Carmelo Anthony vs. Nikola Jokic: Nuggets Rankings Comparison
Explore Nikola Jokic and Carmelo Anthony career statistics with the Denver Nuggets and discover their all-time rankings in franchise history for both the regular season and the playoffs. See their standing side-by-side in key categories for both total numbers and per game averages, encompassing all games played with the team. Who ranks higher in franchise lore?
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While the rankings of their overall NBA careers provide a broader context, here we zoom in on how Carmelo Anthony and Nikola Jokic truly stack up based solely on their time with the Denver Nuggets. This in-depth analysis goes beyond basic career numbers to provide a unique look at where they stand among the franchise's all-time greats.
Considering Carmelo Anthony's 8 seasons (2004 to 2011) and Nikola Jokic's 11 seasons (2016 to 2026) played specifically for the team, delve into a precise breakdown of their standing across every key statistical category—from scoring, rebounding, and assists to steals, blocks, triple-doubles, and specific points thresholds—encompassing both regular season and their complete playoff runs with the franchise. Our detailed tables provide side-by-side rankings and comparative values, offering the definitive data needed to assess their historical impact on the franchise.
First, review a concise summary of how they rank in Nuggets history in the main categories (points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks, and 3-pointers made as a bonus) for both total and per-game stats, and below, you can then explore in detail all their franchise stats and their historical rankings within the team's record books.
Carmelo Anthony vs. Nikola Jokic: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| Carmelo Anthony | Nikola Jokic | Carmelo Anthony | Nikola Jokic | |
| Points | 4th | 2nd | 4th | 1st |
| Rebounds | 9th | 1st | 7th | 1st |
| Assists | 12th | 1st | 12th | 1st |
| Steals | 7th | 3rd | 5th | 1st |
| Blocks | 19th | 8th | 23rd | 1st |
| 3-Pointers Made | 13th | 3rd | 8th | 3rd |
| Years | 8 | 11 | 7 | 7 |
Carmelo Anthony vs. Nikola Jokic: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| Carmelo Anthony | Nikola Jokic | Carmelo Anthony | Nikola Jokic | |
| Points | 4th | 7th | 4th | 1st |
| Rebounds | 28th | 5th | 13th | 1st |
| Assists | 48th | 4th | 31st | 1st |
| Steals | 35th | 20th | 11th | 12th |
| Blocks | 65th | 38th | 53rd | 15th |
| 3-Pointers Made | 62nd | 30th | 26th | 8th |
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Note: per game rankings include players with a minimum of games played
Nuggets Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Carmelo Anthony | Nikola Jokic | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 4th | 2nd | 2 | 13,970 vs. 16,312 | 2,342 |
| Rebounds | 9th | 1st | 8 | 3,566 vs. 8,213 | 4,647 |
| Assists | 12th | 1st | 11 | 1,729 vs. 5,437 | 3,708 |
| Steals | 7th | 3rd | 4 | 634 vs. 958 | 324 |
| Blocks | 19th | 8th | 11 | 260 vs. 540 | 280 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 9th | 2nd | 7 | 1,102 vs. 1,995 | 893 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 8th | 1st | 7 | 2,464 vs. 6,218 | 3,754 |
| Field Goals Made | 4th | 2nd | 2 | 4,989 vs. 6,275 | 1,286 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 3rd | 2nd | 1 | 10,877 vs. 11,208 | 331 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 13th | 3rd | 10 | 410 vs. 819 | 409 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 10th | 2nd | 8 | 1,320 vs. 2,285 | 965 |
| Free Throws Made | 3rd | 4th | 1 | 3,582 vs. 2,943 | 639 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 2nd | 4th | 2 | 4,462 vs. 3,572 | 890 |
Games and Years: | Carmelo Anthony | Nikola Jokic | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 6th | 2nd | 4 | 564 vs. 750 | 186 |
| Seasons | 7th | 1st | 6 | 8 vs. 11 | 3 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Carmelo Anthony | Nikola Jokic | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 3rd | 2nd | 1 | 19 vs. 30 | 11 |
| 50+ point games | 2nd | 1st | 1 | 2 vs. 3 | 1 |
| 60+ point games | - | 1st | 0 vs. 1 | 1 | |
| 70+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Nuggets Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Carmelo Anthony | Nikola Jokic | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 4th | 1st | 3 | 1,104 vs. 2,580 | 1,476 |
| Rebounds | 7th | 1st | 6 | 318 vs. 1,159 | 841 |
| Assists | 12th | 1st | 11 | 134 vs. 712 | 578 |
| Steals | 5th | 1st | 4 | 59 vs. 116 | 57 |
| Blocks | 23rd | 1st | 22 | 16 vs. 82 | 66 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 6th | 1st | 5 | 110 vs. 286 | 176 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 7th | 1st | 6 | 208 vs. 873 | 665 |
| Field Goals Made | 5th | 1st | 4 | 378 vs. 978 | 600 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 4th | 1st | 3 | 892 vs. 1,864 | 972 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 8th | 3rd | 5 | 43 vs. 165 | 122 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 8th | 3rd | 5 | 127 vs. 425 | 298 |
| Free Throws Made | 2nd | 1st | 1 | 305 vs. 459 | 154 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 2nd | 1st | 1 | 373 vs. 556 | 183 |
Games and Years: | Carmelo Anthony | Nikola Jokic | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 12th | 1st | 11 | 45 vs. 94 | 49 |
| Playoffs | 4th | 4th | 0 | 7 vs. 7 | 0 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Carmelo Anthony | Nikola Jokic | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 4th | 1st | 3 | 2 vs. 7 | 5 |
| 50+ point games | - | 2nd | 0 vs. 1 | 1 | |
| 60+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Nuggets Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Carmelo Anthony | Nikola Jokic | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 4th | 7th | 3 | 24.77 vs. 21.75 | 3.02 |
| Rebounds per game | 28th | 5th | 23 | 6.32 vs. 10.95 | 4.63 |
| Assists per game | 48th | 4th | 44 | 3.07 vs. 7.25 | 4.18 |
| Steals per game | 35th | 20th | 15 | 1.12 vs. 1.28 | 0.15 |
| Blocks per game | 65th | 38th | 27 | 0.46 vs. 0.72 | 0.26 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 35th | 12th | 23 | 1.95 vs. 2.66 | 0.71 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 27th | 4th | 23 | 4.37 vs. 8.29 | 3.92 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 5th | 7th | 2 | 8.85 vs. 8.37 | 0.48 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 2nd | 11th | 9 | 19.29 vs. 14.94 | 4.34 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | 62nd | 30th | 32 | 0.73 vs. 1.09 | 0.37 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 56th | 35th | 21 | 2.34 vs. 3.05 | 0.71 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 3rd | 14th | 11 | 6.35 vs. 3.92 | 2.43 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 4th | 15th | 11 | 7.91 vs. 4.76 | 3.15 |
Nuggets Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Carmelo Anthony | Nikola Jokic | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 4th | 1st | 3 | 24.53 vs. 27.45 | 2.91 |
| Rebounds per game | 13th | 1st | 12 | 7.07 vs. 12.33 | 5.26 |
| Assists per game | 31st | 1st | 30 | 2.98 vs. 7.57 | 4.60 |
| Steals per game | 11th | 12th | 1 | 1.31 vs. 1.23 | 0.08 |
| Blocks per game | 53rd | 15th | 38 | 0.36 vs. 0.87 | 0.52 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 12th | 4th | 8 | 2.44 vs. 3.04 | 0.60 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 13th | 2nd | 11 | 4.62 vs. 9.29 | 4.67 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 7th | 2nd | 5 | 8.40 vs. 10.40 | 2.00 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 5th | 4th | 1 | 19.82 vs. 19.83 | 0.01 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | 26th | 8th | 18 | 0.96 vs. 1.76 | 0.80 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 35th | 13th | 22 | 2.82 vs. 4.52 | 1.70 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 1st | 6th | 5 | 6.78 vs. 4.88 | 1.89 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 1st | 9th | 8 | 8.29 vs. 5.91 | 2.37 |
Note: the per game rankings on this page are among players with a minimum of 40 games played with the Nuggets franchise for season stats, and 3 games for Playoff stats.