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Anderson Varejao
C · N/A
VS
NBA
Nikola Jokic
C · Denver Nuggets⚡ 8–0
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Anderson Varejao vs Nikola Jokic Career Stats Comparison

↓ Loses
Anderson Varejao
Anderson Varejao
C · N/A
VS
NBA
⚡ Winner
Nikola Jokic
Nikola Jokic
C · Denver Nuggets
Career Stats
7.2
Points Per Game
22.2
7.2
Rebounds Per Game
11.1
1.2
Assists Per Game
7.5
0.8
Steals Per Game
1.3
0.6
Blocks Per Game
0.7
50.9%
Field Goal %
56.1%
2.3%
Three Point %
36.2%
63%
Free Throw %
82.5%
Statistical Verdict
Nikola Jokic Wins
0–8
Category Wins
8 stats compared
Durability
Varejao
Games / 82
Jokic
✦Stats via ESPN · Regular season only · 70+ games = Healthy · 55–69 = Mild Risk · <55 = Injury Risk
🤖AI Analysis

The career statistics tell a clear story in this C comparison. Nikola Jokic holds the advantage in 8 of 8 key categories, with Three Point % representing the most decisive gap — a 1473.9% difference that separates these two NBA players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.

Nikola Jokic's Three Point % of 36.2% compared to Anderson Varejao's 2.3% represents a 1473.9% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Nikola Jokic's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Field Goal %, where Anderson Varejao posts 50.9% against Nikola Jokic's 56.1% — a gap of just 10.2%. Anderson Varejao can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 8-0 tally suggests. In any debate, Field Goal % is the statistical ammunition for the Anderson Varejao side.

Centers have evolved dramatically across NBA eras — from dominant low-post scorers to modern stretch bigs. Career statistics must be evaluated with positional evolution and era context in mind.

Nikola Jokic wins this head to head comparison decisively — 8 categories to 0. The 1473.9% gap in Three Point % alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Nikola Jokic's statistical superiority in this NBA career comparison.

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better, Anderson Varejao or Nikola Jokic?

Nikola Jokic holds the statistical edge, winning 8 of 8 categories in this career comparison. Nikola Jokic's Three Point % of 36.2% versus Anderson Varejao's 2.3% is the most decisive factor — a 1473.9% difference.

How do Anderson Varejao and Nikola Jokic compare in Three Point %?

Anderson Varejao career Three Point %: 2.3%. Nikola Jokic career Three Point %: 36.2%. Nikola Jokic leads by 1473.9% — dramatically ahead in this key C metric.

Who had the better overall career, Anderson Varejao or Nikola Jokic?

Based on career statistics, Nikola Jokic edges Anderson Varejao 8-0 across key categories. Nikola Jokic's Three Point % of 36.2% leads Anderson Varejao's 2.3% by 1473.9%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.

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