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Embiid vs Jokic: Careers and 2026-27

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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.

Joel Embiid

Joel Embiid

76ers center. Career line 27.6 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 490 games. 2022-23 MVP.

The career scoring average and the 2022-23 MVP

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Nikola Jokic

Nikola Jokic

Nuggets center. Career line 22.2 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 7.5 assists in 810 games. MVP in 2020-21, 2021-22, and 2023-24.

The assist line, the three MVP seasons, and the 2023 championship

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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.

Deciding factor: Neither is named the winner. As of October 3, 2026, neither has played a 2026-27 game.

Key fact: Embiid was MVP in 2022-23. Jokic was MVP in 2020-21, 2021-22, and 2023-24, and won the 2023 championship. As of October 3, 2026, neither has played a 2026-27 game.

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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. 2025-26 regular season: Embiid 26.9 points in 38 games. Jokic 27.7 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 10.7 assists in 65 games. MVPs: Embiid in 2022-23. Jokic in 2020-21, 2021-22, and 2023-24. Jokic also won the 2023 championship. 2026-27 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.

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Key Differences at a Glance

  • Career points per game:✓ Joel Embiid wins(27.6 in 490 games vs 22.2 in 810 games)
  • Career assists per game:✓ Nikola Jokic wins(7.5 vs 3.7)
  • MVP seasons:✓ Nikola Jokic wins(2020-21, 2021-22, and 2023-24 vs 2022-23)
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Key Differences

5 attributes compared head-to-head

Joel Embiid
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Nikola Jokic leads1 tie
Nikola Jokic
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  • Career points per game

    Joel Embiid

    27.6 in 490 games(winner)

    Nikola Jokic

    22.2 in 810 games

  • Career assists per game

    Joel Embiid

    3.7

    Nikola Jokic

    7.5(winner)

  • MVP seasons

    Joel Embiid

    2022-23

    Nikola Jokic

    2020-21, 2021-22, and 2023-24(winner)

  • Championships

    Joel Embiid

    None

    Nikola Jokic

    2023(winner)

  • 2026-27 games played

    Joel Embiid

    None as of October 3, 2026

    Nikola Jokic

    None as of October 3, 2026

Full Comparison

Joel Embiid
Nikola Jokic
Championships
None
2023
Points per game
27.6
22.2
Rebounds per game
10.8
11.1
Assists per game
3.7
7.5
Games
490
810
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Career points
13,544
18,009
2026-27 games played
None as of October 3, 2026.
None as of October 3, 2026.
2025-26 points per game
26.9 in 38 games
27.7 in 65 games
2025-26 rebounds per game
7.7
12.9

Pros & Cons

8 pros·5 cons across both

Joel Embiid
Nikola Jokic
Joel Embiid

Joel Embiid

+4-3

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
Nikola Jokic

Nikola Jokic

+4-2

Pros

MVPs in 2020-21, 2021-22, and 2023-24
2023 championship and 2022-23 Finals MVP
Career line 11.1 rebounds and 7.5 assists per game
2025-26 regular season: 27.7 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 10.7 assists in 65 games

Cons

Career scoring average is 22.2. Embiid's is 27.6
2026-27 games played: none as of October 3, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

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  1. Embiid, in 10 seasons and 490 games: 13,544 points, at 27.6 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  1. 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.

Analysis: Joel Embiid vs Nikola Jokic

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.

2026-27 season. Stats as of October 3, 2026. Neither player has played a 2026-27 regular-season game.

Career. 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.

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2025-26 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.

Honors. 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.

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