Joel Embiid vs Stephen Curry: 2026–27 stats
Joel Embiid averaged 17.9 PPG · 9.7 RPG · 4.1 APG. Stephen Curry averaged 30.6 PPG · 4.1 RPG · 4.3 APG.
Stats last updated , from ESPN. How these numbers are calculated.
Across 10 categories, Joel Embiid leads in 2 and Stephen Curry in 8.
Joel Embiid leads in RPG (9.7 vs 4.1) and BPG (0.8 vs 0.1).
Stephen Curry leads in PPG (30.6 vs 17.9), APG (4.3 vs 4.1), SPG (1.0 vs 0.8), FG% (50.3 vs 38.0), 3P% (45.7 vs 10.0), FT% (98.7 vs 90.0), TS% (72.5 vs 49.3) and TOV% (7.9 vs 14.6).
On efficiency, Stephen Curry shoots 72.5% true shooting against 49.3% for Joel Embiid, on more shot attempts per game (21.1 vs 18.1 counting free throws).
Joel Embiid plays for the Philadelphia 76ers and Stephen Curry for the Golden State Warriors. Joel Embiid played 9 games at 31.9 minutes a night; Stephen Curry played 9 at 28.8, so per-game numbers carry a different workload.
League rankings
Each stat per game, with the rank among 305 qualified players.
| Joel Embiid | Stephen Curry | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 17.9 | 52nd | 30.6 | 2nd |
| RPG | 9.7 | 10th | 4.1 | 132nd |
| APG | 4.1 | 61st | 4.3 | 55th |
| SPG | 0.8 | 132nd | 1.0 | 83rd |
| BPG | 0.8 | 51st | 0.1 | 236th |
| FG% | 38.0 | 257th | 50.3 | 74th |
| 3P% | 10.0 | 262nd | 45.7 | 30th |
| FT% | 90.0 | 23rd | 98.7 | 4th |
| TS% | 49.3 | 255th | 72.5 | 9th |
| TOV% | 14.6 | 203rd | 7.9 | 43rd |
| Stat | Joel Embiid | Stephen Curry |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 9 | 9 |
| MPG | 31.9 | 28.8 |
| PPG | 17.9 | 30.6 |
| RPG | 9.7 | 4.1 |
| APG | 4.1 | 4.3 |
| SPG | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| BPG | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| FG% | 38.0 | 50.3 |
| 3P% | 10.0 | 45.7 |
| FT% | 90.0 | 98.7 |
| TS% | 49.3 | 72.5 |
| TOV% | 14.6 | 7.9 |
Joel Embiid vs Stephen Curry: career averages
Joel Embiid has the higher career average in points (27.5 to 24.9), rebounds (10.8 to 4.7); Stephen Curry has the higher career average in assists (6.3 to 3.7). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Joel Embiid | Stephen Curry |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 11 | 18 |
| Games | 499 | 1078 |
| PPG | 27.5 | 24.9 |
| RPG | 10.8 | 4.7 |
| APG | 3.7 | 6.3 |
| FG% | 49.9 | 47.2 |
| 3P% | 33.2 | 42.2 |
| TS% | 61.2 | 62.7 |
Joel Embiid stats · Stephen Curry stats · Philadelphia 76ers roster · Golden State Warriors roster
Common questions
Who is better, Joel Embiid or Stephen Curry?
On 2026–27 per-game numbers Stephen Curry is ahead of Joel Embiid, leading in 8 of 10 categories (PPG, APG, SPG, FG%, 3P%, FT%, TS%, TOV%) to 2 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 Stephen Curry?
Joel Embiid averages 17.9 points per game and Stephen Curry averages 30.6 points per game in 2026–27, so Stephen Curry has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Joel Embiid or Stephen Curry?
Joel Embiid averages 49.3 % true shooting and Stephen Curry averages 72.5 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Stephen Curry has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Joel Embiid or Stephen Curry?
Joel Embiid averages 9.7 rebounds per game and Stephen Curry averages 4.1 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so Joel Embiid has the higher number. Joel Embiid averages 4.1 assists per game and Stephen Curry averages 4.3 assists per game in 2026–27, so Stephen Curry has the higher number.