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Giannis Antetokounmpo vs Nikola Jokić
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo Milwaukee Bucks · 1994– 44% · #20 in the world
- Nikola Jokić Denver Nuggets · 1995– 56% · #11 in the world
What the votes say
The world picks Nikola Jokić over Giannis Antetokounmpo, 56% to 44%. Nikola Jokić is #11 of the 250 NBA players in the world ranking, and #1 of the 8 of the Denver Nuggets. Giannis Antetokounmpo is #20, and #1 of the 6 of the Milwaukee Bucks.
The case for each
Giannis Antetokounmpo: Two MVPs, Defensive Player of the Year and the 2021 title with Milwaukee; between them five of the MVPs from 2019 to 2024.
Nikola Jokić: Three MVPs and the 2023 title with Denver; a center who runs the offense from the elbow.
Side by side
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | Nikola Jokić | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #20 | #11 |
| Team | Milwaukee Bucks | Denver Nuggets |
| Born | 1994 | 1995 |