Nikola Jokic vs. Michael Ruffin Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Ruffin and Nikola Jokic 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

Nikola Jokic

vs.

Michael Ruffin

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Nikola Jokic: 2015-16 to 2023-24
Michael Ruffin: 1999-00 to 2008-09

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Nikola Jokic 1 Michael Ruffin 0

NBA Seasons Nikola Jokic 9 Michael Ruffin 9

Playoffs Played Nikola Jokic 6 Michael Ruffin 4

All-Star Games Nikola Jokic 6 Michael Ruffin 0

Honors and Awards

Season MVP Nikola Jokic 2 Michael Ruffin 0

Finals MVP Nikola Jokic 1 Michael Ruffin 0

All-NBA First Team Nikola Jokic 3 Michael Ruffin 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Nikola Jokic 5 Michael Ruffin 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Nikola Jokic 20.9 Michael Ruffin 1.7

Rebounds Per Game Nikola Jokic 10.7 Michael Ruffin 3.9

Assists Per Game Nikola Jokic 6.9 Michael Ruffin 0.6

Steals Per Game Nikola Jokic 1.2 Michael Ruffin 0.5

Blocks Per Game Nikola Jokic 0.7 Michael Ruffin 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Nikola Jokic 14,139 Michael Ruffin 716

Total Rebounds Nikola Jokic 7,249 Michael Ruffin 1,632

Total Assists Nikola Jokic 4,667 Michael Ruffin 250

Total Steals Nikola Jokic 822 Michael Ruffin 199

Total Blocks Nikola Jokic 491 Michael Ruffin 193

Total Games Nikola Jokic 675 Michael Ruffin 414

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Nikola Jokic .557 Michael Ruffin .407

3-Point Percentage Nikola Jokic .350 Michael Ruffin .000

Free Throw Percentage Nikola Jokic .827 Michael Ruffin .459

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Nikola Jokic 27.1 (2022) Michael Ruffin 2.6 (2001)

Rebounds Per Game Nikola Jokic 13.8 (2022) Michael Ruffin 5.8 (2001)

Assists Per Game Nikola Jokic 9.8 (2023) Michael Ruffin 1.0 (2004)

Steals Per Game Nikola Jokic 1.5 (2022) Michael Ruffin 0.7 (2008)

Blocks Per Game Nikola Jokic 0.9 (2024) Michael Ruffin 0.8 (2001)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Nikola Jokic 27.5 Michael Ruffin 1.4

Rebounds Per Game Nikola Jokic 12.3 Michael Ruffin 3.4

Assists Per Game Nikola Jokic 7.5 Michael Ruffin 0.7

Steals Per Game Nikola Jokic 1.1 Michael Ruffin 0.4

Blocks Per Game Nikola Jokic 0.9 Michael Ruffin 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Nikola Jokic 2,010 Michael Ruffin 28

Total Rebounds Nikola Jokic 901 Michael Ruffin 67

Total Assists Nikola Jokic 545 Michael Ruffin 13

Total Steals Nikola Jokic 77 Michael Ruffin 7

Total Blocks Nikola Jokic 63 Michael Ruffin 5

Total Games Nikola Jokic 73 Michael Ruffin 20

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Nikola Jokic .532 Michael Ruffin .563

3-Point Percentage Nikola Jokic .408 Michael Ruffin .000

Free Throw Percentage Nikola Jokic .832 Michael Ruffin .500

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Nikola Jokic 31.0 (2022) Michael Ruffin 2.6 (2005)

Rebounds Per Game Nikola Jokic 16.2 (2024) Michael Ruffin 5.0 (2009)

Assists Per Game Nikola Jokic 9.8 (2024) Michael Ruffin 1.0 (2005)

Steals Per Game Nikola Jokic 1.6 (2022) Michael Ruffin 0.8 (2007)

Blocks Per Game Nikola Jokic 1.0 (2023) Michael Ruffin 0.3 (2006)