Dwight Howard
6.2 PPG · 5.9 REB · 0.6 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
Howard 1Embiid 7
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Embiid wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
15.7
26.9
11.8
7.7
1.3
3.9
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Howard peak 22.9Embiid peak 34.7
The trophy case edge: Embiid
1× NBA Champion3× Defensive Player of the Year8× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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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). Howard answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
77Howard · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
85Embiid · All-Star level
Card value — head to head
Dwight Howard
$23
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Joel Embiid
$600
Falling
5-yr outlook-21%
Legacy floor22%
RarityEpic
Card verdictJoel Embiid is the more valuable card today ($600 vs. $23). Dwight Howard carries more projected upside (+35% vs. -21% over five years).
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