Joel Embiid vs. Josh Howard Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Josh Howard 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

Joel Embiid

vs.

Josh Howard

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Joel Embiid: 2016-17 to 2023-24
Josh Howard: 2003-04 to 2012-13

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Joel Embiid 0 Josh Howard 0

NBA Seasons Joel Embiid 8 Josh Howard 10

Playoffs Played Joel Embiid 7 Josh Howard 7

All-Star Games Joel Embiid 7 Josh Howard 1

Honors and Awards

Season MVP Joel Embiid 1 Josh Howard 0

All-NBA First Team Joel Embiid 1 Josh Howard 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Joel Embiid 5 Josh Howard 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Joel Embiid 3 Josh Howard 0

Scoring Leader Joel Embiid 2 Josh Howard 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Joel Embiid 27.9 Josh Howard 14.3

Rebounds Per Game Joel Embiid 11.2 Josh Howard 5.7

Assists Per Game Joel Embiid 3.6 Josh Howard 1.6

Steals Per Game Joel Embiid 0.9 Josh Howard 1.0

Blocks Per Game Joel Embiid 1.7 Josh Howard 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Joel Embiid 12,071 Josh Howard 7,270

Total Rebounds Joel Embiid 4,832 Josh Howard 2,886

Total Assists Joel Embiid 1,573 Josh Howard 817

Total Steals Joel Embiid 397 Josh Howard 530

Total Blocks Joel Embiid 720 Josh Howard 276

Total Games Joel Embiid 433 Josh Howard 507

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Joel Embiid .504 Josh Howard .448

3-Point Percentage Joel Embiid .341 Josh Howard .332

Free Throw Percentage Joel Embiid .826 Josh Howard .770

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Joel Embiid 34.7 (2024) Josh Howard 19.9 (2008)

Rebounds Per Game Joel Embiid 13.6 (2019) Josh Howard 7.0 (2008)

Assists Per Game Joel Embiid 5.6 (2024) Josh Howard 2.2 (2008)

Steals Per Game Joel Embiid 1.2 (2024) Josh Howard 1.5 (2005)

Blocks Per Game Joel Embiid 2.5 (2017) Josh Howard 0.8 (2004)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Joel Embiid 24.7 Josh Howard 14.8

Rebounds Per Game Joel Embiid 10.8 Josh Howard 6.9

Assists Per Game Joel Embiid 2.9 Josh Howard 1.5

Steals Per Game Joel Embiid 0.8 Josh Howard 1.0

Blocks Per Game Joel Embiid 1.7 Josh Howard 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Joel Embiid 1,384 Josh Howard 976

Total Rebounds Joel Embiid 602 Josh Howard 458

Total Assists Joel Embiid 164 Josh Howard 101

Total Steals Joel Embiid 44 Josh Howard 66

Total Blocks Joel Embiid 95 Josh Howard 39

Total Games Joel Embiid 56 Josh Howard 66

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Joel Embiid .462 Josh Howard .440

3-Point Percentage Joel Embiid .290 Josh Howard .311

Free Throw Percentage Joel Embiid .825 Josh Howard .782

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Joel Embiid 37.7 (2024) Josh Howard 21.3 (2007)

Rebounds Per Game Joel Embiid 12.6 (2018) Josh Howard 9.8 (2007)

Assists Per Game Joel Embiid 5.3 (2024) Josh Howard 2.8 (2007)

Steals Per Game Joel Embiid 1.5 (2020) Josh Howard 2.2 (2007)

Blocks Per Game Joel Embiid 2.8 (2023) Josh Howard 1.2 (2004)