Nikola Jokic vs. Michael Jordan Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Jordan 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

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Nikola Jokic:
2015-16 to 2023-24
Michael Jordan:
1984-85 to 2002-03

NBA Championships and Seasons

Nikola Jokic1
Michael Jordan6
Nikola Jokic9
Michael Jordan15
Nikola Jokic5
Michael Jordan13
Nikola Jokic6
Michael Jordan14

Honors and Awards

Nikola Jokic2
Michael Jordan5
Nikola Jokic1
Michael Jordan6
Nikola Jokic3
Michael Jordan10
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Nikola Jokic5
Michael Jordan11
Nikola Jokic0
Michael Jordan9
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Nikola Jokic0
Michael Jordan9
Nikola Jokic0
Michael Jordan1
Nikola Jokic0
Michael Jordan10
Nikola Jokic0
Michael Jordan3
Nikola Jokic0
Michael Jordan1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Nikola Jokic 20.8
Michael Jordan 30.1

Nikola Jokic 10.7
Michael Jordan 6.2

Nikola Jokic 6.9
Michael Jordan 5.3

Nikola Jokic 1.2
Michael Jordan 2.3

Nikola Jokic 0.7
Michael Jordan 0.8

Totals Stats

Nikola Jokic 13,878
Michael Jordan 32,292

Nikola Jokic 7,128
Michael Jordan 6,672

Nikola Jokic 4,588
Michael Jordan 5,633

Nikola Jokic 804
Michael Jordan 2,514

Nikola Jokic 486
Michael Jordan 893

Nikola Jokic 666
Michael Jordan 1,072

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Nikola Jokic .557
Michael Jordan .497

3-Point Percentage
Nikola Jokic .349
Michael Jordan .327

Free Throw Percentage
Nikola Jokic .829
Michael Jordan .835

Best Season (no game minimum)

Nikola Jokic 27.1
(2022)
Michael Jordan 37.1
(1987)

Nikola Jokic 13.8
(2022)
Michael Jordan 8.0
(1989)

Nikola Jokic 9.8
(2023)
Michael Jordan 8.0
(1989)

Nikola Jokic 1.5
(2022)
Michael Jordan 3.2
(1988)

Nikola Jokic 0.9
(2024)
Michael Jordan 1.6
(1988)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Nikola Jokic 27.5
Michael Jordan 33.4

Nikola Jokic 12.1
Michael Jordan 6.4

Nikola Jokic 7.3
Michael Jordan 5.7

Nikola Jokic 1.0
Michael Jordan 2.1

Nikola Jokic 0.9
Michael Jordan 0.9

Totals Stats

Nikola Jokic 1,869
Michael Jordan 5,987

Nikola Jokic 820
Michael Jordan 1,152

Nikola Jokic 496
Michael Jordan 1,022

Nikola Jokic 71
Michael Jordan 376

Nikola Jokic 62
Michael Jordan 158

Nikola Jokic 68
Michael Jordan 179

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Nikola Jokic .528
Michael Jordan .487

3-Point Percentage
Nikola Jokic .412
Michael Jordan .332

Free Throw Percentage
Nikola Jokic .826
Michael Jordan .828

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Nikola Jokic 31.0
(2022)
Michael Jordan 43.7
(1986)

Nikola Jokic 13.5
(2023)
Michael Jordan 7.9
(1997)

Nikola Jokic 9.5
(2023)
Michael Jordan 8.5
(1985)

Nikola Jokic 1.6
(2022)
Michael Jordan 2.8
(1990)

Nikola Jokic 1.0
(2023)
Michael Jordan 2.3
(1987)