Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. Dirk Nowitzki Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dirk Nowitzki and Giannis Antetokounmpo 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
G. Antetokounmpo:
2013-14 to 2023-24
Dirk Nowitzki:
1998-99 to 2018-19

NBA Championships and Seasons

G. Antetokounmpo1
Dirk Nowitzki1
G. Antetokounmpo11
Dirk Nowitzki21
G. Antetokounmpo8
Dirk Nowitzki15
G. Antetokounmpo8
Dirk Nowitzki14

Honors and Awards

G. Antetokounmpo2
Dirk Nowitzki1
G. Antetokounmpo1
Dirk Nowitzki1
G. Antetokounmpo5
Dirk Nowitzki4
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
G. Antetokounmpo7
Dirk Nowitzki12
G. Antetokounmpo4
Dirk Nowitzki0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
G. Antetokounmpo5
Dirk Nowitzki0
G. Antetokounmpo1
Dirk Nowitzki0
G. Antetokounmpo1 *
Dirk Nowitzki0
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

G. Antetokounmpo 23.4
Dirk Nowitzki 20.7

G. Antetokounmpo 9.8
Dirk Nowitzki 7.5

G. Antetokounmpo 4.9
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4

G. Antetokounmpo 1.1
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8

G. Antetokounmpo 1.2
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8

Totals Stats

G. Antetokounmpo 18,502
Dirk Nowitzki 31,560

G. Antetokounmpo 7,732
Dirk Nowitzki 11,489

G. Antetokounmpo 3,855
Dirk Nowitzki 3,651

G. Antetokounmpo 903
Dirk Nowitzki 1,210

G. Antetokounmpo 986
Dirk Nowitzki 1,281

G. Antetokounmpo 792
Dirk Nowitzki 1,522

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .545
Dirk Nowitzki .471

3-Point Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .286
Dirk Nowitzki .380

Free Throw Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .702
Dirk Nowitzki .879

Best Season (no game minimum)

G. Antetokounmpo 31.1
(2023)
Dirk Nowitzki 26.6
(2006)

G. Antetokounmpo 13.6
(2020)
Dirk Nowitzki 9.9
(2002)

G. Antetokounmpo 6.5
(2024)
Dirk Nowitzki 3.5
(2008)

G. Antetokounmpo 1.6
(2017)
Dirk Nowitzki 1.4
(2003)

G. Antetokounmpo 1.9
(2017)
Dirk Nowitzki 1.5
(2005)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

G. Antetokounmpo 26.6
Dirk Nowitzki 25.3

G. Antetokounmpo 12.0
Dirk Nowitzki 10.0

G. Antetokounmpo 5.2
Dirk Nowitzki 2.5

G. Antetokounmpo 1.0
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0

G. Antetokounmpo 1.3
Dirk Nowitzki 0.9

Totals Stats

G. Antetokounmpo 2,105
Dirk Nowitzki 3,663

G. Antetokounmpo 945
Dirk Nowitzki 1,446

G. Antetokounmpo 413
Dirk Nowitzki 360

G. Antetokounmpo 80
Dirk Nowitzki 149

G. Antetokounmpo 105
Dirk Nowitzki 129

G. Antetokounmpo 79
Dirk Nowitzki 145

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .527
Dirk Nowitzki .462

3-Point Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .261
Dirk Nowitzki .365

Free Throw Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .618
Dirk Nowitzki .892

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

G. Antetokounmpo 31.7
(2022)
Dirk Nowitzki 28.4
(2002)

G. Antetokounmpo 14.2
(2022)
Dirk Nowitzki 13.1
(2002)

G. Antetokounmpo 6.8
(2022)
Dirk Nowitzki 4.0
(2008)

G. Antetokounmpo 2.2
(2017)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.0
(2002)

G. Antetokounmpo 2.0
(2019)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.6
(2004)