Nikola Jokic vs. Jaden McDaniels: NBA Rankings Comparison
The ultimate statistical showdown: compare Nikola Jokic and Jaden McDaniels all-time NBA rankings. Explore their historical standing across total and per-game stats, regular season and playoffs. Who ranks higher?
This in-depth analysis goes beyond basic career numbers to provide an unparalleled look at where Nikola Jokic, with a career spanning 11 seasons from 2016 to 2026, and Jaden McDaniels, with 6 seasons played from 2021 to 2026, stand among the league's historical elite..
Dive into a meticulous breakdown of their positions in every major statistical category—from scoring and rebounding to assists, steals, and blocks—across both regular season and their entire playoff careers. Our comprehensive tables offer side-by-side rankings, value comparisons, and key differences, ensuring you have all the definitive data to assess their historical impact.
First, review a concise summary of how they rank in NBA history in the main categories (points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks) for both total and per-game stats, and below, you can then explore in detail all their stats and their historical rankings.
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Career Totals |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Nikola Jokic | Jaden McDaniels | Nikola Jokic | Jaden McDaniels | |
| Points | 124th | +300th | 44th | +300th |
| Rebounds | 74th | +300th | 38th | +300th |
| Assists | 58th | +300th | 35th | +300th |
| Steals | 206th | +300th | 94th | +300th |
| Blocks | 263rd | +300th | 107th | 223rd |
| Years | 11 | 6 | 7 | 3 |
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Career Per Game |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Nikola Jokic | Jaden McDaniels | Nikola Jokic | Jaden McDaniels | |
| Points | 45th | -- | 10th | +300th |
| Rebounds | 31st | -- | 16th | +300th |
| Assists | 30th | -- | 21st | +300th |
| Steals | 158th | -- | 159th | +300th |
| Blocks | 278th | -- | 206th | 125th |
Note: the season per game rankings on this page respect the minimums usually applied by the NBA for all-time leaders: 400 games with some exceptions for some stats; for the Playoffs a minimum of 3 games is used.
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Career Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Nikola Jokic | Jaden McDaniels | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 124th | +300th | +176 | 16,245 vs. 3,812 | 12,433 |
| Rebounds | 74th | +300th | +226 | 8,168 vs. 1,533 | 6,635 |
| Assists | 58th | +300th | +242 | 5,408 vs. 564 | 4,844 |
| Steals | 206th | +300th | +94 | 953 vs. 335 | 618 |
| Blocks | 263rd | +300th | +37 | 537 vs. 310 | 227 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 112nd | +300th | +188 | 1,985 vs. 406 | 1,579 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 46th | +300th | +254 | 6,183 vs. 1,127 | 5,056 |
| Field Goals Made | 113rd | +300th | +187 | 6,249 vs. 1,505 | 4,744 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 208th | +300th | +92 | 11,173 vs. 3,123 | 8,050 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 249th | +300th | +51 | 816 vs. 448 | 368 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 240th | +300th | +60 | 2,280 vs. 1,285 | 995 |
| Free Throws Made | 187th | +300th | +113 | 2,931 vs. 354 | 2,577 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 216th | +300th | +84 | 3,558 vs. 471 | 3,087 |
Games and Years: | Nikola Jokic | Jaden McDaniels | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | +300th | +300th | 747 vs. 368 | 379 | |
| Seasons | +300th | +300th | 11 vs. 6 | 5 | |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Nikola Jokic | Jaden McDaniels | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 42nd | - | 30 vs. 0 | 30 | |
| 50+ point games | 40th | - | 3 vs. 0 | 3 | |
| 60+ point games | 11th | - | 1 vs. 0 | 1 | |
| 70+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Career Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Nikola Jokic | Jaden McDaniels | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 44th | +300th | +256 | 2,580 vs. 471 | 2,109 |
| Rebounds | 38th | +300th | +262 | 1,159 vs. 162 | 997 |
| Assists | 35th | +300th | +265 | 712 vs. 45 | 667 |
| Steals | 94th | +300th | +206 | 116 vs. 35 | 81 |
| Blocks | 107th | 223rd | 116 | 82 vs. 42 | 40 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 38th | +300th | +262 | 286 vs. 60 | 226 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 27th | +300th | +273 | 873 vs. 102 | 771 |
| Field Goals Made | 39th | +300th | +261 | 978 vs. 177 | 801 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 54th | +300th | +246 | 1,864 vs. 343 | 1,521 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 54th | 258th | 204 | 165 vs. 55 | 110 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 59th | +300th | +241 | 425 vs. 131 | 294 |
| Free Throws Made | 67th | +300th | +233 | 459 vs. 62 | 397 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 69th | +300th | +231 | 556 vs. 75 | 481 |
Games and Years: | Nikola Jokic | Jaden McDaniels | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 198th | +300th | 94 vs. 37 | 57 | |
| Playoffs | +300th | +300th | 7 vs. 3 | 4 | |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Nikola Jokic | Jaden McDaniels | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 20th | - | 7 vs. 0 | 7 | |
| 50+ point games | 9th | - | 1 vs. 0 | 1 | |
| 60+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Nikola Jokic | Jaden McDaniels | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 45th | -- | 21.75 vs. 10.36 | 11.39 | |
| Rebounds per game | 31st | -- | 10.93 vs. 4.17 | 6.77 | |
| Assists per game | 30th | -- | 7.24 vs. 1.53 | 5.71 | |
| Steals per game | 158th | -- | 1.28 vs. 0.91 | 0.37 | |
| Blocks per game | 278th | -- | 0.72 vs. 0.84 | 0.12 | |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 68th | -- | 2.66 vs. 1.10 | 1.55 | |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 7th | -- | 8.28 vs. 3.06 | 5.21 | |
| Field Goals Made per game | 39th | -- | 8.37 vs. 4.09 | 4.28 | |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 121st | -- | 14.96 vs. 8.49 | 6.47 | |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | +300th | 296th | +4 | 1.09 vs. 1.22 | 0.13 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 260th | -- | 3.05 vs. 3.49 | 0.44 | |
| Free Throws Made per game | 138th | -- | 3.92 vs. 0.96 | 2.96 | |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 158th | -- | 4.76 vs. 1.28 | 3.48 | |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Nikola Jokic | Jaden McDaniels | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 10th | +300th | +290 | 27.45 vs. 12.73 | 14.72 |
| Rebounds per game | 16th | +300th | +284 | 12.33 vs. 4.38 | 7.95 |
| Assists per game | 21st | +300th | +279 | 7.57 vs. 1.22 | 6.36 |
| Steals per game | 159th | +300th | +141 | 1.23 vs. 0.95 | 0.29 |
| Blocks per game | 206th | 125th | 81 | 0.87 vs. 1.14 | 0.26 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 44th | +300th | +256 | 3.04 vs. 1.62 | 1.42 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 4th | +300th | +296 | 9.29 vs. 2.76 | 6.53 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 7th | +300th | +293 | 10.40 vs. 4.78 | 5.62 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 29th | +300th | +271 | 19.83 vs. 9.27 | 10.56 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | 93rd | 162nd | 69 | 1.76 vs. 1.49 | 0.27 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 123rd | 208th | 85 | 4.52 vs. 3.54 | 0.98 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 86th | +300th | +214 | 4.88 vs. 1.68 | 3.21 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 108th | +300th | +192 | 5.91 vs. 2.03 | 3.89 |
Note: Even if they don't have the minimum of 400 season games, the players are also included in the all-time rankings in some stats if they reach certain thresholds: 10,000 points; 4,000 rebounds; 2,000 assists; 625 steals; 500 blocks; 250 3-pointers made.