Jayson Tatum vs Joel Embiid: 2026–27 stats
Jayson Tatum averaged 27.1 PPG · 6.0 RPG · 7.8 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, Jayson Tatum leads in 6 and Joel Embiid in 3, with the rest level.
Jayson Tatum leads in PPG (27.1 vs 17.9), APG (7.8 vs 4.1), FG% (42.0 vs 38.0), 3P% (31.3 vs 10.0), TS% (57.2 vs 49.3) and TOV% (10.9 vs 14.6).
Joel Embiid leads in RPG (9.7 vs 6.0), BPG (0.8 vs 0.6) and FT% (90.0 vs 89.3).
On efficiency, Jayson Tatum shoots 57.2% true shooting against 49.3% for Joel Embiid, on more shot attempts per game (23.7 vs 18.1 counting free throws).
Jayson Tatum plays for the Boston Celtics and Joel Embiid for the Philadelphia 76ers. Jayson Tatum played 9 games at 33.8 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.
| Jayson Tatum | Joel Embiid | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 27.1 | 6th | 17.9 | 52nd |
| RPG | 6.0 | 68th | 9.7 | 10th |
| APG | 7.8 | 7th | 4.1 | 61st |
| SPG | 0.8 | 132nd | 0.8 | 132nd |
| BPG | 0.6 | 84th | 0.8 | 51st |
| FG% | 42.0 | 205th | 38.0 | 257th |
| 3P% | 31.3 | 165th | 10.0 | 262nd |
| FT% | 89.3 | 31st | 90.0 | 23rd |
| TS% | 57.2 | 161st | 49.3 | 255th |
| TOV% | 10.9 | 112th | 14.6 | 203rd |
| Stat | Jayson Tatum | Joel Embiid |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 9 | 9 |
| MPG | 33.8 | 31.9 |
| PPG | 27.1 | 17.9 |
| RPG | 6.0 | 9.7 |
| APG | 7.8 | 4.1 |
| SPG | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| BPG | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| FG% | 42.0 | 38.0 |
| 3P% | 31.3 | 10.0 |
| FT% | 89.3 | 90.0 |
| TS% | 57.2 | 49.3 |
| TOV% | 10.9 | 14.6 |
Jayson Tatum vs Joel Embiid: career averages
Joel Embiid has the higher career average in points (27.5 to 23.6), rebounds (10.8 to 7.4); Jayson Tatum has the higher career average in assists (3.9 to 3.7). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Jayson Tatum | Joel Embiid |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 10 | 11 |
| Games | 610 | 499 |
| PPG | 23.6 | 27.5 |
| RPG | 7.4 | 10.8 |
| APG | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| FG% | 45.8 | 49.9 |
| 3P% | 36.8 | 33.2 |
| TS% | 58.2 | 61.2 |
Jayson Tatum stats · Joel Embiid stats · Boston Celtics roster · Philadelphia 76ers roster
Common questions
Who is better, Jayson Tatum or Joel Embiid?
On 2026–27 per-game numbers Jayson Tatum is ahead of Joel Embiid, leading in 6 of 10 categories (PPG, APG, FG%, 3P%, TS%, TOV%) to 3 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, Jayson Tatum or Joel Embiid?
Jayson Tatum averages 27.1 points per game and Joel Embiid averages 17.9 points per game in 2026–27, so Jayson Tatum has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Jayson Tatum or Joel Embiid?
Jayson Tatum averages 57.2 % true shooting and Joel Embiid averages 49.3 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Jayson Tatum has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Jayson Tatum or Joel Embiid?
Jayson Tatum averages 6.0 rebounds per game and Joel Embiid averages 9.7 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so Joel Embiid has the higher number. Jayson Tatum averages 7.8 assists per game and Joel Embiid averages 4.1 assists per game in 2026–27, so Jayson Tatum has the higher number.