Joel Embiid vs Paul Pierce
Joel Embiid leads 5 of 8 career categories against Paul Pierce, including scoring (26.9 PPG) and rebounding (7.7 RPG). The two never shared an NBA floor — Paul Pierce's last season was 2016-17, and Joel Embiid debuted in 2025-26.
The case for Joel Embiid: scoring (26.9 PPG), rebounding (7.7 RPG), playmaking (3.9 APG), and 2 more.
The case for Paul Pierce: career value (150.1 Win Shares), longevity (1343 games played), accolades (1 FMVP · 4 All-NBA · 10 AS MVPs / All-Star nods).
PPG
26.919.7
RPG
7.75.6
APG
3.93.5
TS%
60.5%56.8%
PER
24.719.7
Win Shares
4.1150.1
games played
381343
MVPs / All-Star nods
—1 FMVP · 4 All-NBA · 10 AS
Per Game
| Joel Embiid | Paul Pierce | |
|---|---|---|
| G | 38 | 1343 |
| MIN | 31.5 | 34.1 |
| PTS | 26.9 | 19.7 |
| REB | 7.7 | 5.6 |
| AST | 3.9 | 3.5 |
| STL | 0.6 | 1.3 |
| BLK | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| FG% | 48.9 | 44.5 |
| 3P% | 33.3 | 36.8 |
| FT% | 85.4 | 80.6 |
Advanced
| Joel Embiid | Paul Pierce | |
|---|---|---|
| PER | 24.7 | 19.7 |
| TS% | 60.5 | 56.8 |
| USG% | 34.1 | 26.9 |
| WS | 4.1 | 150.1 |
| WS/48 | 0.163 | 0.157 |
| BPM | 4.1 | 3.4 |
| VORP | 1.8 | 62.4 |
Accolades
| Joel Embiid | Paul Pierce | |
|---|---|---|
| Finals MVP | — | 1 |
| All-NBA | — | 4 |
| All-Star | — | 10 |
| All-Rookie | — | 1 |
Career percentiles
Scoring9889
Efficiency7181
Playmaking8580
Rebounding9378
Defense8479
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