Joel Embiid
26.9 PPG · 7.7 REB · 3.9 AST
Neil Johnston
6.3 PPG · 5 REB · 0.8 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Embiid leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Embiid 7Johnston 1
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Embiid wins 7 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
26.9
19.4
7.7
11.3
3.9
2.5
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Embiid peak 34.7Johnston peak 24.4
The trophy case edge: Johnston
1× NBA MVP (2023)2× Scoring champion (2022, 2023)7× NBA All-Star
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1× NBA Champion3× Scoring champion6× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Embiid holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Johnston answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
85Embiid · All-Star level
Balladex Impact Index
74Johnston · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Joel Embiid
$600
Falling
5-yr outlook-21%
Legacy floor22%
RarityEpic
Neil Johnston
$53
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictJoel Embiid is the more valuable card today ($600 vs. $53). Neil Johnston carries more projected upside (+38% vs. -21% over five years).
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