Nikola Jokic vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 2026–27 stats
Nikola Jokic averaged 21.2 PPG · 9.8 RPG · 9.2 APG. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 28.4 PPG · 4.3 RPG · 4.0 APG.
Stats last updated , from ESPN. How these numbers are calculated.
Across 10 categories, Nikola Jokic leads in 6 and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in 4.
Nikola Jokic leads in RPG (9.8 vs 4.3), APG (9.2 vs 4.0), SPG (1.6 vs 1.3), BPG (1.4 vs 1.1), FG% (47.7 vs 45.1) and TS% (55.4 vs 54.8).
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads in PPG (28.4 vs 21.2), 3P% (33.3 vs 20.8), FT% (87.5 vs 86.4) and TOV% (6.2 vs 18.0).
On efficiency, Nikola Jokic shoots 55.4% true shooting against 54.8% for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, on fewer shot attempts per game (19.1 vs 25.9 counting free throws).
Nikola Jokic plays for the Denver Nuggets and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Nikola Jokic played 5 games at 37.0 minutes a night; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played 7 at 33.6, so per-game numbers carry a different workload.
League rankings
Each stat per game, with the rank among 304 qualified players.
| Nikola Jokic | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 21.2 | 32nd | 28.4 | 5th |
| RPG | 9.8 | 9th | 4.3 | 123rd |
| APG | 9.2 | 3rd | 4.0 | 67th |
| SPG | 1.6 | 34th | 1.3 | 53rd |
| BPG | 1.4 | 17th | 1.1 | 25th |
| FG% | 47.7 | 123rd | 45.1 | 165th |
| 3P% | 20.8 | 238th | 33.3 | 131st |
| FT% | 86.4 | 53rd | 87.5 | 41st |
| TS% | 55.4 | 178th | 54.8 | 185th |
| TOV% | 18.0 | 243rd | 6.2 | 27th |
| Stat | Nikola Jokic | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 5 | 7 |
| MPG | 37.0 | 33.6 |
| PPG | 21.2 | 28.4 |
| RPG | 9.8 | 4.3 |
| APG | 9.2 | 4.0 |
| SPG | 1.6 | 1.3 |
| BPG | 1.4 | 1.1 |
| FG% | 47.7 | 45.1 |
| 3P% | 20.8 | 33.3 |
| FT% | 86.4 | 87.5 |
| TS% | 55.4 | 54.8 |
| TOV% | 18.0 | 6.2 |
Nikola Jokic vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: career averages
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has the higher career average in points (25.3 to 22.2); Nikola Jokic has the higher career average in rebounds (11.1 to 4.7), assists (7.5 to 5.3). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Nikola Jokic | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 12 | 9 |
| Games | 815 | 537 |
| PPG | 22.2 | 25.3 |
| RPG | 11.1 | 4.7 |
| APG | 7.5 | 5.3 |
| FG% | 55.9 | 50.8 |
| 3P% | 36.2 | 35.7 |
| TS% | 64.1 | 61.5 |
Nikola Jokic stats · Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stats · Denver Nuggets roster · Oklahoma City Thunder roster
Common questions
Who is better, Nikola Jokic or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?
On 2026–27 per-game numbers Nikola Jokic is ahead of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, leading in 6 of 10 categories (RPG, APG, SPG, BPG, FG%, TS%) to 4 for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. This is a small sample early in the season, and role and minutes matter as much as the averages.
Who scores more, Nikola Jokic or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?
Nikola Jokic averages 21.2 points per game and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averages 28.4 points per game in 2026–27, so Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Nikola Jokic or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?
Nikola Jokic averages 55.4 % true shooting and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averages 54.8 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Nikola Jokic has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Nikola Jokic or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?
Nikola Jokic averages 9.8 rebounds per game and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averages 4.3 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so Nikola Jokic has the higher number. Nikola Jokic averages 9.2 assists per game and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averages 4.0 assists per game in 2026–27, so Nikola Jokic has the higher number.