hoops datahoops dataCareer statistics for Joel Embiid (2017-2026) and Larry Bird (1980-1992) side by side, with an interactive chart to compare any stat by age across regular season and playoffs.
| Career | Joel Embiid | Larry Bird |
|---|---|---|
| Games Played | 490 | 897 |
| Career Points | 13,544 | 21,791 |
| Points Per Game | 27.6 | 24.3 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 10.8 | 10.0 |
| Assists Per Game | 3.7 | 6.3 |
| Field Goal % | 50.0% | 49.6% |
| 3-Point % | 33.9% | 38.1% |
| True Shooting % | 61.3% | 56.4% |
Larry Bird scored more career points, 21,791 to 13,544, in the NBA regular season.
Joel Embiid averaged more points per game for his career, 27.6 PPG to 24.3 PPG.
Joel Embiid averaged more rebounds per game, 10.8 RPG to 10.0 RPG.
Larry Bird averaged more assists per game, 6.3 APG to 3.7 APG.
Larry Bird shot better from three for his career, 38.1% to 33.9%.
Joel Embiid posted the higher career true shooting percentage, 61.3% to 56.4%.