I don’t think there’s a very clear answer. They’re the consensus top 2 in the league, similar age, career achievements and late bloomers. Both relatively injury free so far though Jokic is more available, both seem intent on staying all or most of their careers with their draft team.
Personally, I think it’s harder to build a team around Giannis you’re going to need people to compliment his weaknesses in shooting, free throws and late-game situations. Jokic dosen’t need as specific tailoring of teammates to his skills so your team might be more consistent through roster transitions. I guess you could knock Joker down for his defense but finding a power forward like Gordon who can cover up a bit on defense is easier than finding multiple good shooters.
Secondly, Joker’s game atleast appears like it’ll age better because it’s more IQ and finesse than athleticism. That might change if Giannis develops his game with age like Lebron did but it’s a less certain bet than Jokic.
Jokic has been the better player the past 3 years while both are in their primes. Jokic has no injury concerns with a game that will age exceptionally well given his shooting and Basketball IQ. Jokic just walked to a championship without any help from a player who has even been in the conversation to be an allstar.
I don’t think Jokic has been better the past three years. 2020 was definitely Giannis, 2021 definitely Giannis also? 2022 is more of a toss up but this year it’s hard to argue against Jokic
There is a reason why Giannis hasn't come close to Jokic for MVP any of the last 3 years. Jokic has just been better.
Also because of voter fatigue, they clearly weren’t gonna give it to him in 2021, it was probably gonna be Embiid who was the favorite for MVP until around January when he got hurt, Jokic definitely did deserve it though. Giannis won FMVP that year though so >
2022 yeah Jokic was probably a bit better in the regular season but Giannis was better in the playoffs for sure that year
2023 I’ll give u the fact Jokic was better. I don’t understand this revisionist history lol when it comes to Giannis vs Jokic