Dirk Nowitzki vs. Mark Olberding Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Mark Olberding 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
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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Dirk Nowitzki:
1998-99 to 2018-19
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Mark Olberding:
1976-77 to 1986-87
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Honors and Awards |
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| Dirk Nowitzki | 1 |
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| Mark Olberding | 0 | |
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| Dirk Nowitzki | 1 |
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| Mark Olberding | 0 | |
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NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Dirk Nowitzki |
20.7 | | |
| Mark Olberding |
9.4 | | |
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| Dirk Nowitzki |
7.5 | | |
| Mark Olberding |
5.2 | | |
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| Dirk Nowitzki |
2.4 | | |
| Mark Olberding |
2.5 | | |
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| Dirk Nowitzki |
0.8 | | |
| Mark Olberding |
0.7 | | |
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| Dirk Nowitzki |
0.8 | | |
| Mark Olberding |
0.3 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Dirk Nowitzki |
31,560 | | |
| Mark Olberding |
8,145 | | |
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| Dirk Nowitzki |
11,489 | | |
| Mark Olberding |
4,503 | | |
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| Dirk Nowitzki |
3,651 | | |
| Mark Olberding |
2,190 | | |
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| Dirk Nowitzki |
1,210 | | |
| Mark Olberding |
573 | | |
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| Dirk Nowitzki |
1,281 | | |
| Mark Olberding |
235 | | |
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| Dirk Nowitzki |
1,522 | | |
| Mark Olberding |
865 | | |
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Percentages |
| Dirk Nowitzki |
.471 | | |
| Mark Olberding |
.491 | | |
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| Dirk Nowitzki |
.380 | | |
| Mark Olberding |
.122 | |   *
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| Dirk Nowitzki |
.879 | | |
| Mark Olberding |
.811 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Dirk Nowitzki |
26.6 | | (2006) | |
| Mark Olberding |
13.8 | | (1982) | |
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| Dirk Nowitzki |
9.9 | | (2002) | |
| Mark Olberding |
6.5 | | (1982) | |
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| Dirk Nowitzki |
3.5 | | (2008) | |
| Mark Olberding |
4.4 | | (1980) | |
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| Dirk Nowitzki |
1.4 | | (2003) | |
| Mark Olberding |
0.9 | | (1981) | |
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| Dirk Nowitzki |
1.5 | | (2005) | |
| Mark Olberding |
0.4 | | (1982) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Dirk Nowitzki |
25.3 | | |
| Mark Olberding |
11.1 | | |
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| Dirk Nowitzki |
10.0 | | |
| Mark Olberding |
5.4 | | |
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| Dirk Nowitzki |
2.5 | | |
| Mark Olberding |
2.8 | | |
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| Dirk Nowitzki |
1.0 | | |
| Mark Olberding |
0.7 | | |
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| Dirk Nowitzki |
0.9 | | |
| Mark Olberding |
0.4 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Dirk Nowitzki |
3,663 | | |
| Mark Olberding |
521 | | |
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| Dirk Nowitzki |
1,446 | | |
| Mark Olberding |
255 | | |
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| Dirk Nowitzki |
360 | | |
| Mark Olberding |
131 | | |
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| Dirk Nowitzki |
149 | | |
| Mark Olberding |
35 | | |
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| Dirk Nowitzki |
129 | | |
| Mark Olberding |
20 | | |
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| Dirk Nowitzki |
145 | | |
| Mark Olberding |
47 | | |
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Percentages |
| Dirk Nowitzki |
.462 | | |
| Mark Olberding |
.469 | | |
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| Dirk Nowitzki |
.365 | | |
| Mark Olberding |
.250 | | *
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| Dirk Nowitzki |
.892 | | |
| Mark Olberding |
.778 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Dirk Nowitzki |
28.4 | | (2002) | |
| Mark Olberding |
19.7 | | (1981) | |
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| Dirk Nowitzki |
13.1 | | (2002) | |
| Mark Olberding |
7.3 | | (1980) | |
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| Dirk Nowitzki |
4.0 | | (2008) | |
| Mark Olberding |
4.3 | | (1981) | |
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| Dirk Nowitzki |
2.0 | | (2002) | |
| Mark Olberding |
1.0 | | (1982) | |
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| Dirk Nowitzki |
2.6 | | (2004) | |
| Mark Olberding |
1.0 | | (1978) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
