LeBron James vs Nikola Jokic: 2026–27 stats
LeBron James averaged 16.4 PPG · 7.0 RPG · 7.0 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, LeBron James leads in 2 and Nikola Jokic in 7, with the rest level.
LeBron James leads in 3P% (26.3 vs 20.8) and TOV% (12.1 vs 18.0).
Nikola Jokic leads in PPG (21.2 vs 16.4), RPG (9.8 vs 7.0), APG (9.2 vs 7.0), BPG (1.4 vs 1.0), FG% (47.7 vs 44.9), FT% (86.4 vs 62.5) and TS% (55.4 vs 51.5).
On efficiency, Nikola Jokic shoots 55.4% true shooting against 51.5% for LeBron James, on more shot attempts per game (19.1 vs 15.9 counting free throws).
LeBron James plays for the Philadelphia 76ers and Nikola Jokic for the Denver Nuggets. LeBron James played 5 games at 33.4 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.
| LeBron James | Nikola Jokic | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 16.4 | 62nd | 21.2 | 32nd |
| RPG | 7.0 | 47th | 9.8 | 9th |
| APG | 7.0 | 15th | 9.2 | 3rd |
| SPG | 1.6 | 34th | 1.6 | 34th |
| BPG | 1.0 | 29th | 1.4 | 17th |
| FG% | 44.9 | 168th | 47.7 | 123rd |
| 3P% | 26.3 | 205th | 20.8 | 238th |
| FT% | 62.5 | 192nd | 86.4 | 53rd |
| TS% | 51.5 | 228th | 55.4 | 178th |
| TOV% | 12.1 | 132nd | 18.0 | 243rd |
| Stat | LeBron James | Nikola Jokic |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 5 | 5 |
| MPG | 33.4 | 37.0 |
| PPG | 16.4 | 21.2 |
| RPG | 7.0 | 9.8 |
| APG | 7.0 | 9.2 |
| SPG | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| BPG | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| FG% | 44.9 | 47.7 |
| 3P% | 26.3 | 20.8 |
| FT% | 62.5 | 86.4 |
| TS% | 51.5 | 55.4 |
| TOV% | 12.1 | 18.0 |
LeBron James vs Nikola Jokic: career averages
LeBron James has the higher career average in points (26.7 to 22.2); Nikola Jokic has the higher career average in rebounds (11.1 to 7.5), assists (7.5 to 7.4). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | LeBron James | Nikola Jokic |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 24 | 12 |
| Games | 1627 | 815 |
| PPG | 26.7 | 22.2 |
| RPG | 7.5 | 11.1 |
| APG | 7.4 | 7.5 |
| FG% | 50.6 | 55.9 |
| 3P% | 34.9 | 36.2 |
| TS% | 59.0 | 64.1 |
LeBron James stats · Nikola Jokic stats · Philadelphia 76ers roster · Denver Nuggets roster
Common questions
Who is better, LeBron James or Nikola Jokic?
On 2026–27 per-game numbers Nikola Jokic is ahead of LeBron James, leading in 7 of 10 categories (PPG, RPG, APG, BPG, FG%, FT%, TS%) to 2 for LeBron James. This is a small sample early in the season, and role and minutes matter as much as the averages.
Who scores more, LeBron James or Nikola Jokic?
LeBron James averages 16.4 points per game and Nikola Jokic averages 21.2 points per game in 2026–27, so Nikola Jokic has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, LeBron James or Nikola Jokic?
LeBron James averages 51.5 % true shooting and Nikola Jokic averages 55.4 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Nikola Jokic has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, LeBron James or Nikola Jokic?
LeBron James averages 7.0 rebounds per game and Nikola Jokic averages 9.8 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so Nikola Jokic has the higher number. LeBron James averages 7.0 assists per game and Nikola Jokic averages 9.2 assists per game in 2026–27, so Nikola Jokic has the higher number.