{"id":"embiid-vs-jokic","slug":"embiid-vs-jokic","title":"Embiid vs Jokic: Careers and 2026-27","shortAnswer":"Joel Embiid's career line is 27.6 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 490 games. Nikola Jokic's career line is 22.2 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 7.5 assists in 810 games. Embiid won the 2022-23 MVP. Jokic won MVP in 2020-21, 2021-22, and 2023-24, plus the 2023 championship. As of October 3, 2026, neither player has played a 2026-27 regular-season game. Neither is named the better player.","verdict":"Career points per game: Embiid 27.6, Jokic 22.2. Career rebounds per game: Jokic 11.1, Embiid 10.8. Career assists per game: Jokic 7.5, Embiid 3.7.\n\n2025-26 regular season: Embiid 26.9 points in 38 games. Jokic 27.7 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 10.7 assists in 65 games.\n\nMVPs: Embiid in 2022-23. Jokic in 2020-21, 2021-22, and 2023-24. Jokic also won the 2023 championship.\n\n2026-27 season: As of October 3, 2026, neither has played a regular-season game. Neither is named the winner of the 2026-27 season. There is no game forecast.","category":"sports","entities":[{"id":"joel-embiid","slug":"joel-embiid","name":"Joel Embiid","shortDesc":"76ers center. Career line 27.6 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 490 games. 2022-23 MVP.","imageUrl":null,"entityType":"person","position":0,"pros":["Career scoring average is 27.6 points per game in 490 games","2022-23 MVP","2025-26 regular season: 26.9 points in 38 games","13,544 career points"],"cons":["490 games in 10 seasons. Jokic has 810 games in 11 seasons","Career assists are 3.7 per game. Jokic's career mark is 7.5","2026-27 games played: none as of October 3, 2026"],"bestFor":"The career scoring average and the 2022-23 MVP"},{"id":"nikola-jokic","slug":"nikola-jokic","name":"Nikola Jokic","shortDesc":"Nuggets center. Career line 22.2 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 7.5 assists in 810 games. 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Jokic, in 11 seasons and 810 games: 18,009 points, at 22.2 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 7.5 assists per game. Both are Basketball-Reference career averages."},{"question":"What did Embiid and Jokic average in 2025-26?","answer":"Embiid played 38 games, all starts, at 31.6 minutes: 26.9 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 3.9 assists. Jokic played 65 games, all starts, at 34.8 minutes: 27.7 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 10.7 assists. Jokic's 2025-26 awards are MVP-2, All-Star, and All-NBA. Embiid had no 2025-26 awards."},{"question":"Which MVP seasons did each player win?","answer":"Embiid won the 2022-23 MVP. Jokic won MVP in 2020-21, 2021-22, and 2023-24. Jokic also won the 2023 championship, the 2022-23 Finals MVP, and the 2022-23 West finals MVP. Nothing is stated about the 2026-27 MVP award."},{"question":"Has the 2026-27 season started for Embiid and Jokic?","answer":"As of October 3, 2026, neither has played a 2026-27 regular-season game. Embiid is with the Philadelphia 76ers. Jokic is with the Denver Nuggets."},{"question":"How many All-Star selections does each player have?","answer":"Embiid made 7 All-Star teams, with 5 All-NBA selections and 3 All-Defensive selections. Jokic made 8 All-Star teams and 8 All-NBA teams."},{"question":"Who is the better player, Embiid or Jokic?","answer":"Neither is named the better player. Embiid has the higher career scoring average and the 2022-23 MVP. Jokic has the longer career, the higher assist average, three MVP seasons, and the 2023 championship (Basketball-Reference). Neither has played a 2026-27 game."}],"relatedComparisons":[{"slug":"lebron-vs-jordan","title":"LeBron vs Jordan","category":"sports"},{"slug":"kobe-bryant-vs-lebron-james","title":"Kobe vs LeBron","category":"sports"}],"relatedBlogPosts":[],"expertAnalysis":"Joel Embiid's career line is 27.6 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 490 games. Nikola Jokic's career line is 22.2 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 7.5 assists in 810 games. Embiid was MVP in 2022-23. Jokic was MVP in 2020-21, 2021-22, and 2023-24. Neither is named the better player.\n\n2026-27 season. Stats as of October 3, 2026. Neither player has played a 2026-27 regular-season game.\n\nCareer. Embiid was born March 16, 1994, stands 7-0 and 280 pounds, was drafted 3rd overall by Philadelphia in 2014, and debuted October 26, 2016. He has played 10 seasons and 490 games and scored 13,544 points. Jokic was born February 19, 1995, stands 6-11 and 284 pounds, was drafted 41st overall by Denver in 2014, and debuted October 28, 2015. He has played 11 seasons and 810 games and scored 18,009 points. Embiid plays for the Philadelphia 76ers. Jokic plays for the Denver Nuggets.\n\n2025-26 regular season. Embiid played 38 games at 31.6 minutes: 26.9 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 3.9 assists. Jokic played 65 games at 34.8 minutes: 27.7 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 10.7 assists, and was an All-Star, All-NBA, and second in MVP voting. Jokic also led the league in rebounding and assists in 2025-26.\n\nHonors. Embiid: 7 All-Star selections, 2 scoring titles, 5 All-NBA selections, 3 All-Defensive selections, 2016-17 All-Rookie, and the 2022-23 MVP. Jokic: 8 All-Star selections, 8 All-NBA selections, 2015-16 All-Rookie, 3 MVPs, the 2023 championship, the 2022-23 Finals MVP, and the 2022-23 West finals MVP.","quickAnswer":{"tldr":"Joel Embiid's career line is 27.6 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 490 games. Nikola Jokic's career line is 22.2 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 7.5 assists in 810 games. Embiid won the 2022-23 MVP. Jokic won MVP in 2020-21, 2021-22, and 2023-24, plus the 2023 championship. As of October 3, 2026, neither player has played a 2026-27 regular-season game. Neither is named the better player.","winnerName":null,"winnerReason":"Neither is named the winner. As of October 3, 2026, neither has played a 2026-27 game.","keyFact":"Embiid was MVP in 2022-23. 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