LeBron James vs. Dirk Nowitzki Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dirk Nowitzki and LeBron James that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

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Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
LeBron James:
2003-04 to 2023-24
Dirk Nowitzki:
1998-99 to 2018-19

NBA Championships and Seasons

LeBron James4
Dirk Nowitzki1
LeBron James21
Dirk Nowitzki21
LeBron James16
Dirk Nowitzki15
LeBron James1 *
Dirk Nowitzki0
*
LeBron James20
Dirk Nowitzki14

Honors and Awards

LeBron James4
Dirk Nowitzki1
LeBron James4
Dirk Nowitzki1
LeBron James13
Dirk Nowitzki4
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James19
Dirk Nowitzki12
LeBron James5
Dirk Nowitzki0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
LeBron James6
Dirk Nowitzki0
LeBron James1
Dirk Nowitzki0
LeBron James1
Dirk Nowitzki0
LeBron James1
Dirk Nowitzki0
LeBron James1 *
Dirk Nowitzki0
*
LeBron James1 *
Dirk Nowitzki0
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 27.1
Dirk Nowitzki 20.7

LeBron James 7.5
Dirk Nowitzki 7.5

LeBron James 7.4
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4

LeBron James 1.5
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8

LeBron James 0.7
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8

Totals Stats

LeBron James 40,179
Dirk Nowitzki 31,560

LeBron James 11,098
Dirk Nowitzki 11,489

LeBron James 10,905
Dirk Nowitzki 3,651

LeBron James 2,260
Dirk Nowitzki 1,210

LeBron James 1,107
Dirk Nowitzki 1,281

LeBron James 1,481
Dirk Nowitzki 1,522

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .506
Dirk Nowitzki .471

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .347
Dirk Nowitzki .380

Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .735
Dirk Nowitzki .879

Best Season (no game minimum)

LeBron James 31.4
(2006)
Dirk Nowitzki 26.6
(2006)

LeBron James 8.6
(2018)
Dirk Nowitzki 9.9
(2002)

LeBron James 10.2
(2020)
Dirk Nowitzki 3.5
(2008)

LeBron James 2.2
(2005)
Dirk Nowitzki 1.4
(2003)

LeBron James 1.1
(2009)
Dirk Nowitzki 1.5
(2005)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

LeBron James 28.5
Dirk Nowitzki 25.3

LeBron James 9.0
Dirk Nowitzki 10.0

LeBron James 7.2
Dirk Nowitzki 2.5

LeBron James 1.7
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0

LeBron James 1.0
Dirk Nowitzki 0.9

Totals Stats

LeBron James 8,023
Dirk Nowitzki 3,663

LeBron James 2,549
Dirk Nowitzki 1,446

LeBron James 2,023
Dirk Nowitzki 360

LeBron James 471
Dirk Nowitzki 149

LeBron James 270
Dirk Nowitzki 129

LeBron James 282
Dirk Nowitzki 145

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
LeBron James .495
Dirk Nowitzki .462

3-Point Percentage
LeBron James .331
Dirk Nowitzki .365

Free Throw Percentage
LeBron James .741
Dirk Nowitzki .892

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

LeBron James 35.3
(2009)
Dirk Nowitzki 28.4
(2002)

LeBron James 11.3
(2015)
Dirk Nowitzki 13.1
(2002)

LeBron James 9.0
(2018)
Dirk Nowitzki 4.0
(2008)

LeBron James 2.3
(2016)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.0
(2002)

LeBron James 1.8
(2010)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.6
(2004)