Nathaniel Clifton vs. Joel Embiid Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Joel Embiid and Nathaniel Clifton 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

Nathaniel Clifton

vs.

Joel Embiid

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Nathaniel Clifton: 1950-51 to 1957-58
Joel Embiid: 2016-17 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Nathaniel Clifton 0 Joel Embiid 0

NBA Seasons Nathaniel Clifton 8 Joel Embiid 8

Playoffs Played Nathaniel Clifton 6 Joel Embiid 7

All-Star Games Nathaniel Clifton 1 Joel Embiid 7

Honors and Awards

Season MVP Nathaniel Clifton 0 * Joel Embiid 1

All-NBA First Team Nathaniel Clifton 0 Joel Embiid 1

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Nathaniel Clifton 0 Joel Embiid 5

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Nathaniel Clifton 0 Joel Embiid 3

Scoring Leader Nathaniel Clifton 0 Joel Embiid 2

* Notes: Season MVP is awarded since 1955-56.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 10.0 Joel Embiid 27.9

Rebounds Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 8.2 Joel Embiid 11.2

Assists Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 2.5 Joel Embiid 3.6

Steals Per Game Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Joel Embiid 0.9

Blocks Per Game Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Joel Embiid 1.7

Totals Stats

Total Points Nathaniel Clifton 5,444 Joel Embiid 12,071

Total Rebounds Nathaniel Clifton 4,469 Joel Embiid 4,832

Total Assists Nathaniel Clifton 1,367 Joel Embiid 1,573

Total Steals Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Joel Embiid 397

Total Blocks Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Joel Embiid 720

Total Games Nathaniel Clifton 544 Joel Embiid 433

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Nathaniel Clifton .361 Joel Embiid .504

3-Point Percentage Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Joel Embiid .341

Free Throw Percentage Nathaniel Clifton .633 Joel Embiid .826

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 13.1 (1955) Joel Embiid 34.7 (2024)

Rebounds Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 11.8 (1952) Joel Embiid 13.6 (2019)

Assists Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 3.4 (1952) Joel Embiid 5.6 (2024)

Steals Per Game Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Joel Embiid 1.2 (2024)

Blocks Per Game Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Joel Embiid 2.5 (2017)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 9.0 Joel Embiid 24.7

Rebounds Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 9.3 Joel Embiid 10.8

Assists Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 2.7 Joel Embiid 3.1

Steals Per Game Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Joel Embiid 0.8

Blocks Per Game Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Joel Embiid 1.7

Totals Stats

Total Points Nathaniel Clifton 476 Joel Embiid 1,430

Total Rebounds Nathaniel Clifton 495 Joel Embiid 628

Total Assists Nathaniel Clifton 142 Joel Embiid 180

Total Steals Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Joel Embiid 48

Total Blocks Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Joel Embiid 101

Total Games Nathaniel Clifton 53 Joel Embiid 58

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Nathaniel Clifton .348 Joel Embiid .459

3-Point Percentage Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Joel Embiid .286

Free Throw Percentage Nathaniel Clifton .624 Joel Embiid .824

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 19.7 (1955) Joel Embiid 31.8 (2024)

Rebounds Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 12.7 (1953) Joel Embiid 12.6 (2018)

Assists Per Game Nathaniel Clifton 4.3 (1955) Joel Embiid 6.4 (2024)

Steals Per Game Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Joel Embiid 1.5 (2020)

Blocks Per Game Nathaniel Clifton - n/a ** Joel Embiid 2.8 (2023)

Notes: ** Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74, this player has no data for the stat. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.