Giannis Antetokounmpo vs Nikola Jokic: 2026–27 stats
Giannis Antetokounmpo averaged 28.2 PPG · 12.3 RPG · 5.5 APG. Nikola Jokic averaged 21.2 PPG · 9.8 RPG · 9.2 APG.
Stats last updated , from ESPN. How these numbers are calculated.
Across 10 categories, Giannis Antetokounmpo leads in 6 and Nikola Jokic in 4.
Giannis Antetokounmpo leads in PPG (28.2 vs 21.2), RPG (12.3 vs 9.8), FG% (58.6 vs 47.7), 3P% (28.6 vs 20.8), TS% (61.8 vs 55.4) and TOV% (10.9 vs 18.0).
Nikola Jokic leads in APG (9.2 vs 5.5), SPG (1.6 vs 0.8), BPG (1.4 vs 0.7) and FT% (86.4 vs 60.4).
On efficiency, Giannis Antetokounmpo shoots 61.8% true shooting against 55.4% for Nikola Jokic, on more shot attempts per game (22.8 vs 19.1 counting free throws).
Giannis Antetokounmpo plays for the Miami Heat and Nikola Jokic for the Denver Nuggets. Giannis Antetokounmpo played 6 games at 31.5 minutes a night; Nikola Jokic played 5 at 37.0, so per-game numbers carry a different workload.
League rankings
Each stat per game, with the rank among 304 qualified players.
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | Nikola Jokic | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 28.2 | 7th | 21.2 | 32nd |
| RPG | 12.3 | 3rd | 9.8 | 9th |
| APG | 5.5 | 37th | 9.2 | 3rd |
| SPG | 0.8 | 136th | 1.6 | 34th |
| BPG | 0.7 | 68th | 1.4 | 17th |
| FG% | 58.6 | 26th | 47.7 | 123rd |
| 3P% | 28.6 | 184th | 20.8 | 238th |
| FT% | 60.4 | 196th | 86.4 | 53rd |
| TS% | 61.8 | 88th | 55.4 | 178th |
| TOV% | 10.9 | 107th | 18.0 | 243rd |
| Stat | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Nikola Jokic |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 6 | 5 |
| MPG | 31.5 | 37.0 |
| PPG | 28.2 | 21.2 |
| RPG | 12.3 | 9.8 |
| APG | 5.5 | 9.2 |
| SPG | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| BPG | 0.7 | 1.4 |
| FG% | 58.6 | 47.7 |
| 3P% | 28.6 | 20.8 |
| FT% | 60.4 | 86.4 |
| TS% | 61.8 | 55.4 |
| TOV% | 10.9 | 18.0 |
Giannis Antetokounmpo vs Nikola Jokic: career averages
Giannis Antetokounmpo has the higher career average in points (24.1 to 22.2); Nikola Jokic has the higher career average in rebounds (11.1 to 9.9), assists (7.5 to 5.0). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Nikola Jokic |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 14 | 12 |
| Games | 901 | 815 |
| PPG | 24.1 | 22.2 |
| RPG | 9.9 | 11.1 |
| APG | 5.0 | 7.5 |
| FG% | 55.4 | 55.9 |
| 3P% | 28.6 | 36.2 |
| TS% | 61.3 | 64.1 |
Giannis Antetokounmpo stats · Nikola Jokic stats · Miami Heat roster · Denver Nuggets roster
Common questions
Who is better, Giannis Antetokounmpo or Nikola Jokic?
On 2026–27 per-game numbers Giannis Antetokounmpo is ahead of Nikola Jokic, leading in 6 of 10 categories (PPG, RPG, FG%, 3P%, TS%, TOV%) to 4 for Nikola Jokic. This is a small sample early in the season, and role and minutes matter as much as the averages.
Who scores more, Giannis Antetokounmpo or Nikola Jokic?
Giannis Antetokounmpo averages 28.2 points per game and Nikola Jokic averages 21.2 points per game in 2026–27, so Giannis Antetokounmpo has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Giannis Antetokounmpo or Nikola Jokic?
Giannis Antetokounmpo averages 61.8 % true shooting and Nikola Jokic averages 55.4 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Giannis Antetokounmpo has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Giannis Antetokounmpo or Nikola Jokic?
Giannis Antetokounmpo averages 12.3 rebounds per game and Nikola Jokic averages 9.8 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so Giannis Antetokounmpo has the higher number. Giannis Antetokounmpo averages 5.5 assists per game and Nikola Jokic averages 9.2 assists per game in 2026–27, so Nikola Jokic has the higher number.