Adrian Dantley vs. Nikola Jokic Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Nikola Jokic and Adrian Dantley that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Adrian Dantley:
1976-77 to 1990-91
Nikola Jokic:
2015-16 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Adrian Dantley0
Nikola Jokic1
Adrian Dantley15
Nikola Jokic9
Adrian Dantley7
Nikola Jokic5
Adrian Dantley6
Nikola Jokic6

Honors and Awards

Adrian Dantley0
Nikola Jokic2
Adrian Dantley0
Nikola Jokic1
Adrian Dantley0
Nikola Jokic3
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Adrian Dantley2
Nikola Jokic5
Adrian Dantley2
Nikola Jokic0
Adrian Dantley1
Nikola Jokic0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Adrian Dantley 24.3
Nikola Jokic 20.8

Adrian Dantley 5.7
Nikola Jokic 10.7

Adrian Dantley 3.0
Nikola Jokic 6.9

Adrian Dantley 1.0
Nikola Jokic 1.2

Adrian Dantley 0.2
Nikola Jokic 0.7

Totals Stats

Adrian Dantley 23,177
Nikola Jokic 13,878

Adrian Dantley 5,455
Nikola Jokic 7,128

Adrian Dantley 2,830
Nikola Jokic 4,588

Adrian Dantley 944
Nikola Jokic 804

Adrian Dantley 150
Nikola Jokic 486

Adrian Dantley 955
Nikola Jokic 666

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Adrian Dantley .540
Nikola Jokic .557

3-Point Percentage
Adrian Dantley .171
*
Nikola Jokic .349

Free Throw Percentage
Adrian Dantley .818
Nikola Jokic .829

Best Season (no game minimum)

Adrian Dantley 30.7
(1983)
Nikola Jokic 27.1
(2022)

Adrian Dantley 7.8
(1978)
Nikola Jokic 13.8
(2022)

Adrian Dantley 4.8
(1983)
Nikola Jokic 9.8
(2023)

Adrian Dantley 1.5
(1978)
Nikola Jokic 1.5
(2022)

Adrian Dantley 0.3
(1978)
Nikola Jokic 0.9
(2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Adrian Dantley 21.3
Nikola Jokic 27.5

Adrian Dantley 5.4
Nikola Jokic 12.1

Adrian Dantley 2.3
Nikola Jokic 7.3

Adrian Dantley 0.9
Nikola Jokic 1.0

Adrian Dantley 0.1
Nikola Jokic 0.9

Totals Stats

Adrian Dantley 1,558
Nikola Jokic 1,869

Adrian Dantley 395
Nikola Jokic 820

Adrian Dantley 169
Nikola Jokic 496

Adrian Dantley 69
Nikola Jokic 71

Adrian Dantley 6
Nikola Jokic 62

Adrian Dantley 73
Nikola Jokic 68

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Adrian Dantley .525
Nikola Jokic .528

3-Point Percentage
Adrian Dantley .000
*
Nikola Jokic .412

Free Throw Percentage
Adrian Dantley .796
Nikola Jokic .826

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Adrian Dantley 32.2
(1984)
Nikola Jokic 31.0
(2022)

Adrian Dantley 8.3
(1978)
Nikola Jokic 13.5
(2023)

Adrian Dantley 4.2
(1984)
Nikola Jokic 9.5
(2023)

Adrian Dantley 1.7
(1978)
Nikola Jokic 1.6
(2022)

Adrian Dantley 1.0
(1978)
Nikola Jokic 1.0
(2023)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.