Chet Holmgren vs Joel Embiid: head-to-head statistical comparison
Chet Holmgren
16.5 PPG · 8.3 REB · 2.1 AST
Joel Embiid
27.7 PPG · 10.8 REB · 3.7 AST
VS
0–3
categories
Embiid leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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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
16.5
27.7
8.3
10.8
2.1
3.7
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 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Holmgren answers in the intangibles — 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-5% ▲
Legacy floor55%
Joel Embiid
$520
Falling
5-yr outlook-24%
Legacy floor26%
RarityEpic
Card verdictJoel Embiid is the more valuable card today ($520 vs. $40). Chet Holmgren carries more projected upside (-5% vs. -24% over five years).
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