Nikola Jokic vs. Paul McPherson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Paul McPherson 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

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2025-26
Nikola Jokic: 2015-16 to 2025-26
Paul McPherson: 2000-01 to 2000-01

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Nikola Jokic 1 Paul McPherson 0

NBA Seasons Nikola Jokic 11 Paul McPherson 1

Playoffs Played Nikola Jokic 7 Paul McPherson 0

All-Star Games Nikola Jokic 7 Paul McPherson 0

Honors and Awards

Season MVP Nikola Jokic 3 Paul McPherson 0

Finals MVP Nikola Jokic 1 Paul McPherson 0

All-NBA First Team Nikola Jokic 5 Paul McPherson 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Nikola Jokic 7 Paul McPherson 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Nikola Jokic 21.8 Paul McPherson 4.8

Rebounds Per Game Nikola Jokic 10.9 Paul McPherson 1.4

Assists Per Game Nikola Jokic 7.2 Paul McPherson 0.7

Steals Per Game Nikola Jokic 1.3 Paul McPherson 0.5

Blocks Per Game Nikola Jokic 0.7 Paul McPherson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Nikola Jokic 16,231 Paul McPherson 262

Total Rebounds Nikola Jokic 8,154 Paul McPherson 79

Total Assists Nikola Jokic 5,393 Paul McPherson 38

Total Steals Nikola Jokic 950 Paul McPherson 25

Total Blocks Nikola Jokic 537 Paul McPherson 4

Total Games Nikola Jokic 746 Paul McPherson 55

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Nikola Jokic .559 Paul McPherson .505

3-Point Percentage Nikola Jokic .358 Paul McPherson .167

Free Throw Percentage Nikola Jokic .824 Paul McPherson .724

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Nikola Jokic 29.6 (2025) Paul McPherson 4.8 (2001)

Rebounds Per Game Nikola Jokic 13.8 (2022) Paul McPherson 1.4 (2001)

Assists Per Game Nikola Jokic 10.2 (2025) Paul McPherson 0.7 (2001)

Steals Per Game Nikola Jokic 1.8 (2025) Paul McPherson 0.5 (2001)

Blocks Per Game Nikola Jokic 1.0 (2026) Paul McPherson 0.1 (2001)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Nikola Jokic 27.4 Paul McPherson -

Rebounds Per Game Nikola Jokic 12.3 Paul McPherson -

Assists Per Game Nikola Jokic 7.6 Paul McPherson -

Steals Per Game Nikola Jokic 1.2 Paul McPherson -

Blocks Per Game Nikola Jokic 0.9 Paul McPherson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Nikola Jokic 2,580 Paul McPherson -

Total Rebounds Nikola Jokic 1,159 Paul McPherson -

Total Assists Nikola Jokic 712 Paul McPherson -

Total Steals Nikola Jokic 116 Paul McPherson -

Total Blocks Nikola Jokic 82 Paul McPherson -

Total Games Nikola Jokic 94 Paul McPherson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Nikola Jokic .525 Paul McPherson -

3-Point Percentage Nikola Jokic .388 Paul McPherson -

Free Throw Percentage Nikola Jokic .826 Paul McPherson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Nikola Jokic 31.0 (2022) Paul McPherson -

Rebounds Per Game Nikola Jokic 13.5 (2023) Paul McPherson -

Assists Per Game Nikola Jokic 9.5 (2023) Paul McPherson -

Steals Per Game Nikola Jokic 2.0 (2025) Paul McPherson -

Blocks Per Game Nikola Jokic 1.0 (2023) Paul McPherson -