Joel Embiid vs. Dennis Johnson Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dennis Johnson 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
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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Joel Embiid:
2016-17 to 2023-24
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Dennis Johnson:
1976-77 to 1989-90
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NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Joel Embiid |
27.9 | | |
| Dennis Johnson |
14.1 | | |
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| Joel Embiid |
11.2 | | |
| Dennis Johnson |
3.9 | | |
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| Joel Embiid |
3.6 | | |
| Dennis Johnson |
5.0 | | |
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| Joel Embiid |
0.9 | | |
| Dennis Johnson |
1.3 | | |
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| Joel Embiid |
1.7 | | |
| Dennis Johnson |
0.6 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Joel Embiid |
12,071 | | |
| Dennis Johnson |
15,535 | | |
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| Joel Embiid |
4,832 | | |
| Dennis Johnson |
4,249 | | |
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| Joel Embiid |
1,573 | | |
| Dennis Johnson |
5,499 | | |
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| Joel Embiid |
397 | | |
| Dennis Johnson |
1,477 | | |
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| Joel Embiid |
720 | | |
| Dennis Johnson |
675 | | |
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| Joel Embiid |
433 | | |
| Dennis Johnson |
1,100 | | |
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Percentages |
| Joel Embiid |
.504 | | |
| Dennis Johnson |
.445 | | |
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| Joel Embiid |
.341 | | |
| Dennis Johnson |
.172 | |   *
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| Joel Embiid |
.826 | | |
| Dennis Johnson |
.797 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Joel Embiid |
34.7 | | (2024) | |
| Dennis Johnson |
19.5 | | (1982) | |
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| Joel Embiid |
13.6 | | (2019) | |
| Dennis Johnson |
5.1 | | (1982) | |
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| Joel Embiid |
5.6 | | (2024) | |
| Dennis Johnson |
7.8 | | (1988) | |
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| Joel Embiid |
1.2 | | (2024) | |
| Dennis Johnson |
1.8 | | (1980) | |
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| Joel Embiid |
2.5 | | (2017) | |
| Dennis Johnson |
1.2 | | (1979) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Joel Embiid |
24.0 | | |
| Dennis Johnson |
17.3 | | |
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| Joel Embiid |
10.9 | | |
| Dennis Johnson |
4.3 | | |
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| Joel Embiid |
2.8 | | |
| Dennis Johnson |
5.6 | | |
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| Joel Embiid |
0.8 | | |
| Dennis Johnson |
1.4 | | |
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| Joel Embiid |
1.8 | | |
| Dennis Johnson |
0.6 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Joel Embiid |
1,271 | | |
| Dennis Johnson |
3,116 | | |
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| Joel Embiid |
576 | | |
| Dennis Johnson |
781 | | |
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| Joel Embiid |
148 | | |
| Dennis Johnson |
1,006 | | |
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| Joel Embiid |
42 | | |
| Dennis Johnson |
247 | | |
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| Joel Embiid |
93 | | |
| Dennis Johnson |
113 | | |
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| Joel Embiid |
53 | | |
| Dennis Johnson |
180 | | |
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Percentages |
| Joel Embiid |
.461 | | |
| Dennis Johnson |
.439 | | |
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| Joel Embiid |
.280 | | |
| Dennis Johnson |
.239 | | *
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| Joel Embiid |
.823 | | |
| Dennis Johnson |
.802 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Joel Embiid |
30.0 | | (2020) | |
| Dennis Johnson |
22.3 | | (1982) | |
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| Joel Embiid |
12.6 | | (2018) | |
| Dennis Johnson |
7.7 | | (1983) | |
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| Joel Embiid |
3.4 | | (2021) | |
| Dennis Johnson |
8.9 | | (1987) | |
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| Joel Embiid |
1.5 | | (2020) | |
| Dennis Johnson |
2.2 | | (1986) | |
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| Joel Embiid |
2.8 | | (2023) | |
| Dennis Johnson |
1.5 | | (1979) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
