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Dirk Nowitzki vs Nikola Jokić
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Dirk Nowitzki Dallas Mavericks · 1978– 47% · #16 in the world
- Nikola Jokić Denver Nuggets · 1995– 53% · #11 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Nikola Jokić over Dirk Nowitzki by just 53% to 47%. Nikola Jokić is #11 of the 250 NBA players in the world ranking, and #1 of the 8 of the Denver Nuggets. Dirk Nowitzki is #16, and #1 of the 6 of the Dallas Mavericks.
Side by side
| Dirk Nowitzki | Nikola Jokić | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #16 | #11 |
| Team | Dallas Mavericks | Denver Nuggets |
| Born | 1978 | 1995 |