Complete Stats Comparison of Nikola Jokic and Karl-Anthony Towns

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Nikola Jokic and Karl-Anthony Towns 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 Jokic2
(assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		10
seasons
Karl-Anthony Towns3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		1
(blocks)		10
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Nikola Jokic5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		7
Playoffs
Karl-Anthony Towns0
0
5
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Nikola Jokic3
stats		10
stats		1
stat
Karl-Anthony Towns8
stats		3
stats		2
stats
they are tied1
stat		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Nikola Jokic11
stats		12
stats		2
stats
Karl-Anthony Towns1
stat		2
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, Karl-Anthony Towns has better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Nikola Jokic has better averages in assists and steals.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Nikola Jokic has better averages in assists (+4.0) and steals (+0.5)
- Karl-Anthony Towns has better averages in points (+1.3), field goals made (+0.1), 3-pointers made (+0.6), free throws made (+0.5), offensive rebounds (+0.1), total rebounds (+0.2) and blocks (+0.5)
- Nikola Jokic has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.2)
- Karl-Anthony Towns has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.7)
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- Karl-Anthony Towns has higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.2), 3-pointers attempted (+1.3) and free throws attempted (+0.5)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Nikola Jokic 21.8
Karl-Anthony Towns 23.1
+1.3
Field Goals Made
Nikola Jokic 8.4
Karl-Anthony Towns 8.5
+0.1
Field Goals Attempted
Nikola Jokic 15.0
Karl-Anthony Towns 16.2
+1.2
3-Pointers Made
Nikola Jokic 1.1
Karl-Anthony Towns 1.7
+0.6
3-Pointers Attempted
Nikola Jokic 3.0
Karl-Anthony Towns 4.3
+1.3
Free Throws Made
Nikola Jokic 3.9
Karl-Anthony Towns 4.4
+0.5
Free Throws Attempted
Nikola Jokic 4.8
Karl-Anthony Towns 5.3
+0.5
Offensive Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 2.7
Karl-Anthony Towns 2.8
+0.1
Defensive Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 8.3
Karl-Anthony Towns 8.3
Total Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 10.9
Karl-Anthony Towns 11.1
+0.2
Assists
Nikola Jokic 7.2
+4.0
Karl-Anthony Towns 3.2
Steals
Nikola Jokic 1.3
+0.5
Karl-Anthony Towns 0.8
Blocks
Nikola Jokic 0.7
Karl-Anthony Towns 1.2
+0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Nikola Jokic 2.9
+0.2
Karl-Anthony Towns 2.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Nikola Jokic 2.7
Karl-Anthony Towns 3.4
+0.7

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Nikola Jokic played more games (+100) and has more points (+1,330), field goals made (+776), free throws made (+81), offensive rebounds (+181), defensive rebounds (+824), total rebounds (+1,005), assists (+3,346) and steals (+426)
- Karl-Anthony Towns has more 3-pointers made (+303) and blocks (+235)
- Nikola Jokic has more turnovers (+431)
- Karl-Anthony Towns has more personal fouls (+202)
- Nikola Jokic has more field goals attempted (+718) and free throws attempted (+155)
- Karl-Anthony Towns has more 3-pointers attempted (+526)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Nikola Jokic 10
Karl-Anthony Towns 10
Games
Nikola Jokic 745
+100
Karl-Anthony Towns 645
Points
Nikola Jokic 16,210
+1,330
Karl-Anthony Towns 14,880
Field Goals Made
Nikola Jokic 6,236
+776
Karl-Anthony Towns 5,460
Field Goals Attempted
Nikola Jokic 11,142
+718
Karl-Anthony Towns 10,424
3-Pointers Made
Nikola Jokic 814
Karl-Anthony Towns 1,117
+303
3-Pointers Attempted
Nikola Jokic 2,264
Karl-Anthony Towns 2,790
+526
Free Throws Made
Nikola Jokic 2,924
+81
Karl-Anthony Towns 2,843
Free Throws Attempted
Nikola Jokic 3,550
+155
Karl-Anthony Towns 3,395
Offensive Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 1,983
+181
Karl-Anthony Towns 1,802
Defensive Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 6,158
+824
Karl-Anthony Towns 5,334
Total Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 8,141
+1,005
Karl-Anthony Towns 7,136
Assists
Nikola Jokic 5,383
+3,346
Karl-Anthony Towns 2,037
Steals
Nikola Jokic 949
+426
Karl-Anthony Towns 523
Blocks
Nikola Jokic 536
Karl-Anthony Towns 771
+235
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Nikola Jokic 2,176
+431
Karl-Anthony Towns 1,745
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Nikola Jokic 1,995
Karl-Anthony Towns 2,197
+202

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Karl-Anthony Towns 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%
+3.6
Karl-Anthony Towns 52.4%
3-Point Percentage
Nikola Jokic 36.0%
Karl-Anthony Towns 40.0%
+4.0
Free Throw Percentage
Nikola Jokic 82.4%
Karl-Anthony Towns 83.7%
+1.3

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Nikola Jokic has better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Karl-Anthony Towns.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Nikola Jokic has better averages in points (+7.6), field goals made (+3.5), 3-pointers made (+0.3), free throws made (+0.5), offensive rebounds (+0.9), defensive rebounds (+0.7), total rebounds (+1.6), assists (+5.6), steals (+0.5) and blocks (+0.2)
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- Nikola Jokic has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.8)
- Karl-Anthony Towns has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.6)
- Nikola Jokic has higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.3), 3-pointers attempted (+0.2) and free throws attempted (+0.6)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Nikola Jokic 27.4
+7.6
Karl-Anthony Towns 19.8
Field Goals Made
Nikola Jokic 10.4
+3.5
Karl-Anthony Towns 6.9
Field Goals Attempted
Nikola Jokic 19.8
+5.3
Karl-Anthony Towns 14.5
3-Pointers Made
Nikola Jokic 1.8
+0.3
Karl-Anthony Towns 1.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Nikola Jokic 4.5
+0.2
Karl-Anthony Towns 4.3
Free Throws Made
Nikola Jokic 4.9
+0.5
Karl-Anthony Towns 4.4
Free Throws Attempted
Nikola Jokic 5.9
+0.6
Karl-Anthony Towns 5.3
Offensive Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 3.0
+0.9
Karl-Anthony Towns 2.1
Defensive Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 9.3
+0.7
Karl-Anthony Towns 8.6
Total Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 12.3
+1.6
Karl-Anthony Towns 10.7
Assists
Nikola Jokic 7.6
+5.6
Karl-Anthony Towns 2.0
Steals
Nikola Jokic 1.2
+0.5
Karl-Anthony Towns 0.7
Blocks
Nikola Jokic 0.9
+0.2
Karl-Anthony Towns 0.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Nikola Jokic 3.3
+0.8
Karl-Anthony Towns 2.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Nikola Jokic 3.3
Karl-Anthony Towns 3.9
+0.6

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Nikola Jokic has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Karl-Anthony Towns.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Nikola Jokic played more years (+2) and games (+44), and has more points (+1,591), field goals made (+632), 3-pointers made (+90), free throws made (+237), offensive rebounds (+181), defensive rebounds (+442), total rebounds (+623), assists (+612), steals (+82) and blocks (+46)
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- Nikola Jokic has more turnovers (+187) and personal fouls (+121)
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- Nikola Jokic has more field goals attempted (+1,137), 3-pointers attempted (+211) and free throws attempted (+289)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Nikola Jokic 7
+2
Karl-Anthony Towns 5
Games
Nikola Jokic 94
+44
Karl-Anthony Towns 50
Points
Nikola Jokic 2,580
+1,591
Karl-Anthony Towns 989
Field Goals Made
Nikola Jokic 978
+632
Karl-Anthony Towns 346
Field Goals Attempted
Nikola Jokic 1,864
+1,137
Karl-Anthony Towns 727
3-Pointers Made
Nikola Jokic 165
+90
Karl-Anthony Towns 75
3-Pointers Attempted
Nikola Jokic 425
+211
Karl-Anthony Towns 214
Free Throws Made
Nikola Jokic 459
+237
Karl-Anthony Towns 222
Free Throws Attempted
Nikola Jokic 556
+289
Karl-Anthony Towns 267
Offensive Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 286
+181
Karl-Anthony Towns 105
Defensive Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 873
+442
Karl-Anthony Towns 431
Total Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 1,159
+623
Karl-Anthony Towns 536
Assists
Nikola Jokic 712
+612
Karl-Anthony Towns 100
Steals
Nikola Jokic 116
+82
Karl-Anthony Towns 34
Blocks
Nikola Jokic 82
+46
Karl-Anthony Towns 36
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Nikola Jokic 311
+187
Karl-Anthony Towns 124
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Nikola Jokic 314
+121
Karl-Anthony Towns 193

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 Karl-Anthony Towns has better free throw percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Nikola Jokic 52.5%
+4.9
Karl-Anthony Towns 47.6%
3-Point Percentage
Nikola Jokic 38.8%
+3.8
Karl-Anthony Towns 35.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Nikola Jokic 82.6%
Karl-Anthony Towns 83.1%
+0.5
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