Dirk Nowitzki vs. Domantas Sabonis Comparison

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

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
Dirk Nowitzki:
1998-99 to 2018-19
Domantas Sabonis:
2016-17 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Dirk Nowitzki1
Domantas Sabonis0
Dirk Nowitzki21
Domantas Sabonis8
Dirk Nowitzki15
Domantas Sabonis4
Dirk Nowitzki14
Domantas Sabonis3

Honors and Awards

Dirk Nowitzki1
Domantas Sabonis0
Dirk Nowitzki1
Domantas Sabonis0
Dirk Nowitzki4
Domantas Sabonis0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Dirk Nowitzki12
Domantas Sabonis1
Dirk Nowitzki0
Domantas Sabonis1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Dirk Nowitzki 20.7
Domantas Sabonis 15.7

Dirk Nowitzki 7.5
Domantas Sabonis 10.2

Dirk Nowitzki 2.4
Domantas Sabonis 4.7

Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
Domantas Sabonis 0.8

Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
Domantas Sabonis 0.5

Totals Stats

Dirk Nowitzki 31,560
Domantas Sabonis 8,892

Dirk Nowitzki 11,489
Domantas Sabonis 5,772

Dirk Nowitzki 3,651
Domantas Sabonis 2,665

Dirk Nowitzki 1,210
Domantas Sabonis 437

Dirk Nowitzki 1,281
Domantas Sabonis 266

Dirk Nowitzki 1,522
Domantas Sabonis 566

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki .471
Domantas Sabonis .556

3-Point Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki .380
Domantas Sabonis .334

Free Throw Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki .879
Domantas Sabonis .728

Best Season (no game minimum)

Dirk Nowitzki 26.6
(2006)
Domantas Sabonis 20.3
(2021)

Dirk Nowitzki 9.9
(2002)
Domantas Sabonis 13.7
(2024)

Dirk Nowitzki 3.5
(2008)
Domantas Sabonis 8.3
(2024)

Dirk Nowitzki 1.4
(2003)
Domantas Sabonis 1.2
(2021)

Dirk Nowitzki 1.5
(2005)
Domantas Sabonis 0.6
(2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Dirk Nowitzki 25.3
Domantas Sabonis 12.0

Dirk Nowitzki 10.0
Domantas Sabonis 7.0

Dirk Nowitzki 2.5
Domantas Sabonis 2.7

Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
Domantas Sabonis 0.8

Dirk Nowitzki 0.9
Domantas Sabonis 0.5

Totals Stats

Dirk Nowitzki 3,663
Domantas Sabonis 240

Dirk Nowitzki 1,446
Domantas Sabonis 140

Dirk Nowitzki 360
Domantas Sabonis 54

Dirk Nowitzki 149
Domantas Sabonis 15

Dirk Nowitzki 129
Domantas Sabonis 10

Dirk Nowitzki 145
Domantas Sabonis 20

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki .462
Domantas Sabonis .503

3-Point Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki .365
Domantas Sabonis .176

Free Throw Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki .892
Domantas Sabonis .672

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Dirk Nowitzki 28.4
(2002)
Domantas Sabonis 16.4
(2023)

Dirk Nowitzki 13.1
(2002)
Domantas Sabonis 11.0
(2023)

Dirk Nowitzki 4.0
(2008)
Domantas Sabonis 4.7
(2023)

Dirk Nowitzki 2.0
(2002)
Domantas Sabonis 1.4
(2023)

Dirk Nowitzki 2.6
(2004)
Domantas Sabonis 0.9
(2023)