Complete Stats Comparison of Nikola Jokic and Lauri Markkanen

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Nikola Jokic and Lauri Markkanen 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 Jokic5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		11
seasons
Lauri Markkanen0
0
9
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
Lauri Markkanen0
0
0
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Nikola Jokic9
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Lauri Markkanen3
stats		3
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Nikola Jokic10
stats		12
stats		3
stats
Lauri Markkanen2
stats		2
stats		0
stats

- "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, Nikola Jokic has better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Lauri Markkanen.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Nikola Jokic has better averages in points (+3.3), field goals made (+2.0), free throws made (+0.7), offensive rebounds (+1.3), defensive rebounds (+2.6), total rebounds (+3.9), assists (+5.9), steals (+0.6) and blocks (+0.2)
- Lauri Markkanen has better average in 3-pointers made (+1.5)
- Nikola Jokic has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.5) and personal fouls (+0.8)
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- Nikola Jokic has higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.9) and free throws attempted (+1.0)
- Lauri Markkanen has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+3.8)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Nikola Jokic 22.0
+3.3
Lauri Markkanen 18.7
Field Goals Made
Nikola Jokic 8.4
+2.0
Lauri Markkanen 6.4
Field Goals Attempted
Nikola Jokic 15.0
+0.9
Lauri Markkanen 14.1
3-Pointers Made
Nikola Jokic 1.1
Lauri Markkanen 2.6
+1.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Nikola Jokic 3.1
Lauri Markkanen 6.9
+3.8
Free Throws Made
Nikola Jokic 4.0
+0.7
Lauri Markkanen 3.3
Free Throws Attempted
Nikola Jokic 4.8
+1.0
Lauri Markkanen 3.8
Offensive Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 2.7
+1.3
Lauri Markkanen 1.4
Defensive Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 8.3
+2.6
Lauri Markkanen 5.7
Total Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 11.0
+3.9
Lauri Markkanen 7.1
Assists
Nikola Jokic 7.4
+5.9
Lauri Markkanen 1.5
Steals
Nikola Jokic 1.3
+0.6
Lauri Markkanen 0.7
Blocks
Nikola Jokic 0.7
+0.2
Lauri Markkanen 0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Nikola Jokic 2.9
+1.5
Lauri Markkanen 1.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Nikola Jokic 2.7
+0.8
Lauri Markkanen 1.9

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Nikola Jokic has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Lauri Markkanen.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Nikola Jokic played more years (+2) and games (+297), and has more points (+8,112), field goals made (+3,467), free throws made (+1,521), offensive rebounds (+1,377), defensive rebounds (+3,714), total rebounds (+5,091), assists (+4,959), steals (+649) and blocks (+323)
- Lauri Markkanen has more 3-pointers made (+343)
- Nikola Jokic has more turnovers (+1,610) and personal fouls (+1,184)
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- Nikola Jokic has more field goals attempted (+4,914) and free throws attempted (+1,943)
- Lauri Markkanen has more 3-pointers attempted (+881)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Nikola Jokic 11
+2
Lauri Markkanen 9
Games
Nikola Jokic 771
+297
Lauri Markkanen 474
Points
Nikola Jokic 16,979
+8,112
Lauri Markkanen 8,867
Field Goals Made
Nikola Jokic 6,514
+3,467
Lauri Markkanen 3,047
Field Goals Attempted
Nikola Jokic 11,596
+4,914
Lauri Markkanen 6,682
3-Pointers Made
Nikola Jokic 869
Lauri Markkanen 1,212
+343
3-Pointers Attempted
Nikola Jokic 2,393
Lauri Markkanen 3,274
+881
Free Throws Made
Nikola Jokic 3,082
+1,521
Lauri Markkanen 1,561
Free Throws Attempted
Nikola Jokic 3,738
+1,943
Lauri Markkanen 1,795
Offensive Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 2,059
+1,377
Lauri Markkanen 682
Defensive Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 6,402
+3,714
Lauri Markkanen 2,688
Total Rebounds
Nikola Jokic 8,461
+5,091
Lauri Markkanen 3,370
Assists
Nikola Jokic 5,667
+4,959
Lauri Markkanen 708
Steals
Nikola Jokic 986
+649
Lauri Markkanen 337
Blocks
Nikola Jokic 555
+323
Lauri Markkanen 232
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Nikola Jokic 2,267
+1,610
Lauri Markkanen 657
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Nikola Jokic 2,069
+1,184
Lauri Markkanen 885

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Lauri Markkanen 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 56.2%
+10.6
Lauri Markkanen 45.6%
3-Point Percentage
Nikola Jokic 36.3%
Lauri Markkanen 37.0%
+0.7
Free Throw Percentage
Nikola Jokic 82.5%
Lauri Markkanen 87.0%
+4.5

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLauri Markkanen didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Nikola Jokic has better averages in points (+27.4), field goals made (+10.4), 3-pointers made (+1.8), free throws made (+4.9), offensive rebounds (+3.0), defensive rebounds (+9.3), total rebounds (+12.3), assists (+7.6), steals (+1.2) and blocks (+0.9)
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- Nikola Jokic has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+3.3) and personal fouls (+3.3)
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- Nikola Jokic has higher averages in field goals attempted (+19.8), 3-pointers attempted (+4.5) and free throws attempted (+5.9)
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Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLauri Markkanen didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Nikola Jokic played more years (+7) and games (+94), and has more points (+2,580), field goals made (+978), 3-pointers made (+165), free throws made (+459), offensive rebounds (+286), defensive rebounds (+873), total rebounds (+1,159), assists (+712), steals (+116) and blocks (+82)
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- Nikola Jokic has more turnovers (+311) and personal fouls (+314)
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- Nikola Jokic has more field goals attempted (+1,864), 3-pointers attempted (+425) and free throws attempted (+556)
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Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightLauri Markkanen didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher percentages in the Playoffs?

- Nikola Jokic has field goal percentage (+52.5), 3-point percentage (+38.8) and free throw percentage (+82.6)
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