Jalen Brunson vs Joel Embiid: 2026–27 stats
Jalen Brunson averaged 26.2 PPG · 3.0 RPG · 5.6 APG. Joel Embiid averaged 17.9 PPG · 9.7 RPG · 4.1 APG.
Stats last updated , from ESPN. How these numbers are calculated.
Across 10 categories, Jalen Brunson leads in 6 and Joel Embiid in 4.
Jalen Brunson leads in PPG (26.2 vs 17.9), APG (5.6 vs 4.1), FG% (42.2 vs 38.0), 3P% (36.8 vs 10.0), TS% (54.1 vs 49.3) and TOV% (6.6 vs 14.6).
Joel Embiid leads in RPG (9.7 vs 3.0), SPG (0.8 vs 0.7), BPG (0.8 vs 0.3) and FT% (90.0 vs 75.7).
On efficiency, Jalen Brunson shoots 54.1% true shooting against 49.3% for Joel Embiid, on more shot attempts per game (24.2 vs 18.1 counting free throws).
Jalen Brunson plays for the New York Knicks and Joel Embiid for the Philadelphia 76ers. Jalen Brunson played 9 games at 33.9 minutes a night; Joel Embiid played 9 at 31.9, so per-game numbers carry a different workload.
League rankings
Each stat per game, with the rank among 305 qualified players.
| Jalen Brunson | Joel Embiid | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 26.2 | 9th | 17.9 | 52nd |
| RPG | 3.0 | 210th | 9.7 | 10th |
| APG | 5.6 | 27th | 4.1 | 61st |
| SPG | 0.7 | 156th | 0.8 | 132nd |
| BPG | 0.3 | 155th | 0.8 | 51st |
| FG% | 42.2 | 201st | 38.0 | 257th |
| 3P% | 36.8 | 107th | 10.0 | 262nd |
| FT% | 75.7 | 125th | 90.0 | 23rd |
| TS% | 54.1 | 207th | 49.3 | 255th |
| TOV% | 6.6 | 23rd | 14.6 | 203rd |
| Stat | Jalen Brunson | Joel Embiid |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 9 | 9 |
| MPG | 33.9 | 31.9 |
| PPG | 26.2 | 17.9 |
| RPG | 3.0 | 9.7 |
| APG | 5.6 | 4.1 |
| SPG | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| BPG | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| FG% | 42.2 | 38.0 |
| 3P% | 36.8 | 10.0 |
| FT% | 75.7 | 90.0 |
| TS% | 54.1 | 49.3 |
| TOV% | 6.6 | 14.6 |
Jalen Brunson vs Joel Embiid: career averages
Joel Embiid has the higher career average in points (27.5 to 19.3), rebounds (10.8 to 3.2); Jalen Brunson has the higher career average in assists (5.3 to 3.7). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Jalen Brunson | Joel Embiid |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 9 | 11 |
| Games | 570 | 499 |
| PPG | 19.3 | 27.5 |
| RPG | 3.2 | 10.8 |
| APG | 5.3 | 3.7 |
| FG% | 48.3 | 49.9 |
| 3P% | 38.6 | 33.2 |
| TS% | 58.8 | 61.2 |
Jalen Brunson stats · Joel Embiid stats · New York Knicks roster · Philadelphia 76ers roster
Common questions
Who is better, Jalen Brunson or Joel Embiid?
On 2026–27 per-game numbers Jalen Brunson is ahead of Joel Embiid, leading in 6 of 10 categories (PPG, APG, FG%, 3P%, TS%, TOV%) to 4 for Joel Embiid. This is a small sample early in the season, and role and minutes matter as much as the averages.
Who scores more, Jalen Brunson or Joel Embiid?
Jalen Brunson averages 26.2 points per game and Joel Embiid averages 17.9 points per game in 2026–27, so Jalen Brunson has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Jalen Brunson or Joel Embiid?
Jalen Brunson averages 54.1 % true shooting and Joel Embiid averages 49.3 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Jalen Brunson has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Jalen Brunson or Joel Embiid?
Jalen Brunson averages 3.0 rebounds per game and Joel Embiid averages 9.7 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so Joel Embiid has the higher number. Jalen Brunson averages 5.6 assists per game and Joel Embiid averages 4.1 assists per game in 2026–27, so Jalen Brunson has the higher number.