Nikola Jokic vs. George McGinnis Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars George McGinnis and Nikola Jokic that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

Nikola Jokic

vs.

George McGinnis

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Nikola Jokic: 2015-16 to 2023-24
George McGinnis: 1975-76 to 1981-82

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Nikola Jokic 1 George McGinnis 0

NBA Seasons Nikola Jokic 9 George McGinnis 7

Playoffs Played Nikola Jokic 6 George McGinnis 4

All-Star Games Nikola Jokic 6 George McGinnis 3

Honors and Awards

Season MVP Nikola Jokic 2 George McGinnis 0

Finals MVP Nikola Jokic 1 George McGinnis 0

All-NBA First Team Nikola Jokic 3 George McGinnis 1

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Nikola Jokic 5 George McGinnis 2

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Nikola Jokic 20.9 George McGinnis 17.2

Rebounds Per Game Nikola Jokic 10.7 George McGinnis 9.8

Assists Per Game Nikola Jokic 6.9 George McGinnis 3.8

Steals Per Game Nikola Jokic 1.2 George McGinnis 1.7

Blocks Per Game Nikola Jokic 0.7 George McGinnis 0.4

Totals Stats

Total Points Nikola Jokic 14,139 George McGinnis 9,090

Total Rebounds Nikola Jokic 7,249 George McGinnis 5,177

Total Assists Nikola Jokic 4,667 George McGinnis 1,985

Total Steals Nikola Jokic 822 George McGinnis 923

Total Blocks Nikola Jokic 491 George McGinnis 236

Total Games Nikola Jokic 675 George McGinnis 528

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Nikola Jokic .557 George McGinnis .448

3-Point Percentage Nikola Jokic .350 George McGinnis .080 *

Free Throw Percentage Nikola Jokic .827 George McGinnis .651

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Nikola Jokic 27.1 (2022) George McGinnis 23.0 (1976)

Rebounds Per Game Nikola Jokic 13.8 (2022) George McGinnis 12.6 (1976)

Assists Per Game Nikola Jokic 9.8 (2023) George McGinnis 4.7 (1976)

Steals Per Game Nikola Jokic 1.5 (2022) George McGinnis 2.6 (1976)

Blocks Per Game Nikola Jokic 0.9 (2024) George McGinnis 0.7 (1979)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Nikola Jokic 27.6 George McGinnis 14.6

Rebounds Per Game Nikola Jokic 12.2 George McGinnis 9.6

Assists Per Game Nikola Jokic 7.4 George McGinnis 3.5

Steals Per Game Nikola Jokic 1.1 George McGinnis 1.2

Blocks Per Game Nikola Jokic 0.9 George McGinnis 0.3

Totals Stats

Total Points Nikola Jokic 1,985 George McGinnis 495

Total Rebounds Nikola Jokic 881 George McGinnis 327

Total Assists Nikola Jokic 536 George McGinnis 118

Total Steals Nikola Jokic 77 George McGinnis 41

Total Blocks Nikola Jokic 63 George McGinnis 11

Total Games Nikola Jokic 72 George McGinnis 34

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Nikola Jokic .532 George McGinnis .395

3-Point Percentage Nikola Jokic .411 George McGinnis - *

Free Throw Percentage Nikola Jokic .832 George McGinnis .640

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Nikola Jokic 31.0 (2022) George McGinnis 23.0 (1976)

Rebounds Per Game Nikola Jokic 15.3 (2024) George McGinnis 13.7 (1976)

Assists Per Game Nikola Jokic 10.0 (2024) George McGinnis 4.0 (1976)

Steals Per Game Nikola Jokic 1.6 (2022) George McGinnis 1.5 (1978)

Blocks Per Game Nikola Jokic 1.0 (2023) George McGinnis 1.3 (1976)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.