Luka Doncic vs Nikola Jokic

Luka Doncic scored more in 2025-26, 5.8 points a game apart (33.5 vs 27.7), on Doncic's heavier usage (36.8% vs 28.9%).

Jokic is the more efficient scorer by true shooting, 67.0% to 61.6%; TS% folds threes and free throws into one number, so the gap survives shot-diet differences.

Playmaking goes to Jokic (10.7 vs 8.3 assists), the glass to Jokic (12.9 vs 7.7 rebounds).

With Jokic on the floor his team outscored opponents by +10.8 per 100 possessions, against +3.8 for Doncic; on-court net rating carries the teammates with it, so read it next to PIE.

On the books for 2026-27: Doncic $49.8M through 2028-29, Jokic $59.0M through 2027-28. Whether either fits a trade is a Trade Machine question, not a stat one.