Joel Embiid vs Kobe Bryant
Joel Embiid and Kobe Bryant split the compared categories 4–4. The two never shared an NBA floor — Kobe Bryant's last season was 2015-16, and Joel Embiid debuted in 2016-17.
The case for Joel Embiid
scoring (27.6 PPG), rebounding (10.8 RPG), shooting efficiency (61.3% TS%), and 1 more.
The case for Kobe Bryant
playmaking (4.7 APG), career value (172.5 Win Shares), longevity (1346 games played), and 1 more.
Tale of the tape
27.6PPG25.0
10.8RPG5.2
3.7APG4.7
61.3%TS%55.0%
27.9PER22.9
69.0Win Shares172.5
490games played1346
Per Game
| Joel Embiid | Kobe Bryant | |
|---|---|---|
| 490 | G | 1346 |
| 31.9 | MIN | 36.1 |
| 27.6 | PTS | 25.0 |
| 10.8 | REB | 5.2 |
| 3.7 | AST | 4.7 |
| 0.9 | STL | 1.4 |
| 1.6 | BLK | 0.5 |
| 50.0 | FG% | 44.7 |
| 33.9 | 3P% | 32.9 |
| 83.0 | FT% | 83.7 |
Advanced
| Joel Embiid | Kobe Bryant | |
|---|---|---|
| 27.9 | PER | 22.9 |
| 61.3 | TS% | 55.0 |
| 35.4 | USG% | 31.8 |
| 69.0 | WS | 172.5 |
| 0.212 | WS/48 | 0.170 |
| 6.1 | BPM | 4.2 |
| 32.1 | VORP | 77.1 |
Accolades
| Joel Embiid | Kobe Bryant | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MVP | 1 |
| 5 | All-NBA | 15 |
| 7 | All-Star | 18 |
| 3 | All-Defensive | 12 |
| 1 | All-Rookie | 1 |
| — | Finals MVP | 2 |
| — | All-Star MVP | 4 |
Career percentiles
98Scoring96
81Efficiency72
82Playmaking88
98Rebounding75
96Defense83
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