Complete Stats Comparison of Nikola Jokic and Chris Paul

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Nikola Jokic and Chris Paul during their NBA careers. First we show you a summary of who had better numbers on each statistical category and then we compare in detail the performance of each of these stars in the regular season and the Playoffs, both in total stats and averages per game.

Player comparisons:
Career comparison / Season by season / Scoring / Stats / Stats Rankings / Games against each other

This in-depth comparison includes all the numbers, if you prefer a simplified version of this analysis with only the basic statistics, you will find it at the career comparison of these two NBA stars.

On this page we compare:

Who has better stats? Main stats / All stats
Regular Season: Averages / Totals / Pecentages
Playoffs: Averages / Totals / Pecentages

Main Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Nikola Jokic3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		10
seasons
Chris Paul2
(assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		20
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Nikola Jokic3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		7
Playoffs
Chris Paul2
(assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		15
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Nikola Jokic7
stats		6
stats		1
stat
Chris Paul5
stats		8
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Nikola Jokic8
stats		6
stats		2
stats
Chris Paul4
stats		8
stats		1
stat

- "Better Career Total" includes games and years played as stats.

- For turnovers and personal fouls, lower numbers are better.

- Field goal, free-throw and three-point attempts are not included on these tables since it can't be said that higher is better.

Now, lets compare all their stats in detail, one by one...

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Nikola Jokic has better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Chris Paul has better averages in assists and steals.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Nikola Jokic has better averages in points (+4.8), field goals made (+2.4), free throws made (+0.3), offensive rebounds (+2.1), defensive rebounds (+4.5), total rebounds (+6.5) and blocks (+0.5)
- Chris Paul has better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.3), assists (+2.0) and steals (+0.7)
- Nikola Jokic has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.6) and personal fouls (+0.3)
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- Nikola Jokic has higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.2) and free throws attempted (+0.7)
- Chris Paul has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+0.7)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Nikola Jokic 21.8
+4.8
Chris Paul 17.0
Field Goals Made
Nikola Jokic 8.4
+2.4
Chris Paul 6.0
Field Goals Attempted
Nikola Jokic 15.0
+2.2
Chris Paul 12.8
3-Pointers Made
Nikola Jokic 1.1
Chris Paul 1.4
+0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Nikola Jokic 3.0
Chris Paul 3.7
+0.7
Free Throws Made
Nikola Jokic 3.9
+0.3
Chris Paul 3.6
Free Throws Attempted
Nikola Jokic 4.8
+0.7
Chris Paul 4.1
Offensive Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 2.7
+2.1
Chris Paul 0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 8.3
+4.5
Chris Paul 3.8
Total Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 10.9
+6.5
Chris Paul 4.4
Assists
Nikola Jokic 7.2
Chris Paul 9.2
+2.0
Steals
Nikola Jokic 1.3
Chris Paul 2.0
+0.7
Blocks
Nikola Jokic 0.7
+0.5
Chris Paul 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Nikola Jokic 2.9
+0.6
Chris Paul 2.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Nikola Jokic 2.7
+0.3
Chris Paul 2.4

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Chris Paul has more total points, assists and steals while Nikola Jokic has more total rebounds and blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Nikola Jokic has more offensive rebounds (+1,191), defensive rebounds (+972), total rebounds (+2,163) and blocks (+314)
- Chris Paul played more years (+10) and games (+609), and has more points (+6,801), field goals made (+1,911), 3-pointers made (+1,046), free throws made (+1,933), assists (+7,116) and steals (+1,768)
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- Chris Paul has more turnovers (+917) and personal fouls (+1,190)
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- Chris Paul has more field goals attempted (+6,210), 3-pointers attempted (+2,765) and free throws attempted (+2,029)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Nikola Jokic 10
Chris Paul 20
+10
Games
Nikola Jokic 745
Chris Paul 1,354
+609
Points
Nikola Jokic 16,210
Chris Paul 23,011
+6,801
Field Goals Made
Nikola Jokic 6,236
Chris Paul 8,147
+1,911
Field Goals Attempted
Nikola Jokic 11,142
Chris Paul 17,352
+6,210
3-Pointers Made
Nikola Jokic 814
Chris Paul 1,860
+1,046
3-Pointers Attempted
Nikola Jokic 2,264
Chris Paul 5,029
+2,765
Free Throws Made
Nikola Jokic 2,924
Chris Paul 4,857
+1,933
Free Throws Attempted
Nikola Jokic 3,550
Chris Paul 5,579
+2,029
Offensive Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 1,983
+1,191
Chris Paul 792
Defensive Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 6,158
+972
Chris Paul 5,186
Total Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 8,141
+2,163
Chris Paul 5,978
Assists
Nikola Jokic 5,383
Chris Paul 12,499
+7,116
Steals
Nikola Jokic 949
Chris Paul 2,717
+1,768
Blocks
Nikola Jokic 536
+314
Chris Paul 222
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Nikola Jokic 2,176
Chris Paul 3,093
+917
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Nikola Jokic 1,995
Chris Paul 3,185
+1,190

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Chris Paul has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Nikola Jokic has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Nikola Jokic 56.0%
+9.0
Chris Paul 47.0%
3-Point Percentage
Nikola Jokic 36.0%
Chris Paul 37.0%
+1.0
Free Throw Percentage
Nikola Jokic 82.4%
Chris Paul 87.1%
+4.7

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Nikola Jokic has better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Chris Paul has better averages in assists and steals.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Nikola Jokic has better averages in points (+7.4), field goals made (+3.0), 3-pointers made (+0.2), free throws made (+1.4), offensive rebounds (+2.3), defensive rebounds (+5.1), total rebounds (+7.4) and blocks (+0.7)
- Chris Paul has better averages in assists (+0.7) and steals (+0.7)
- Nikola Jokic has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.8) and personal fouls (+0.4)
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- Nikola Jokic has higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.5), 3-pointers attempted (+0.1) and free throws attempted (+1.8)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Nikola Jokic 27.4
+7.4
Chris Paul 20.0
Field Goals Made
Nikola Jokic 10.4
+3.0
Chris Paul 7.4
Field Goals Attempted
Nikola Jokic 19.8
+4.5
Chris Paul 15.3
3-Pointers Made
Nikola Jokic 1.8
+0.2
Chris Paul 1.6
3-Pointers Attempted
Nikola Jokic 4.5
+0.1
Chris Paul 4.4
Free Throws Made
Nikola Jokic 4.9
+1.4
Chris Paul 3.5
Free Throws Attempted
Nikola Jokic 5.9
+1.8
Chris Paul 4.1
Offensive Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 3.0
+2.3
Chris Paul 0.7
Defensive Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 9.3
+5.1
Chris Paul 4.2
Total Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 12.3
+7.4
Chris Paul 4.9
Assists
Nikola Jokic 7.6
Chris Paul 8.3
+0.7
Steals
Nikola Jokic 1.2
Chris Paul 1.9
+0.7
Blocks
Nikola Jokic 0.9
+0.7
Chris Paul 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Nikola Jokic 3.3
+0.8
Chris Paul 2.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Nikola Jokic 3.3
+0.4
Chris Paul 2.9

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Chris Paul has more total points, assists and steals while Nikola Jokic has more total rebounds and blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Nikola Jokic has more offensive rebounds (+180), defensive rebounds (+249), total rebounds (+429) and blocks (+51)
- Chris Paul played more years (+8) and games (+55), and has more points (+401), field goals made (+128), 3-pointers made (+79), free throws made (+66), assists (+521) and steals (+171)
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- Chris Paul has more turnovers (+66) and personal fouls (+123)
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- Chris Paul has more field goals attempted (+423), 3-pointers attempted (+229) and free throws attempted (+59)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Nikola Jokic 7
Chris Paul 15
+8
Games
Nikola Jokic 94
Chris Paul 149
+55
Points
Nikola Jokic 2,580
Chris Paul 2,981
+401
Field Goals Made
Nikola Jokic 978
Chris Paul 1,106
+128
Field Goals Attempted
Nikola Jokic 1,864
Chris Paul 2,287
+423
3-Pointers Made
Nikola Jokic 165
Chris Paul 244
+79
3-Pointers Attempted
Nikola Jokic 425
Chris Paul 654
+229
Free Throws Made
Nikola Jokic 459
Chris Paul 525
+66
Free Throws Attempted
Nikola Jokic 556
Chris Paul 615
+59
Offensive Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 286
+180
Chris Paul 106
Defensive Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 873
+249
Chris Paul 624
Total Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 1,159
+429
Chris Paul 730
Assists
Nikola Jokic 712
Chris Paul 1,233
+521
Steals
Nikola Jokic 116
Chris Paul 287
+171
Blocks
Nikola Jokic 82
+51
Chris Paul 31
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Nikola Jokic 311
Chris Paul 377
+66
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Nikola Jokic 314
Chris Paul 437
+123

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Nikola Jokic has better field goal percentage and 3-point percentage while Chris Paul has better free throw percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Nikola Jokic 52.5%
+4.1
Chris Paul 48.4%
3-Point Percentage
Nikola Jokic 38.8%
+1.5
Chris Paul 37.3%
Free Throw Percentage
Nikola Jokic 82.6%
Chris Paul 85.4%
+2.8
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