Chet Holmgren
17.1 PPG · 8.9 REB · 1.7 AST
Joel Embiid
26.9 PPG · 7.7 REB · 3.9 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Embiid leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Holmgren 4Embiid 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Holmgren wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
17.1
26.9
8.9
7.7
1.7
3.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Holmgren peak 17.1Embiid peak 34.7
The trophy case edge: Embiid
1× NBA Champion (2025)1× NBA All-Star (2026)1× All-Rookie First Team (2024)
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1× NBA MVP (2023)2× Scoring champion (2022, 2023)7× NBA All-Star
The verdict
Embiid holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Holmgren answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
78Holmgren · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
85Embiid · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Chet Holmgren
$40
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook-2% ▲
Legacy floor55%
Joel Embiid
$600
Falling
5-yr outlook-21%
Legacy floor22%
RarityEpic
Card verdictJoel Embiid is the more valuable card today ($600 vs. $40). Chet Holmgren carries more projected upside (-2% vs. -21% over five years).
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