Ernie Grunfeld vs. Nikola Jokic Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Nikola Jokic and Ernie Grunfeld 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
2025-26
Ernie Grunfeld:
1977-78 to 1985-86
Nikola Jokic:
2015-16 to 2024-25

NBA Championships and Seasons

Ernie Grunfeld0
Nikola Jokic1
Ernie Grunfeld9
Nikola Jokic10
Ernie Grunfeld5
Nikola Jokic7
Ernie Grunfeld0
Nikola Jokic7

Honors and Awards

Ernie Grunfeld0
Nikola Jokic3
Ernie Grunfeld0
Nikola Jokic1
Ernie Grunfeld0
Nikola Jokic5
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Ernie Grunfeld0
Nikola Jokic7

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Ernie Grunfeld 7.4
Nikola Jokic 21.8

Ernie Grunfeld 2.6
Nikola Jokic 10.9

Ernie Grunfeld 2.0
Nikola Jokic 7.2

Ernie Grunfeld 0.7
Nikola Jokic 1.3

Ernie Grunfeld 0.2
Nikola Jokic 0.7

Totals Stats

Ernie Grunfeld 5,124
Nikola Jokic 16,210

Ernie Grunfeld 1,815
Nikola Jokic 8,141

Ernie Grunfeld 1,419
Nikola Jokic 5,383

Ernie Grunfeld 472
Nikola Jokic 949

Ernie Grunfeld 134
Nikola Jokic 536

Ernie Grunfeld 693
Nikola Jokic 745

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Ernie Grunfeld .477
Nikola Jokic .560

3-Point Percentage
Ernie Grunfeld .337
*
Nikola Jokic .360

Free Throw Percentage
Ernie Grunfeld .770
Nikola Jokic .824

Best Season (no game minimum)

Ernie Grunfeld 12.7
(1982)
Nikola Jokic 29.6
(2025)

Ernie Grunfeld 4.4
(1979)
Nikola Jokic 13.8
(2022)

Ernie Grunfeld 3.4
(1982)
Nikola Jokic 10.2
(2025)

Ernie Grunfeld 0.9
(1982)
Nikola Jokic 1.8
(2025)

Ernie Grunfeld 0.5
(1982)
Nikola Jokic 0.9
(2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Ernie Grunfeld 8.9
Nikola Jokic 27.4

Ernie Grunfeld 2.2
Nikola Jokic 12.3

Ernie Grunfeld 2.9
Nikola Jokic 7.6

Ernie Grunfeld 1.0
Nikola Jokic 1.2

Ernie Grunfeld 0.3
Nikola Jokic 0.9

Totals Stats

Ernie Grunfeld 375
Nikola Jokic 2,580

Ernie Grunfeld 92
Nikola Jokic 1,159

Ernie Grunfeld 121
Nikola Jokic 712

Ernie Grunfeld 43
Nikola Jokic 116

Ernie Grunfeld 12
Nikola Jokic 82

Ernie Grunfeld 42
Nikola Jokic 94

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Ernie Grunfeld .488
Nikola Jokic .525

3-Point Percentage
Ernie Grunfeld .500
*
Nikola Jokic .388

Free Throw Percentage
Ernie Grunfeld .827
Nikola Jokic .826

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Ernie Grunfeld 16.8
(1981)
Nikola Jokic 31.0
(2022)

Ernie Grunfeld 4.2
(1981)
Nikola Jokic 13.5
(2023)

Ernie Grunfeld 5.9
(1981)
Nikola Jokic 9.5
(2023)

Ernie Grunfeld 2.0
(1981)
Nikola Jokic 2.0
(2025)

Ernie Grunfeld 0.6
(1981)
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.