Joel Embiid vs. D'Angelo Russell Comparison

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

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
D'Angelo Russell:
2015-16 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Joel Embiid0
D'Angelo Russell0
Joel Embiid8
D'Angelo Russell9
Joel Embiid6
D'Angelo Russell3
Joel Embiid0 *
D'Angelo Russell1
*
Joel Embiid7
D'Angelo Russell1

Honors and Awards

Joel Embiid1
D'Angelo Russell0
Joel Embiid1
D'Angelo Russell0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Joel Embiid5
D'Angelo Russell0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Joel Embiid3
D'Angelo Russell0
Joel Embiid2
D'Angelo Russell0
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Joel Embiid 27.8
D'Angelo Russell 17.8

Joel Embiid 11.2
D'Angelo Russell 3.4

Joel Embiid 3.6
D'Angelo Russell 5.8

Joel Embiid 0.9
D'Angelo Russell 1.1

Joel Embiid 1.7
D'Angelo Russell 0.3

Totals Stats

Joel Embiid 11,919
D'Angelo Russell 9,989

Joel Embiid 4,786
D'Angelo Russell 1,922

Joel Embiid 1,547
D'Angelo Russell 3,235

Joel Embiid 390
D'Angelo Russell 599

Joel Embiid 714
D'Angelo Russell 180

Joel Embiid 428
D'Angelo Russell 562

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Joel Embiid .504
D'Angelo Russell .430

3-Point Percentage
Joel Embiid .339
D'Angelo Russell .370

Free Throw Percentage
Joel Embiid .825
D'Angelo Russell .792

Best Season (no game minimum)

Joel Embiid 35.3
(2024)
D'Angelo Russell 23.1
(2020)

Joel Embiid 13.6
(2019)
D'Angelo Russell 3.9
(2018)

Joel Embiid 5.7
(2024)
D'Angelo Russell 7.1
(2022)

Joel Embiid 1.1
(2024)
D'Angelo Russell 1.4
(2017)

Joel Embiid 2.5
(2017)
D'Angelo Russell 0.5
(2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Joel Embiid 24.0
D'Angelo Russell 14.1

Joel Embiid 10.9
D'Angelo Russell 3.0

Joel Embiid 2.8
D'Angelo Russell 4.9

Joel Embiid 0.8
D'Angelo Russell 1.0

Joel Embiid 1.8
D'Angelo Russell 0.2

Totals Stats

Joel Embiid 1,271
D'Angelo Russell 382

Joel Embiid 576
D'Angelo Russell 80

Joel Embiid 148
D'Angelo Russell 132

Joel Embiid 42
D'Angelo Russell 27

Joel Embiid 93
D'Angelo Russell 6

Joel Embiid 53
D'Angelo Russell 27

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Joel Embiid .461
D'Angelo Russell .389

3-Point Percentage
Joel Embiid .280
D'Angelo Russell .329

Free Throw Percentage
Joel Embiid .823
D'Angelo Russell .782

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Joel Embiid 30.0
(2020)
D'Angelo Russell 19.4
(2019)

Joel Embiid 12.6
(2018)
D'Angelo Russell 3.6
(2019)

Joel Embiid 3.4
(2021)
D'Angelo Russell 6.7
(2022)

Joel Embiid 1.5
(2020)
D'Angelo Russell 1.5
(2022)

Joel Embiid 2.8
(2023)
D'Angelo Russell 0.3
(2023)