Nikola Jokic vs. Toni Kukoc: NBA Rankings Comparison
The ultimate statistical showdown: compare Nikola Jokic and Toni Kukoc 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 Toni Kukoc, with 13 seasons played from 1994 to 2006, stand among the league's historical elite..
Dive into a meticulous breakdown of their positions in every major statistical category—from scoring, rebounding and assists to steals, blocks, triple-doubles, and rankings by points thresholds—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.
Nikola Jokic vs. Toni Kukoc | ||||
Career Totals |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Nikola Jokic | Toni Kukoc | Nikola Jokic | Toni Kukoc | |
| Points | 121st | +300th | 44th | 232nd |
| Rebounds | 73rd | +300th | 38th | 273rd |
| Assists | 57th | 221st | 35th | 133rd |
| Steals | 205th | 294th | 94th | 126th |
| Blocks | 262nd | +300th | 107th | +300th |
| Years | 11 | 13 | 7 | 9 |
Nikola Jokic vs. Toni Kukoc | ||||
Career Per Game |
Season | Playoffs | ||
| Nikola Jokic | Toni Kukoc | Nikola Jokic | Toni Kukoc | |
| Points | 45th | +300th | 10th | +300th |
| Rebounds | 31st | +300th | 16th | +300th |
| Assists | 30th | 289th | 21st | +300th |
| Steals | 158th | +300th | 159th | +300th |
| Blocks | 278th | +300th | 206th | +300th |
Comparisons on this page: |
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Note: per game rankings include players with a minimum of games played
Career Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Nikola Jokic | Toni Kukoc | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 121st | +300th | +179 | 16,291 vs. 9,810 | 6,481 |
| Rebounds | 73rd | +300th | +227 | 8,199 vs. 3,555 | 4,644 |
| Assists | 57th | 221st | 164 | 5,428 vs. 3,119 | 2,309 |
| Steals | 205th | 294th | 89 | 957 vs. 817 | 140 |
| Blocks | 262nd | +300th | +38 | 538 vs. 290 | 248 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 111st | +300th | +189 | 1,993 vs. 1,016 | 977 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 46th | +300th | +254 | 6,206 vs. 2,539 | 3,667 |
| Field Goals Made | 113rd | +300th | +187 | 6,268 vs. 3,633 | 2,635 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 206th | +300th | +94 | 11,198 vs. 8,127 | 3,071 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 249th | 287th | 38 | 817 vs. 731 | 86 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 240th | 258th | 18 | 2,282 vs. 2,184 | 98 |
| Free Throws Made | 187th | +300th | +113 | 2,938 vs. 1,813 | 1,125 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 214th | +300th | +86 | 3,565 vs. 2,487 | 1,078 |
Games and Years: | Nikola Jokic | Toni Kukoc | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | +300th | +300th | 749 vs. 846 | 97 | |
| Seasons | +300th | 300th | +0 | 11 vs. 13 | 2 |
Triple-Doubles: | Nikola Jokic | Toni Kukoc | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Triple-Doubles | 3rd | 134th | 131 | 168 vs. 4 | 164 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Nikola Jokic | Toni Kukoc | 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 | Toni Kukoc | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 44th | 232nd | 188 | 2,580 vs. 1,064 | 1,516 |
| Rebounds | 38th | 273rd | 235 | 1,159 vs. 387 | 772 |
| Assists | 35th | 133rd | 98 | 712 vs. 317 | 395 |
| Steals | 94th | 126th | 32 | 116 vs. 95 | 21 |
| Blocks | 107th | +300th | +193 | 82 vs. 29 | 53 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 38th | 245th | 207 | 286 vs. 104 | 182 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 27th | 213rd | 186 | 873 vs. 283 | 590 |
| Field Goals Made | 39th | 237th | 198 | 978 vs. 386 | 592 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 54th | 237th | 183 | 1,864 vs. 878 | 986 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 54th | 102nd | 48 | 165 vs. 108 | 57 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 59th | 97th | 38 | 425 vs. 316 | 109 |
| Free Throws Made | 67th | 277th | 210 | 459 vs. 184 | 275 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 69th | 246th | 177 | 556 vs. 264 | 292 |
Games and Years: | Nikola Jokic | Toni Kukoc | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 198th | 169th | 29 | 94 vs. 99 | 5 |
| Playoffs | +300th | 223rd | +77 | 7 vs. 9 | 2 |
Triple-Doubles: | Nikola Jokic | Toni Kukoc | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Triple-Doubles | 3rd | +300th | 21 vs. 0 | 21 | |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Nikola Jokic | Toni Kukoc | 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 | Toni Kukoc | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 45th | +300th | +255 | 21.75 vs. 11.60 | 10.15 |
| Rebounds per game | 31st | +300th | +269 | 10.95 vs. 4.20 | 6.74 |
| Assists per game | 30th | 289th | 259 | 7.25 vs. 3.69 | 3.56 |
| Steals per game | 158th | +300th | +142 | 1.28 vs. 0.97 | 0.31 |
| Blocks per game | 278th | +300th | +22 | 0.72 vs. 0.34 | 0.38 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 68th | +300th | +232 | 2.66 vs. 1.20 | 1.46 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 7th | +300th | +293 | 8.29 vs. 3.00 | 5.28 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 39th | +300th | +261 | 8.37 vs. 4.29 | 4.07 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 122nd | +300th | +178 | 14.95 vs. 9.61 | 5.34 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | +300th | +300th | 1.09 vs. 0.86 | 0.23 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 260th | +300th | +40 | 3.05 vs. 2.58 | 0.47 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 138th | +300th | +162 | 3.92 vs. 2.14 | 1.78 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 157th | +300th | +143 | 4.76 vs. 2.94 | 1.82 |
Career Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Nikola Jokic | Toni Kukoc | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 10th | +300th | +290 | 27.45 vs. 10.75 | 16.70 |
| Rebounds per game | 16th | +300th | +284 | 12.33 vs. 3.91 | 8.42 |
| Assists per game | 21st | +300th | +279 | 7.57 vs. 3.20 | 4.37 |
| Steals per game | 159th | +300th | +141 | 1.23 vs. 0.96 | 0.27 |
| Blocks per game | 206th | +300th | +94 | 0.87 vs. 0.29 | 0.58 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 44th | +300th | +256 | 3.04 vs. 1.05 | 1.99 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 4th | +300th | +296 | 9.29 vs. 2.86 | 6.43 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 7th | +300th | +293 | 10.40 vs. 3.90 | 6.51 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 29th | +300th | +271 | 19.83 vs. 8.87 | 10.96 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | 93rd | 281st | 188 | 1.76 vs. 1.09 | 0.66 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 123rd | 270th | 147 | 4.52 vs. 3.19 | 1.33 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 86th | +300th | +214 | 4.88 vs. 1.86 | 3.02 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 108th | +300th | +192 | 5.91 vs. 2.67 | 3.25 |
Note: the per game rankings on this page respect the minimums usually applied by the NBA for all-time leaders, 400 games for regular season stats unless the player reached these thresholds before: 10,000 points; 4,000 rebounds; 2,000 assists; 625 steals; 500 blocks; 250 3-pointers made. Also 3 minimum games for the Playoffs are applied.