Nikola Jokic vs Trae Young: 2026–27 stats
Nikola Jokic averaged 21.2 PPG · 9.8 RPG · 9.2 APG. Trae Young averaged 20.7 PPG · 3.7 RPG · 10.2 APG.
Stats last updated , from ESPN. How these numbers are calculated.
Across 10 categories, Nikola Jokic leads in 6 and Trae Young in 4.
Nikola Jokic leads in PPG (21.2 vs 20.7), RPG (9.8 vs 3.7), SPG (1.6 vs 1.0), BPG (1.4 vs 0.2), FG% (47.7 vs 39.0) and FT% (86.4 vs 86.0).
Trae Young leads in APG (10.2 vs 9.2), 3P% (26.2 vs 20.8), TS% (57.9 vs 55.4) and TOV% (13.5 vs 18.0).
On efficiency, Trae Young shoots 57.9% true shooting against 55.4% for Nikola Jokic, on fewer shot attempts per game (17.9 vs 19.1 counting free throws).
Nikola Jokic plays for the Denver Nuggets and Trae Young for the Washington Wizards. Nikola Jokic played 5 games at 37.0 minutes a night; Trae Young played 6 at 36.5, so per-game numbers carry a different workload.
League rankings
Each stat per game, with the rank among 304 qualified players.
| Nikola Jokic | Trae Young | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stat | Avg | Rank | Avg | Rank |
| PPG | 21.2 | 32nd | 20.7 | 37th |
| RPG | 9.8 | 9th | 3.7 | 164th |
| APG | 9.2 | 3rd | 10.2 | 1st |
| SPG | 1.6 | 34th | 1.0 | 92nd |
| BPG | 1.4 | 17th | 0.2 | 191st |
| FG% | 47.7 | 123rd | 39.0 | 231st |
| 3P% | 20.8 | 238th | 26.2 | 209th |
| FT% | 86.4 | 53rd | 86.0 | 56th |
| TS% | 55.4 | 178th | 57.9 | 143rd |
| TOV% | 18.0 | 243rd | 13.5 | 166th |
| Stat | Nikola Jokic | Trae Young |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 5 | 6 |
| MPG | 37.0 | 36.5 |
| PPG | 21.2 | 20.7 |
| RPG | 9.8 | 3.7 |
| APG | 9.2 | 10.2 |
| SPG | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| BPG | 1.4 | 0.2 |
| FG% | 47.7 | 39.0 |
| 3P% | 20.8 | 26.2 |
| FT% | 86.4 | 86.0 |
| TS% | 55.4 | 57.9 |
| TOV% | 18.0 | 13.5 |
Nikola Jokic vs Trae Young: career averages
Trae Young has the higher career average in points (25.0 to 22.2), assists (9.8 to 7.5); Nikola Jokic has the higher career average in rebounds (11.1 to 3.5). Season-by-season history is on each player page.
| Career | Nikola Jokic | Trae Young |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons | 12 | 9 |
| Games | 815 | 504 |
| PPG | 22.2 | 25.0 |
| RPG | 11.1 | 3.5 |
| APG | 7.5 | 9.8 |
| FG% | 55.9 | 43.3 |
| 3P% | 36.2 | 35.1 |
| TS% | 64.1 | 57.9 |
Nikola Jokic stats · Trae Young stats · Denver Nuggets roster · Washington Wizards roster
Common questions
Who is better, Nikola Jokic or Trae Young?
On 2026–27 per-game numbers Nikola Jokic is ahead of Trae Young, leading in 6 of 10 categories (PPG, RPG, SPG, BPG, FG%, FT%) to 4 for Trae Young. 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 Trae Young?
Nikola Jokic averages 21.2 points per game and Trae Young averages 20.7 points per game in 2026–27, so Nikola Jokic has the higher number.
Who is the more efficient shooter, Nikola Jokic or Trae Young?
Nikola Jokic averages 55.4 % true shooting and Trae Young averages 57.9 % true shooting in 2026–27, so Trae Young has the higher number.
Who rebounds and passes more, Nikola Jokic or Trae Young?
Nikola Jokic averages 9.8 rebounds per game and Trae Young averages 3.7 rebounds per game in 2026–27, so Nikola Jokic has the higher number. Nikola Jokic averages 9.2 assists per game and Trae Young averages 10.2 assists per game in 2026–27, so Trae Young has the higher number.