Cal Christensen vs. Nikola Jokic Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Nikola Jokic and Cal Christensen 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
Cal Christensen:
1950-51 to 1954-55
Nikola Jokic:
2015-16 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Cal Christensen0
Nikola Jokic1
Cal Christensen5
Nikola Jokic9
Cal Christensen3
Nikola Jokic5
Cal Christensen0
Nikola Jokic6

Honors and Awards

Cal Christensen0 *
Nikola Jokic2
Cal Christensen0 *
Nikola Jokic1
Cal Christensen0
Nikola Jokic3
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Cal Christensen0
Nikola Jokic5
* Notes: Season MVP is awarded since 1955-56.
Finals MVP and Defensive Teams awarded since 1968-69.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Cal Christensen 5.2
Nikola Jokic 20.8

Cal Christensen 5.5
Nikola Jokic 10.7

Cal Christensen 1.6
Nikola Jokic 6.9

Cal Christensen -
n/a **
Nikola Jokic 1.2

Cal Christensen -
n/a **
Nikola Jokic 0.7

Totals Stats

Cal Christensen 1,507
Nikola Jokic 13,878

Cal Christensen 1,587
Nikola Jokic 7,128

Cal Christensen 460
Nikola Jokic 4,588

Cal Christensen -
n/a **
Nikola Jokic 804

Cal Christensen -
n/a **
Nikola Jokic 486

Cal Christensen 291
Nikola Jokic 666

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Cal Christensen .330
Nikola Jokic .557

3-Point Percentage
Cal Christensen -
n/a **
Nikola Jokic .349

Free Throw Percentage
Cal Christensen .606
Nikola Jokic .829

Best Season (no game minimum)

Cal Christensen 6.6
(1951)
Nikola Jokic 27.1
(2022)

Cal Christensen 7.8
(1951)
Nikola Jokic 13.8
(2022)

Cal Christensen 2.4
(1951)
Nikola Jokic 9.8
(2023)

Cal Christensen -
n/a **
Nikola Jokic 1.5
(2022)

Cal Christensen -
n/a **
Nikola Jokic 0.9
(2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Cal Christensen 3.8
Nikola Jokic 27.5

Cal Christensen 4.1
Nikola Jokic 12.1

Cal Christensen 1.5
Nikola Jokic 7.3

Cal Christensen -
n/a **
Nikola Jokic 1.0

Cal Christensen -
n/a **
Nikola Jokic 0.9

Totals Stats

Cal Christensen 42
Nikola Jokic 1,869

Cal Christensen 45
Nikola Jokic 820

Cal Christensen 16
Nikola Jokic 496

Cal Christensen -
n/a **
Nikola Jokic 71

Cal Christensen -
n/a **
Nikola Jokic 62

Cal Christensen 11
Nikola Jokic 68

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Cal Christensen .308
Nikola Jokic .528

3-Point Percentage
Cal Christensen -
n/a **
Nikola Jokic .412

Free Throw Percentage
Cal Christensen .563
Nikola Jokic .826

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Cal Christensen 5.3
(1954)
Nikola Jokic 31.0
(2022)

Cal Christensen 5.8
(1954)
Nikola Jokic 13.5
(2023)

Cal Christensen 2.5
(1954)
Nikola Jokic 9.5
(2023)

Cal Christensen -
n/a **
Nikola Jokic 1.6
(2022)

Cal Christensen -
n/a **
Nikola Jokic 1.0
(2023)

Notes: ** Blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74, this player has no data for the stat.
Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.