Joel Embiid vs. Artis Gilmore Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Artis Gilmore and Joel Embiid 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
Joel Embiid:
2016-17 to 2023-24
Artis Gilmore:
1976-77 to 1987-88

NBA Championships and Seasons

Joel Embiid0
Artis Gilmore0
Joel Embiid8
Artis Gilmore12
Joel Embiid6
Artis Gilmore6
Joel Embiid7
Artis Gilmore6

Honors and Awards

Joel Embiid1
Artis Gilmore0
Joel Embiid1
Artis Gilmore0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Joel Embiid5
Artis Gilmore0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Joel Embiid3
Artis Gilmore1
Joel Embiid2
Artis Gilmore0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Joel Embiid 27.9
Artis Gilmore 17.1

Joel Embiid 11.2
Artis Gilmore 10.1

Joel Embiid 3.6
Artis Gilmore 2.0

Joel Embiid 0.9
Artis Gilmore 0.5

Joel Embiid 1.7
Artis Gilmore 1.9

Totals Stats

Joel Embiid 12,071
Artis Gilmore 15,579

Joel Embiid 4,832
Artis Gilmore 9,161

Joel Embiid 1,573
Artis Gilmore 1,777

Joel Embiid 397
Artis Gilmore 470

Joel Embiid 720
Artis Gilmore 1,747

Joel Embiid 433
Artis Gilmore 909

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Joel Embiid .504
Artis Gilmore .599

3-Point Percentage
Joel Embiid .341
Artis Gilmore .077

*
Free Throw Percentage
Joel Embiid .826
Artis Gilmore .713

Best Season (no game minimum)

Joel Embiid 34.7
(2024)
Artis Gilmore 23.7
(1979)

Joel Embiid 13.6
(2019)
Artis Gilmore 13.1
(1978)

Joel Embiid 5.6
(2024)
Artis Gilmore 3.3
(1979)

Joel Embiid 1.2
(2024)
Artis Gilmore 0.6
(1979)

Joel Embiid 2.5
(2017)
Artis Gilmore 2.7
(1982)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Joel Embiid 24.0
Artis Gilmore 11.7

Joel Embiid 10.9
Artis Gilmore 8.0

Joel Embiid 2.8
Artis Gilmore 1.1

Joel Embiid 0.8
Artis Gilmore 0.6

Joel Embiid 1.8
Artis Gilmore 1.7

Totals Stats

Joel Embiid 1,271
Artis Gilmore 492

Joel Embiid 576
Artis Gilmore 336

Joel Embiid 148
Artis Gilmore 47

Joel Embiid 42
Artis Gilmore 27

Joel Embiid 93
Artis Gilmore 71

Joel Embiid 53
Artis Gilmore 42

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Joel Embiid .461
Artis Gilmore .566

3-Point Percentage
Joel Embiid .280
Artis Gilmore -

*
Free Throw Percentage
Joel Embiid .823
Artis Gilmore .680

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Joel Embiid 30.0
(2020)
Artis Gilmore 18.7
(1977)

Joel Embiid 12.6
(2018)
Artis Gilmore 13.0
(1977)

Joel Embiid 3.4
(2021)
Artis Gilmore 2.0
(1981)

Joel Embiid 1.5
(2020)
Artis Gilmore 2.3
(1986)

Joel Embiid 2.8
(2023)
Artis Gilmore 3.1
(1983)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.