Joel Embiid vs Trae Young: 2026–27 stats
Joel Embiid averaged 17.9 PPG · 9.7 RPG · 4.1 APG. Trae Young averaged 18.5 PPG · 3.2 RPG · 8.7 APG.
Stats last updated , from ESPN. How these numbers are calculated.
Across 10 categories, Joel Embiid leads in 4 and Trae Young in 6.
Joel Embiid leads in RPG (9.7 vs 3.2), BPG (0.8 vs 0.2), FT% (90.0 vs 82.1) and TOV% (14.6 vs 17.0).
Trae Young leads in PPG (18.5 vs 17.9), APG (8.7 vs 4.1), SPG (1.2 vs 0.8), FG% (39.3 vs 38.0), 3P% (28.8 vs 10.0) and TS% (55.9 vs 49.3).
On efficiency, Trae Young shoots 55.9% true shooting against 49.3% for Joel Embiid, on fewer shot attempts per game (16.5 vs 18.1 counting free throws).
Joel Embiid plays for the Philadelphia 76ers and Trae Young for the Washington Wizards. Joel Embiid played 9 games at 31.9 minutes a night; Trae Young played 11 at 35.5, so per-game numbers carry a different workload.
League rankings
Each stat per game, with the rank among 305 qualified players.
| Joel Embiid | Trae Young | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 17.9 | 52nd | 18.5 | 46th |
| RPG | 9.7 | 10th | 3.2 | 191st |
| APG | 4.1 | 61st | 8.7 | 3rd |
| SPG | 0.8 | 132nd | 1.2 | 49th |
| BPG | 0.8 | 51st | 0.2 | 194th |
| FG% | 38.0 | 257th | 39.3 | 240th |
| 3P% | 10.0 | 262nd | 28.8 | 192nd |
| FT% | 90.0 | 23rd | 82.1 | 85th |
| TS% | 49.3 | 255th | 55.9 | 179th |
| TOV% | 14.6 | 203rd | 17.0 | 246th |
| Stat | Joel Embiid | Trae Young |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 9 | 11 |
| MPG | 31.9 | 35.5 |
| PPG | 17.9 | 18.5 |
| RPG | 9.7 | 3.2 |
| APG | 4.1 | 8.7 |
| SPG | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| BPG | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| FG% | 38.0 | 39.3 |
| 3P% | 10.0 | 28.8 |
| FT% | 90.0 | 82.1 |
| TS% | 49.3 | 55.9 |
| TOV% | 14.6 | 17.0 |
Joel Embiid vs Trae Young: career averages
Joel Embiid has the higher career average in points (27.5 to 24.9), rebounds (10.8 to 3.4); Trae Young has the higher career average in assists (9.8 to 3.7). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Joel Embiid | Trae Young |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 11 | 9 |
| Games | 499 | 509 |
| PPG | 27.5 | 24.9 |
| RPG | 10.8 | 3.4 |
| APG | 3.7 | 9.8 |
| FG% | 49.9 | 43.2 |
| 3P% | 33.2 | 35.1 |
| TS% | 61.2 | 57.9 |
Joel Embiid stats · Trae Young stats · Philadelphia 76ers roster · Washington Wizards roster
Common questions
Who is better, Joel Embiid or Trae Young?
On 2026–27 per-game numbers Trae Young is ahead of Joel Embiid, leading in 6 of 10 categories (PPG, 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 Trae Young?
Joel Embiid averages 17.9 points per game and Trae Young averages 18.5 points per game in 2026–27, so Trae Young has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Joel Embiid or Trae Young?
Joel Embiid averages 49.3 % true shooting and Trae Young averages 55.9 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Trae Young has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Joel Embiid or Trae Young?
Joel Embiid averages 9.7 rebounds per game and Trae Young averages 3.2 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so Joel Embiid has the higher number. Joel Embiid averages 4.1 assists per game and Trae Young averages 8.7 assists per game in 2026–27, so Trae Young has the higher number.