LeBron James vs Nikola Jokic

Nikola Jokic scored more in 2025-26, 6.8 points a game apart (27.7 vs 20.9), on Jokic's heavier usage (28.9% vs 26.2%).

Jokic is the more efficient scorer by true shooting, 67.0% to 59.4%; TS% folds threes and free throws into one number, so the gap survives shot-diet differences.

Playmaking goes to Jokic (10.7 vs 7.2 assists), the glass to Jokic (12.9 vs 6.1 rebounds).

With Jokic on the floor his team outscored opponents by +10.8 per 100 possessions, against +2.6 for James; on-court net rating carries the teammates with it, so read it next to PIE.

On the books for 2026-27: James $3.9M through 2027-28, Jokic $59.0M through 2027-28. Whether either fits a trade is a Trade Machine question, not a stat one.