pointers attempted (+8,021)
- Joel Embiid has more free throws attempted (+114)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Stephen Curry 16
+7
Joel Embiid 9
Games
Stephen Curry 1,026
+574
Joel Embiid 452
Points
Stephen Curry 25,386
+12,863
Joel Embiid 12,523
Field Goals Made
Stephen Curry 8,648
+4,531
Joel Embiid 4,117
Field Goals Attempted
Stephen Curry 18,356
+10,144
Joel Embiid 8,212
3-Pointers Made
Stephen Curry 4,058
+3,526
Joel Embiid 532
3-Pointers Attempted
Stephen Curry 9,589
+8,021
Joel Embiid 1,568
Free Throws Made
Stephen Curry 4,032
+275
Joel Embiid 3,757
Free Throws Attempted
Stephen Curry 4,424
Joel Embiid 4,538
+114
Offensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 669
Joel Embiid 1,008
+339
Defensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 4,150
+171
Joel Embiid 3,979
Total Rebounds
Stephen Curry 4,819
Joel Embiid 4,987
+168
Assists
Stephen Curry 6,540
+4,882
Joel Embiid 1,658
Steals
Stephen Curry 1,553
+1,142
Joel Embiid 411
Blocks
Stephen Curry 265
Joel Embiid 738
+473
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 3,187
+1,640
Joel Embiid 1,547
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 2,310
+941
Joel Embiid 1,369

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Stephen Curry 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
Stephen Curry 47.1%
Joel Embiid 50.1%
+3.0
3-Point Percentage
Stephen Curry 42.3%
+8.4
Joel Embiid 33.9%
Free Throw Percentage
Stephen Curry 91.1%
+8.3
Joel Embiid 82.8%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Stephen Curry 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?

- Stephen Curry has better averages in points (+1.9), field goals made (+1.1), 3-pointers made (+3.1), assists (+3.0) and steals (+0.7)
- Joel Embiid has better averages in free throws made (+3.3), offensive rebounds (+1.5), defensive rebounds (+4.1), total rebounds (+5.6) and blocks (+1.4)
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- Joel Embiid has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.4) and personal fouls (+0.8)
- Stephen Curry has higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.5) and 3-pointers attempted (+6.8)
- Joel Embiid has higher average in free throws attempted (+4.5)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Stephen Curry 26.8
+1.9
Joel Embiid 24.9
Field Goals Made
Stephen Curry 9.0
+1.1
Joel Embiid 7.9
Field Goals Attempted
Stephen Curry 19.7
+2.5
Joel Embiid 17.2
3-Pointers Made
Stephen Curry 4.2
+3.1
Joel Embiid 1.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Stephen Curry 10.6
+6.8
Joel Embiid 3.8
Free Throws Made
Stephen Curry 4.7
Joel Embiid 8.0
+3.3
Free Throws Attempted
Stephen Curry 5.2
Joel Embiid 9.7
+4.5
Offensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 0.7
Joel Embiid 2.2
+1.5
Defensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 4.6
Joel Embiid 8.7
+4.1
Total Rebounds
Stephen Curry 5.3
Joel Embiid 10.9
+5.6
Assists
Stephen Curry 6.1
+3.0
Joel Embiid 3.1
Steals
Stephen Curry 1.5
+0.7
Joel Embiid 0.8
Blocks
Stephen Curry 0.3
Joel Embiid 1.7
+1.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 3.3
Joel Embiid 3.7
+0.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 2.5
Joel Embiid 3.3
+0.8

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Stephen Curry has more total points, rebounds, assists and steals while Joel Embiid has more total blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Stephen Curry played more years (+3) and games (+96), and has more points (+2,678), field goals made (+922), 3-pointers made (+585), free throws made (+249), defensive rebounds (+201), total rebounds (+187), assists (+771) and steals (+182)
- Joel Embiid has more offensive rebounds (+14) and blocks (+52)
- Stephen Curry has more turnovers (+298) and personal fouls (+191)
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- Stephen Curry has more field goals attempted (+2,041), 3-pointers attempted (+1,412) and free throws attempted (+241)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Stephen Curry 10
+3
Joel Embiid 7
Games
Stephen Curry 155
+96
Joel Embiid 59
Points
Stephen Curry 4,147
+2,678
Joel Embiid 1,469
Field Goals Made
Stephen Curry 1,388
+922
Joel Embiid 466
Field Goals Attempted
Stephen Curry 3,056
+2,041
Joel Embiid 1,015
3-Pointers Made
Stephen Curry 650
+585
Joel Embiid 65
3-Pointers Attempted
Stephen Curry 1,637
+1,412
Joel Embiid 225
Free Throws Made
Stephen Curry 721
+249
Joel Embiid 472
Free Throws Attempted
Stephen Curry 811
+241
Joel Embiid 570
Offensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 113
Joel Embiid 127
+14
Defensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 715
+201
Joel Embiid 514
Total Rebounds
Stephen Curry 828
+187
Joel Embiid 641
Assists
Stephen Curry 953
+771
Joel Embiid 182
Steals
Stephen Curry 231
+182
Joel Embiid 49
Blocks
Stephen Curry 50
Joel Embiid 102
+52
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 516
+298
Joel Embiid 218
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 388
+191
Joel Embiid 197

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Stephen Curry 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
Stephen Curry 45.4%
Joel Embiid 45.9%
+0.5
3-Point Percentage
Stephen Curry 39.7%
+10.8
Joel Embiid 28.9%
Free Throw Percentage
Stephen Curry 88.9%
+6.1
Joel Embiid 82.8%
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