Joel Embiid vs LeBron James: 2026–27 stats
Joel Embiid averaged 17.9 PPG · 9.7 RPG · 4.1 APG. LeBron James averaged 15.6 PPG · 7.1 RPG · 6.7 APG.
Stats last updated , from ESPN. How these numbers are calculated.
Across 10 categories, Joel Embiid leads in 4 and LeBron James in 5, with the rest level.
Joel Embiid leads in PPG (17.9 vs 15.6), RPG (9.7 vs 7.1), FT% (90.0 vs 68.4) and TOV% (14.6 vs 16.1).
LeBron James leads in APG (6.7 vs 4.1), SPG (1.4 vs 0.8), FG% (44.2 vs 38.0), 3P% (25.0 vs 10.0) and TS% (51.5 vs 49.3).
On efficiency, LeBron James shoots 51.5% true shooting against 49.3% for Joel Embiid, on fewer shot attempts per game (15.1 vs 18.1 counting free throws).
They play for the same team, the Philadelphia 76ers. Joel Embiid played 9 games at 31.9 minutes a night; LeBron James played 9 at 32.9, so per-game numbers carry a different workload.
League rankings
Each stat per game, with the rank among 305 qualified players.
| Joel Embiid | LeBron James | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 17.9 | 52nd | 15.6 | 69th |
| RPG | 9.7 | 10th | 7.1 | 37th |
| APG | 4.1 | 61st | 6.7 | 17th |
| SPG | 0.8 | 132nd | 1.4 | 28th |
| BPG | 0.8 | 51st | 0.8 | 51st |
| FG% | 38.0 | 257th | 44.2 | 175th |
| 3P% | 10.0 | 262nd | 25.0 | 217th |
| FT% | 90.0 | 23rd | 68.4 | 178th |
| TS% | 49.3 | 255th | 51.5 | 232nd |
| TOV% | 14.6 | 203rd | 16.1 | 232nd |
| Stat | Joel Embiid | LeBron James |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 9 | 9 |
| MPG | 31.9 | 32.9 |
| PPG | 17.9 | 15.6 |
| RPG | 9.7 | 7.1 |
| APG | 4.1 | 6.7 |
| SPG | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| BPG | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| FG% | 38.0 | 44.2 |
| 3P% | 10.0 | 25.0 |
| FT% | 90.0 | 68.4 |
| TS% | 49.3 | 51.5 |
| TOV% | 14.6 | 16.1 |
Joel Embiid vs LeBron James: career averages
Joel Embiid has the higher career average in points (27.5 to 26.7), rebounds (10.8 to 7.5); LeBron James has the higher career average in assists (7.4 to 3.7). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Joel Embiid | LeBron James |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 11 | 24 |
| Games | 499 | 1631 |
| PPG | 27.5 | 26.7 |
| RPG | 10.8 | 7.5 |
| APG | 3.7 | 7.4 |
| FG% | 49.9 | 50.6 |
| 3P% | 33.2 | 34.9 |
| TS% | 61.2 | 59.0 |
Joel Embiid stats · LeBron James stats · Philadelphia 76ers roster
Common questions
Who is better, Joel Embiid or LeBron James?
On 2026–27 per-game numbers LeBron James is ahead of Joel Embiid, leading in 5 of 10 categories (APG, SPG, FG%, 3P%, TS%) 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, Joel Embiid or LeBron James?
Joel Embiid averages 17.9 points per game and LeBron James averages 15.6 points per game in 2026–27, so Joel Embiid has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Joel Embiid or LeBron James?
Joel Embiid averages 49.3 % true shooting and LeBron James averages 51.5 % true shooting in 2026–27, so LeBron James has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Joel Embiid or LeBron James?
Joel Embiid averages 9.7 rebounds per game and LeBron James averages 7.1 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so Joel Embiid has the higher number. Joel Embiid averages 4.1 assists per game and LeBron James averages 6.7 assists per game in 2026–27, so LeBron James has the higher number.