Complete Stats Comparison of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic 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
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander3
(points, steals, blocks)		0
8
seasons
Nikola Jokic2
(rebounds, assists)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		11
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander2
(steals, blocks)		0
4
Playoffs
Nikola Jokic3
(points, rebounds, assists)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		7
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander8
stats		2
stats		1
stat
Nikola Jokic4
stats		12
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander5
stats		2
stats		1
stat
Nikola Jokic7
stats		12
stats		2
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, out of the five main statistical categories, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better averages in points, steals and blocks while Nikola Jokic has better averages in rebounds and assists.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better averages in points (+2.9), field goals made (+0.2), 3-pointers made (+0.3), free throws made (+2.2), steals (+0.1) and blocks (+0.1)
- Nikola Jokic has better averages in offensive rebounds (+2.0), defensive rebounds (+4.3), total rebounds (+6.2) and assists (+2.1)
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- Nikola Jokic has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.6) and personal fouls (+0.5)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.2), 3-pointers attempted (+0.7) and free throws attempted (+2.4)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 24.8
+2.9
Nikola Jokic 21.9
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8.6
+0.2
Nikola Jokic 8.4
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 17.2
+2.2
Nikola Jokic 15.0
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
+0.3
Nikola Jokic 1.1
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3.8
+0.7
Nikola Jokic 3.1
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.2
+2.2
Nikola Jokic 4.0
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.2
+2.4
Nikola Jokic 4.8
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.7
Nikola Jokic 2.7
+2.0
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.0
Nikola Jokic 8.3
+4.3
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.8
Nikola Jokic 11.0
+6.2
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.2
Nikola Jokic 7.3
+2.1
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
+0.1
Nikola Jokic 1.3
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
+0.1
Nikola Jokic 0.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.3
Nikola Jokic 2.9
+0.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.2
Nikola Jokic 2.7
+0.5

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 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

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- Nikola Jokic played more years (+3) and games (+282), and has more points (+4,798), field goals made (+2,272), 3-pointers made (+194), free throws made (+60), offensive rebounds (+1,687), defensive rebounds (+4,403), total rebounds (+6,090), assists (+3,113), steals (+279) and blocks (+168)
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- Nikola Jokic has more turnovers (+1,141) and personal fouls (+970)
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- Nikola Jokic has more field goals attempted (+3,188), 3-pointers attempted (+522) and free throws attempted (+231)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8
Nikola Jokic 11
+3
Games
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 484
Nikola Jokic 766
+282
Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 12,015
Nikola Jokic 16,813
+4,798
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4,181
Nikola Jokic 6,453
+2,272
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8,306
Nikola Jokic 11,494
+3,188
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 663
Nikola Jokic 857
+194
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,842
Nikola Jokic 2,364
+522
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,990
Nikola Jokic 3,050
+60
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3,466
Nikola Jokic 3,697
+231
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 362
Nikola Jokic 2,049
+1,687
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,953
Nikola Jokic 6,356
+4,403
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,315
Nikola Jokic 8,405
+6,090
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,504
Nikola Jokic 5,617
+3,113
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 699
Nikola Jokic 978
+279
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 385
Nikola Jokic 553
+168
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,109
Nikola Jokic 2,250
+1,141
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,086
Nikola Jokic 2,056
+970

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 50.3%
Nikola Jokic 56.1%
+5.8
3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 36.0%
Nikola Jokic 36.3%
+0.3
Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 86.3%
+3.8
Nikola Jokic 82.5%

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 assists while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better averages in steals and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better averages in free throws made (+1.5), steals (+0.2) and blocks (+0.1)
- Nikola Jokic has better averages in points (+1.6), field goals made (+1.5), 3-pointers made (+0.3), offensive rebounds (+2.2), defensive rebounds (+4.7), total rebounds (+6.9) and assists (+1.9)
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- Nikola Jokic has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.1) and personal fouls (+0.5)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher average in free throws attempted (+1.5)
- Nikola Jokic has higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.7) and 3-pointers attempted (+0.1)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 25.8
Nikola Jokic 27.4
+1.6
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8.9
Nikola Jokic 10.4
+1.5
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 19.1
Nikola Jokic 19.8
+0.7
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.5
Nikola Jokic 1.8
+0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.4
Nikola Jokic 4.5
+0.1
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.4
+1.5
Nikola Jokic 4.9
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.4
+1.5
Nikola Jokic 5.9
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Nikola Jokic 3.0
+2.2
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.6
Nikola Jokic 9.3
+4.7
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.4
Nikola Jokic 12.3
+6.9
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.7
Nikola Jokic 7.6
+1.9
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
+0.2
Nikola Jokic 1.2
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
+0.1
Nikola Jokic 0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.2
Nikola Jokic 3.3
+1.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.8
Nikola Jokic 3.3
+0.5

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 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

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- Nikola Jokic played more years (+3) and games (+48), and has more points (+1,394), field goals made (+567), 3-pointers made (+94), free throws made (+166), offensive rebounds (+248), defensive rebounds (+663), total rebounds (+911), assists (+450), steals (+52) and blocks (+37)
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- Nikola Jokic has more turnovers (+209) and personal fouls (+184)
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- Nikola Jokic has more field goals attempted (+986), 3-pointers attempted (+222) and free throws attempted (+215)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4
Nikola Jokic 7
+3
Games
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46
Nikola Jokic 94
+48
Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,186
Nikola Jokic 2,580
+1,394
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 411
Nikola Jokic 978
+567
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 878
Nikola Jokic 1,864
+986
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 71
Nikola Jokic 165
+94
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 203
Nikola Jokic 425
+222
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 293
Nikola Jokic 459
+166
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 341
Nikola Jokic 556
+215
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 38
Nikola Jokic 286
+248
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 210
Nikola Jokic 873
+663
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 248
Nikola Jokic 1,159
+911
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 262
Nikola Jokic 712
+450
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 64
Nikola Jokic 116
+52
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 45
Nikola Jokic 82
+37
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 102
Nikola Jokic 311
+209
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 130
Nikola Jokic 314
+184

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 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better free throw percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46.8%
Nikola Jokic 52.5%
+5.7
3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 35.0%
Nikola Jokic 38.8%
+3.8
Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 85.9%
+3.3
Nikola Jokic 82.6%
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