Bam Adebayo vs Joel Embiid
Bam Adebayo vs Joel Embiid: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Bam Adebayo and Joel Embiid?
Adebayo's rivalry with Embiid is one of the most notable in the NBA, with the two players frequently going head-to-head in high-stakes games. Embiid's dominant play and Adebayo's defensive prowess make for a compelling matchup.
Bam Adebayo
Key numbers
- Points per game17.4
- Rebounds per game9.5
- Blocks per game1.2
- FG% (field goal percentage)54.5
- 3P% (three-point percentage)33.5
Top honours
- NBA All-Star Game2020, 2022
- NBA All-Defensive Team6 selections
- NBA Finals appearance2020, 2023
- SEC Championship2017
- SEC All-Freshman Team2017
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Joel Embiid
Visit Joel Embiid hubKey numbers
- Height7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
- Weight270 lb (122 kg)
- NBA Draft3rd overall pick in 2014
- All-Star SelectionsMultiple
- Points Per GameAveraged over 30 in recent seasons
Top honours
- NBA Most Valuable Player2023
- NBA All-StarSeven-time selection
- All-NBA TeamFive-time member
- All-Defensive TeamThree-time member
- NBA Scoring ChampionTwo-time winner