Joel Embiid vs. Paul Millsap Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Paul Millsap 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
Paul Millsap:
2006-07 to 2021-22

NBA Championships and Seasons

Joel Embiid0
Paul Millsap0
Joel Embiid8
Paul Millsap16
Joel Embiid6
Paul Millsap13
Joel Embiid7
Paul Millsap4

Honors and Awards

Joel Embiid1
Paul Millsap0
Joel Embiid1
Paul Millsap0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Joel Embiid5
Paul Millsap0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Joel Embiid3
Paul Millsap1
Joel Embiid2
Paul Millsap0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Joel Embiid 27.8
Paul Millsap 13.4

Joel Embiid 11.2
Paul Millsap 7.1

Joel Embiid 3.6
Paul Millsap 2.2

Joel Embiid 0.9
Paul Millsap 1.2

Joel Embiid 1.7
Paul Millsap 1.0

Totals Stats

Joel Embiid 11,919
Paul Millsap 14,536

Joel Embiid 4,786
Paul Millsap 7,673

Joel Embiid 1,547
Paul Millsap 2,378

Joel Embiid 390
Paul Millsap 1,327

Joel Embiid 714
Paul Millsap 1,045

Joel Embiid 428
Paul Millsap 1,085

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Joel Embiid .504
Paul Millsap .489

3-Point Percentage
Joel Embiid .339
Paul Millsap .341

Free Throw Percentage
Joel Embiid .825
Paul Millsap .736

Best Season (no game minimum)

Joel Embiid 35.3
(2024)
Paul Millsap 18.1
(2017)

Joel Embiid 13.6
(2019)
Paul Millsap 9.0
(2016)

Joel Embiid 5.7
(2024)
Paul Millsap 3.7
(2017)

Joel Embiid 1.1
(2024)
Paul Millsap 1.8
(2012)

Joel Embiid 2.5
(2017)
Paul Millsap 1.7
(2016)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Joel Embiid 24.0
Paul Millsap 12.1

Joel Embiid 10.9
Paul Millsap 6.8

Joel Embiid 2.8
Paul Millsap 1.7

Joel Embiid 0.8
Paul Millsap 0.9

Joel Embiid 1.8
Paul Millsap 1.1

Totals Stats

Joel Embiid 1,271
Paul Millsap 1,571

Joel Embiid 576
Paul Millsap 878

Joel Embiid 148
Paul Millsap 222

Joel Embiid 42
Paul Millsap 119

Joel Embiid 93
Paul Millsap 138

Joel Embiid 53
Paul Millsap 130

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Joel Embiid .461
Paul Millsap .457

3-Point Percentage
Joel Embiid .280
Paul Millsap .286

Free Throw Percentage
Joel Embiid .823
Paul Millsap .726

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Joel Embiid 30.0
(2020)
Paul Millsap 24.3
(2017)

Joel Embiid 12.6
(2018)
Paul Millsap 11.0
(2012)

Joel Embiid 3.4
(2021)
Paul Millsap 4.3
(2017)

Joel Embiid 1.5
(2020)
Paul Millsap 1.7
(2017)

Joel Embiid 2.8
(2023)
Paul Millsap 2.5
(2012)