Complete Stats Comparison of Steven Adams and Nikola Jokic

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Steven Adams 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
Steven Adams1
(blocks)		1
(blocks)		11
seasons
Nikola Jokic4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		10
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Steven Adams0
0
8
Playoffs
Nikola Jokic4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		7
Playoffs
they are tied1
(blocks)

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Steven Adams4
stats		6
stats		1
stat
Nikola Jokic8
stats		8
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Steven Adams2
stats		3
stats		1
stat
Nikola Jokic9
stats		11
stats		2
stats
they are tied1
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, assists and steals while Steven Adams has better average in blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Steven Adams has better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.9) and blocks (+0.2)
- Nikola Jokic has better averages in points (+13.0), field goals made (+4.7), 3-pointers made (+1.1), free throws made (+2.4), defensive rebounds (+3.9), total rebounds (+2.9), assists (+5.7) and steals (+0.5)
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- Nikola Jokic has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.5) and personal fouls (+0.3)
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- Nikola Jokic has higher averages in field goals attempted (+8.7), 3-pointers attempted (+3.0) and free throws attempted (+2.0)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Steven Adams 8.8
Nikola Jokic 21.8
+13.0
Field Goals Made
Steven Adams 3.7
Nikola Jokic 8.4
+4.7
Field Goals Attempted
Steven Adams 6.3
Nikola Jokic 15.0
+8.7
3-Pointers Made
Steven Adams 0.0
Nikola Jokic 1.1
+1.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Steven Adams 0.0
Nikola Jokic 3.0
+3.0
Free Throws Made
Steven Adams 1.5
Nikola Jokic 3.9
+2.4
Free Throws Attempted
Steven Adams 2.8
Nikola Jokic 4.8
+2.0
Offensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 3.6
+0.9
Nikola Jokic 2.7
Defensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 4.4
Nikola Jokic 8.3
+3.9
Total Rebounds
Steven Adams 8.0
Nikola Jokic 10.9
+2.9
Assists
Steven Adams 1.5
Nikola Jokic 7.2
+5.7
Steals
Steven Adams 0.8
Nikola Jokic 1.3
+0.5
Blocks
Steven Adams 0.9
+0.2
Nikola Jokic 0.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 1.4
Nikola Jokic 2.9
+1.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 2.4
Nikola Jokic 2.7
+0.3

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 Steven Adams has more total blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Steven Adams played more years (+1) and games (+19), and has more offensive rebounds (+782) and blocks (+167)
- Nikola Jokic has more points (+9,467), field goals made (+3,432), 3-pointers made (+813), free throws made (+1,790), defensive rebounds (+2,808), total rebounds (+2,026), assists (+4,238) and steals (+303)
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- Nikola Jokic has more turnovers (+1,093) and personal fouls (+187)
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- Nikola Jokic has more field goals attempted (+6,356), 3-pointers attempted (+2,247) and free throws attempted (+1,421)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Steven Adams 11
+1
Nikola Jokic 10
Games
Steven Adams 764
+19
Nikola Jokic 745
Points
Steven Adams 6,743
Nikola Jokic 16,210
+9,467
Field Goals Made
Steven Adams 2,804
Nikola Jokic 6,236
+3,432
Field Goals Attempted
Steven Adams 4,786
Nikola Jokic 11,142
+6,356
3-Pointers Made
Steven Adams 1
Nikola Jokic 814
+813
3-Pointers Attempted
Steven Adams 17
Nikola Jokic 2,264
+2,247
Free Throws Made
Steven Adams 1,134
Nikola Jokic 2,924
+1,790
Free Throws Attempted
Steven Adams 2,129
Nikola Jokic 3,550
+1,421
Offensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 2,765
+782
Nikola Jokic 1,983
Defensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 3,350
Nikola Jokic 6,158
+2,808
Total Rebounds
Steven Adams 6,115
Nikola Jokic 8,141
+2,026
Assists
Steven Adams 1,145
Nikola Jokic 5,383
+4,238
Steals
Steven Adams 646
Nikola Jokic 949
+303
Blocks
Steven Adams 703
+167
Nikola Jokic 536
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 1,083
Nikola Jokic 2,176
+1,093
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 1,808
Nikola Jokic 1,995
+187

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Steven Adams 58.6%
+2.6
Nikola Jokic 56.0%
3-Point Percentage
Steven Adams 5.9%
Nikola Jokic 36.0%
+30.1
Free Throw Percentage
Steven Adams 53.3%
Nikola Jokic 82.4%
+29.1

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Nikola Jokic has better averages in points, rebounds, assists and steals than Steven Adams. They are tied in blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

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- Nikola Jokic has better averages in points (+19.9), field goals made (+7.3), 3-pointers made (+1.8), free throws made (+3.5), offensive rebounds (+0.2), defensive rebounds (+4.8), total rebounds (+5.0), assists (+6.7) and steals (+0.7)
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- Nikola Jokic has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+2.4) and personal fouls (+0.9)
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- Nikola Jokic has higher averages in field goals attempted (+14.8), 3-pointers attempted (+4.5) and free throws attempted (+3.3)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Steven Adams 7.5
Nikola Jokic 27.4
+19.9
Field Goals Made
Steven Adams 3.1
Nikola Jokic 10.4
+7.3
Field Goals Attempted
Steven Adams 5.0
Nikola Jokic 19.8
+14.8
3-Pointers Made
Steven Adams 0.0
Nikola Jokic 1.8
+1.8
3-Pointers Attempted
Steven Adams 0.0
Nikola Jokic 4.5
+4.5
Free Throws Made
Steven Adams 1.4
Nikola Jokic 4.9
+3.5
Free Throws Attempted
Steven Adams 2.6
Nikola Jokic 5.9
+3.3
Offensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 2.8
Nikola Jokic 3.0
+0.2
Defensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 4.5
Nikola Jokic 9.3
+4.8
Total Rebounds
Steven Adams 7.3
Nikola Jokic 12.3
+5.0
Assists
Steven Adams 0.9
Nikola Jokic 7.6
+6.7
Steals
Steven Adams 0.5
Nikola Jokic 1.2
+0.7
Blocks
Steven Adams 0.9
Nikola Jokic 0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 0.9
Nikola Jokic 3.3
+2.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 2.4
Nikola Jokic 3.3
+0.9

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 Steven Adams.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Steven Adams played more years (+1) and has more
- Nikola Jokic played more games (+21) and has more points (+2,031), field goals made (+754), 3-pointers made (+165), free throws made (+358), offensive rebounds (+82), defensive rebounds (+545), total rebounds (+627), assists (+644), steals (+83) and blocks (+15)
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- Nikola Jokic has more turnovers (+242) and personal fouls (+140)
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- Nikola Jokic has more field goals attempted (+1,499), 3-pointers attempted (+422) and free throws attempted (+367)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Steven Adams 8
+1
Nikola Jokic 7
Games
Steven Adams 73
Nikola Jokic 94
+21
Points
Steven Adams 549
Nikola Jokic 2,580
+2,031
Field Goals Made
Steven Adams 224
Nikola Jokic 978
+754
Field Goals Attempted
Steven Adams 365
Nikola Jokic 1,864
+1,499
3-Pointers Made
Steven Adams 0
Nikola Jokic 165
+165
3-Pointers Attempted
Steven Adams 3
Nikola Jokic 425
+422
Free Throws Made
Steven Adams 101
Nikola Jokic 459
+358
Free Throws Attempted
Steven Adams 189
Nikola Jokic 556
+367
Offensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 204
Nikola Jokic 286
+82
Defensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 328
Nikola Jokic 873
+545
Total Rebounds
Steven Adams 532
Nikola Jokic 1,159
+627
Assists
Steven Adams 68
Nikola Jokic 712
+644
Steals
Steven Adams 33
Nikola Jokic 116
+83
Blocks
Steven Adams 67
Nikola Jokic 82
+15
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 69
Nikola Jokic 311
+242
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 174
Nikola Jokic 314
+140

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Steven Adams 61.4%
+8.9
Nikola Jokic 52.5%
3-Point Percentage
Steven Adams 0.0%
Nikola Jokic 38.8%
+38.8
Free Throw Percentage
Steven Adams 53.4%
Nikola Jokic 82.6%
+29.2
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