Joel Embiid vs Oscar Robertson
Joel Embiid and Oscar Robertson split the compared categories 3–3. The two never shared an NBA floor — Oscar Robertson's last season was 1973-74, and Joel Embiid debuted in 2025-26.
The case for Joel Embiid: scoring (26.9 PPG), rebounding (7.7 RPG), shooting efficiency (60.5% TS%).
The case for Oscar Robertson: playmaking (9.0 APG), longevity (1040 games played), accolades (1 MVP · 11 All-NBA · 12 AS MVPs / All-Star nods).
PPG
26.925.7
RPG
7.77.4
APG
3.99.0
TS%
60.5%56.5%
games played
381040
MVPs / All-Star nods
—1 MVP · 11 All-NBA · 12 AS
Per Game
| Joel Embiid | Oscar Robertson | |
|---|---|---|
| G | 38 | 1040 |
| MIN | 31.5 | 31.1 |
| PTS | 26.9 | 25.7 |
| REB | 7.7 | 7.4 |
| AST | 3.9 | 9.0 |
| STL | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| BLK | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| FG% | 48.9 | 48.5 |
| 3P% | 33.3 | — |
| FT% | 85.4 | 83.8 |
Advanced
| Joel Embiid | Oscar Robertson | |
|---|---|---|
| PER | 24.7 | — |
| TS% | 60.5 | 56.5 |
| USG% | 34.1 | — |
| WS | 4.1 | — |
| WS/48 | 0.163 | — |
| BPM | 4.1 | — |
| VORP | 1.8 | — |
Accolades
| Joel Embiid | Oscar Robertson | |
|---|---|---|
| MVP | — | 1 |
| All-NBA | — | 11 |
| All-Star | — | 12 |
| All-Star MVP | — | 3 |
| Rookie of the Year | — | 1 |
Career percentiles
Scoring9892
Efficiency7161
Playmaking8599
Rebounding9379
Defense845
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