Anthony Davis vs. Joel Embiid Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Joel Embiid and Anthony Davis that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Anthony Davis:
2012-13 to 2023-24
Joel Embiid:
2016-17 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Anthony Davis1
Joel Embiid0
Anthony Davis12
Joel Embiid8
Anthony Davis5
Joel Embiid6
Anthony Davis1 *
Joel Embiid0
*
Anthony Davis9
Joel Embiid7

Honors and Awards

Anthony Davis0
Joel Embiid1
Anthony Davis4
Joel Embiid1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Anthony Davis4
Joel Embiid5
Anthony Davis2
Joel Embiid0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Anthony Davis4
Joel Embiid3
Anthony Davis0
Joel Embiid2
Anthony Davis3
Joel Embiid0
Anthony Davis1 *
Joel Embiid0
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Anthony Davis 24.1
Joel Embiid 27.8

Anthony Davis 10.6
Joel Embiid 11.2

Anthony Davis 2.5
Joel Embiid 3.6

Anthony Davis 1.3
Joel Embiid 0.9

Anthony Davis 2.3
Joel Embiid 1.7

Totals Stats

Anthony Davis 17,521
Joel Embiid 11,919

Anthony Davis 7,725
Joel Embiid 4,786

Anthony Davis 1,808
Joel Embiid 1,547

Anthony Davis 964
Joel Embiid 390

Anthony Davis 1,691
Joel Embiid 714

Anthony Davis 728
Joel Embiid 428

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Davis .522
Joel Embiid .504

3-Point Percentage
Anthony Davis .299
Joel Embiid .339

Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Davis .795
Joel Embiid .825

Best Season (no game minimum)

Anthony Davis 28.1
(2018)
Joel Embiid 35.3
(2024)

Anthony Davis 12.6
(2024)
Joel Embiid 13.6
(2019)

Anthony Davis 3.9
(2019)
Joel Embiid 5.7
(2024)

Anthony Davis 1.6
(2019)
Joel Embiid 1.1
(2024)

Anthony Davis 2.9
(2015)
Joel Embiid 2.5
(2017)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Anthony Davis 25.9
Joel Embiid 24.0

Anthony Davis 11.4
Joel Embiid 10.9

Anthony Davis 2.7
Joel Embiid 2.8

Anthony Davis 1.3
Joel Embiid 0.8

Anthony Davis 2.2
Joel Embiid 1.8

Totals Stats

Anthony Davis 1,427
Joel Embiid 1,271

Anthony Davis 627
Joel Embiid 576

Anthony Davis 150
Joel Embiid 148

Anthony Davis 74
Joel Embiid 42

Anthony Davis 121
Joel Embiid 93

Anthony Davis 55
Joel Embiid 53

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Anthony Davis .533
Joel Embiid .461

3-Point Percentage
Anthony Davis .327
Joel Embiid .280

Free Throw Percentage
Anthony Davis .841
Joel Embiid .823

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Anthony Davis 31.5
(2015)
Joel Embiid 30.0
(2020)

Anthony Davis 14.1
(2023)
Joel Embiid 12.6
(2018)

Anthony Davis 3.5
(2020)
Joel Embiid 3.4
(2021)

Anthony Davis 2.0
(2018)
Joel Embiid 1.5
(2020)

Anthony Davis 3.1
(2023)
Joel Embiid 2.8
(2023)