Daniel Gafford vs. Dirk Nowitzki: Mavericks Rankings Comparison
Explore Dirk Nowitzki and Daniel Gafford career statistics with the Dallas Mavericks and discover their all-time rankings in franchise history for both the regular season and the playoffs. See their standing side-by-side in key categories for both total numbers and per game averages, encompassing all games played with the team. Who ranks higher in franchise lore?
While the rankings of their overall NBA careers provide a broader context, here we zoom in on how Daniel Gafford and Dirk Nowitzki truly stack up based solely on their time with the Dallas Mavericks. This in-depth analysis goes beyond basic career numbers to provide a unique look at where they stand among the franchise's all-time greats.
Considering Daniel Gafford's 3 seasons (2024 to 2026) and Dirk Nowitzki's 21 seasons (1999 to 2019) played specifically for the team, delve into a precise breakdown of their standing across every key statistical category—from scoring, rebounding, and assists to steals, blocks, triple-doubles, and specific points thresholds—encompassing both regular season and their complete playoff runs with the franchise. Our detailed tables provide side-by-side rankings and comparative values, offering the definitive data needed to assess their historical impact on the franchise.
First, review a concise summary of how they rank in Mavericks history in the main categories (points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks) for both total and per-game stats, and below, you can then explore in detail all their franchise stats and their historical rankings within the team's record books.
Daniel Gafford vs. Dirk Nowitzki: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| Daniel Gafford | Dirk Nowitzki | Daniel Gafford | Dirk Nowitzki | |
| Points | 74th | 1st | 34th | 1st |
| Rebounds | 55th | 1st | 28th | 1st |
| Assists | 105th | 4th | 48th | 2nd |
| Steals | 103rd | 2nd | 59th | 1st |
| Blocks | 21st | 1st | 9th | 1st |
| Years | 3 | 21 | 1 | 15 |
Daniel Gafford vs. Dirk Nowitzki: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| Daniel Gafford | Dirk Nowitzki | Daniel Gafford | Dirk Nowitzki | |
| Points | 51st | 4th | 42nd | 2nd |
| Rebounds | 28th | 15th | 22nd | 3rd |
| Assists | 111st | 51st | 70th | 20th |
| Steals | 112nd | 54th | 88th | 16th |
| Blocks | 2nd | 31st | 4th | 17th |
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Note: per game rankings include players with a minimum of games played
Mavericks Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Daniel Gafford | Dirk Nowitzki | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 74th | 1st | 73 | 1,213 vs. 31,560 | 30,347 |
| Rebounds | 55th | 1st | 54 | 727 vs. 11,489 | 10,762 |
| Assists | 105th | 4th | 101 | 149 vs. 3,651 | 3,502 |
| Steals | 103rd | 2nd | 101 | 64 vs. 1,210 | 1,146 |
| Blocks | 21st | 1st | 20 | 192 vs. 1,281 | 1,089 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 44th | 1st | 43 | 262 vs. 1,468 | 1,206 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 63rd | 1st | 62 | 465 vs. 10,021 | 9,556 |
| Field Goals Made | 67th | 1st | 66 | 500 vs. 11,169 | 10,669 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 104th | 1st | 103 | 703 vs. 23,734 | 23,031 |
| 3-Pointers Made | +150th | 1st | +149 | 0 vs. 1,982 | 1,982 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | +150th | 1st | +149 | 0 vs. 5,210 | 5,210 |
| Free Throws Made | 77th | 1st | 76 | 213 vs. 7,240 | 7,027 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 68th | 1st | 67 | 308 vs. 8,239 | 7,931 |
Games and Years: | Daniel Gafford | Dirk Nowitzki | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 93rd | 1st | 92 | 109 vs. 1,522 | 1,413 |
| Seasons | 55th | 1st | 54 | 3 vs. 21 | 18 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Daniel Gafford | Dirk Nowitzki | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | - | 3rd | 0 vs. 20 | 20 | |
| 50+ point games | - | 2nd | 0 vs. 2 | 2 | |
| 60+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Mavericks Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Daniel Gafford | Dirk Nowitzki | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 34th | 1st | 33 | 197 vs. 3,663 | 3,466 |
| Rebounds | 28th | 1st | 27 | 122 vs. 1,446 | 1,324 |
| Assists | 48th | 2nd | 46 | 15 vs. 360 | 345 |
| Steals | 59th | 1st | 58 | 6 vs. 149 | 143 |
| Blocks | 9th | 1st | 8 | 33 vs. 129 | 96 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 22nd | 1st | 21 | 42 vs. 212 | 170 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 26th | 1st | 25 | 80 vs. 1,234 | 1,154 |
| Field Goals Made | 32nd | 1st | 31 | 78 vs. 1,220 | 1,142 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 39th | 1st | 38 | 123 vs. 2,642 | 2,519 |
| 3-Pointers Made | +150th | 3rd | +147 | 0 vs. 149 | 149 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | +150th | 3rd | +147 | 0 vs. 408 | 408 |
| Free Throws Made | 31st | 1st | 30 | 41 vs. 1,074 | 1,033 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 28th | 1st | 27 | 65 vs. 1,204 | 1,139 |
Games and Years: | Daniel Gafford | Dirk Nowitzki | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 38th | 1st | 37 | 22 vs. 145 | 123 |
| Playoffs | 65th | 1st | 64 | 1 vs. 15 | 14 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Daniel Gafford | Dirk Nowitzki | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | - | 2nd | 0 vs. 7 | 7 | |
| 50+ point games | - | 1st | 0 vs. 1 | 1 | |
| 60+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Mavericks Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Daniel Gafford | Dirk Nowitzki | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 51st | 4th | 47 | 11.13 vs. 20.74 | 9.61 |
| Rebounds per game | 28th | 15th | 13 | 6.67 vs. 7.55 | 0.88 |
| Assists per game | 111st | 51st | 60 | 1.37 vs. 2.40 | 1.03 |
| Steals per game | 112nd | 54th | 58 | 0.59 vs. 0.80 | 0.21 |
| Blocks per game | 2nd | 31st | 29 | 1.76 vs. 0.84 | 0.92 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 19th | 107th | 88 | 2.40 vs. 0.96 | 1.44 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 30th | 6th | 24 | 4.27 vs. 6.58 | 2.32 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 45th | 7th | 38 | 4.59 vs. 7.34 | 2.75 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 103rd | 10th | 93 | 6.45 vs. 15.59 | 9.14 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | +150th | 33rd | +117 | 0.00 vs. 1.30 | 1.30 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | +150th | 34th | +116 | 0.00 vs. 3.42 | 3.42 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 54th | 5th | 49 | 1.95 vs. 4.76 | 2.80 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 42nd | 6th | 36 | 2.83 vs. 5.41 | 2.59 |
Mavericks Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Daniel Gafford | Dirk Nowitzki | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 42nd | 2nd | 40 | 8.95 vs. 25.26 | 16.31 |
| Rebounds per game | 22nd | 3rd | 19 | 5.55 vs. 9.97 | 4.43 |
| Assists per game | 70th | 20th | 50 | 0.68 vs. 2.48 | 1.80 |
| Steals per game | 88th | 16th | 72 | 0.27 vs. 1.03 | 0.75 |
| Blocks per game | 4th | 17th | 13 | 1.50 vs. 0.89 | 0.61 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 24th | 32nd | 8 | 1.91 vs. 1.46 | 0.45 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 25th | 2nd | 23 | 3.64 vs. 8.51 | 4.87 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 36th | 6th | 30 | 3.55 vs. 8.41 | 4.87 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 51st | 4th | 47 | 5.59 vs. 18.22 | 12.63 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | +150th | 29th | +121 | 0.00 vs. 1.03 | 1.03 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | +150th | 28th | +122 | 0.00 vs. 2.81 | 2.81 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 30th | 1st | 29 | 1.86 vs. 7.41 | 5.54 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 28th | 1st | 27 | 2.95 vs. 8.30 | 5.35 |
Note: the per game rankings on this page are among players with a minimum of 40 games played with the Mavericks franchise for season stats, and 3 games for Playoff stats.