Joel Embiid vs. Pau Gasol Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Pau Gasol 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
Pau Gasol:
2001-02 to 2018-19

NBA Championships and Seasons

Joel Embiid0
Pau Gasol2
Joel Embiid8
Pau Gasol18
Joel Embiid6
Pau Gasol12
Joel Embiid7
Pau Gasol6

Honors and Awards

Joel Embiid1
Pau Gasol0
Joel Embiid1
Pau Gasol0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Joel Embiid5
Pau Gasol4
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Joel Embiid3
Pau Gasol0
Joel Embiid2
Pau Gasol0
Joel Embiid0
Pau Gasol1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Joel Embiid 27.8
Pau Gasol 17.0

Joel Embiid 11.2
Pau Gasol 9.2

Joel Embiid 3.6
Pau Gasol 3.2

Joel Embiid 0.9
Pau Gasol 0.5

Joel Embiid 1.7
Pau Gasol 1.6

Totals Stats

Joel Embiid 11,919
Pau Gasol 20,894

Joel Embiid 4,786
Pau Gasol 11,305

Joel Embiid 1,547
Pau Gasol 3,925

Joel Embiid 390
Pau Gasol 606

Joel Embiid 714
Pau Gasol 1,941

Joel Embiid 428
Pau Gasol 1,226

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Joel Embiid .504
Pau Gasol .507

3-Point Percentage
Joel Embiid .339
Pau Gasol .368

Free Throw Percentage
Joel Embiid .825
Pau Gasol .753

Best Season (no game minimum)

Joel Embiid 35.3
(2024)
Pau Gasol 20.8
(2007)

Joel Embiid 13.6
(2019)
Pau Gasol 11.8
(2015)

Joel Embiid 5.7
(2024)
Pau Gasol 4.6
(2006)

Joel Embiid 1.1
(2024)
Pau Gasol 0.7
(2005)

Joel Embiid 2.5
(2017)
Pau Gasol 2.1
(2007)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Joel Embiid 24.0
Pau Gasol 15.4

Joel Embiid 10.9
Pau Gasol 9.2

Joel Embiid 2.8
Pau Gasol 3.2

Joel Embiid 0.8
Pau Gasol 0.5

Joel Embiid 1.8
Pau Gasol 1.7

Totals Stats

Joel Embiid 1,271
Pau Gasol 2,098

Joel Embiid 576
Pau Gasol 1,246

Joel Embiid 148
Pau Gasol 438

Joel Embiid 42
Pau Gasol 71

Joel Embiid 93
Pau Gasol 233

Joel Embiid 53
Pau Gasol 136

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Joel Embiid .461
Pau Gasol .508

3-Point Percentage
Joel Embiid .280
Pau Gasol .297

Free Throw Percentage
Joel Embiid .823
Pau Gasol .741

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Joel Embiid 30.0
(2020)
Pau Gasol 21.3
(2005)

Joel Embiid 12.6
(2018)
Pau Gasol 11.5
(2013)

Joel Embiid 3.4
(2021)
Pau Gasol 6.5
(2013)

Joel Embiid 1.5
(2020)
Pau Gasol 1.0
(2004)

Joel Embiid 2.8
(2023)
Pau Gasol 2.1
(2015)