Dirk Nowitzki vs. Deron Williams: Mavericks Rankings Comparison
Explore Deron Williams and Dirk Nowitzki 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?
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While the rankings of their overall NBA careers provide a broader context, here we zoom in on how Dirk Nowitzki and Deron Williams 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 Dirk Nowitzki's 21 seasons (1999 to 2019) and Deron Williams's 2 seasons (2016 to 2017) 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, and 3-pointers made as a bonus) 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.
Dirk Nowitzki vs. Deron Williams: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| Dirk Nowitzki | Deron Williams | Dirk Nowitzki | Deron Williams | |
| Points | 1st | 61st | 1st | 100th |
| Rebounds | 1st | 118th | 1st | 127th |
| Assists | 4th | 23rd | 2nd | 67th |
| Steals | 2nd | 79th | 1st | 92nd |
| Blocks | 1st | +150th | 1st | +150th |
| 3-Pointers Made | 1st | 39th | 3rd | 56th |
| Years | 21 | 2 | 15 | 1 |
Dirk Nowitzki vs. Deron Williams: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| Dirk Nowitzki | Deron Williams | Dirk Nowitzki | Deron Williams | |
| Points | 4th | 34th | 2nd | 64th |
| Rebounds | 15th | 131st | 3rd | 117th |
| Assists | 51st | 5th | 20th | 19th |
| Steals | 54th | 49th | 16th | 74th |
| Blocks | 31st | 148th | 17th | +150th |
| 3-Pointers Made | 33rd | 26th | 29th | 30th |
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Note: per game rankings include players with a minimum of games played
Mavericks Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Dirk Nowitzki | Deron Williams | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 1st | 61st | 60 | 31,560 vs. 1,440 | 30,120 |
| Rebounds | 1st | 118th | 117 | 11,489 vs. 292 | 11,197 |
| Assists | 4th | 23rd | 19 | 3,651 vs. 652 | 2,999 |
| Steals | 2nd | 79th | 77 | 1,210 vs. 86 | 1,124 |
| Blocks | 1st | +150th | +149 | 1,281 vs. 16 | 1,265 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 1st | +150th | +149 | 1,468 vs. 32 | 1,436 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 1st | 101st | 100 | 10,021 vs. 260 | 9,761 |
| Field Goals Made | 1st | 65th | 64 | 11,169 vs. 516 | 10,653 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 1st | 59th | 58 | 23,734 vs. 1,228 | 22,506 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 1st | 39th | 38 | 1,982 vs. 160 | 1,822 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 1st | 39th | 38 | 5,210 vs. 463 | 4,747 |
| Free Throws Made | 1st | 59th | 58 | 7,240 vs. 248 | 6,992 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 1st | 73rd | 72 | 8,239 vs. 290 | 7,949 |
Games and Years: | Dirk Nowitzki | Deron Williams | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 1st | 97th | 96 | 1,522 vs. 105 | 1,417 |
| Seasons | 1st | 90th | 89 | 21 vs. 2 | 19 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Dirk Nowitzki | Deron Williams | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 3rd | - | 20 vs. 0 | 20 | |
| 50+ point games | 2nd | - | 2 vs. 0 | 2 | |
| 60+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Mavericks Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Dirk Nowitzki | Deron Williams | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 1st | 100th | 99 | 3,663 vs. 15 | 3,648 |
| Rebounds | 1st | 127th | 126 | 1,446 vs. 2 | 1,444 |
| Assists | 2nd | 67th | 65 | 360 vs. 8 | 352 |
| Steals | 1st | 92nd | 91 | 149 vs. 1 | 148 |
| Blocks | 1st | +150th | +149 | 129 vs. 0 | 129 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 1st | +150th | +149 | 212 vs. 0 | 212 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 1st | 121st | 120 | 1,234 vs. 2 | 1,232 |
| Field Goals Made | 1st | 100th | 99 | 1,220 vs. 6 | 1,214 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 1st | 96th | 95 | 2,642 vs. 18 | 2,624 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 3rd | 56th | 53 | 149 vs. 3 | 146 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 3rd | 65th | 62 | 408 vs. 7 | 401 |
| Free Throws Made | 1st | +150th | +149 | 1,074 vs. 0 | 1,074 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 1st | +150th | +149 | 1,204 vs. 0 | 1,204 |
Games and Years: | Dirk Nowitzki | Deron Williams | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 1st | 117th | 116 | 145 vs. 3 | 142 |
| Playoffs | 1st | 65th | 64 | 15 vs. 1 | 14 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Dirk Nowitzki | Deron Williams | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 2nd | - | 7 vs. 0 | 7 | |
| 50+ point games | 1st | - | 1 vs. 0 | 1 | |
| 60+ point games | - | - | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Mavericks Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Dirk Nowitzki | Deron Williams | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 4th | 34th | 30 | 20.74 vs. 13.71 | 7.02 |
| Rebounds per game | 15th | 131st | 116 | 7.55 vs. 2.78 | 4.77 |
| Assists per game | 51st | 5th | 46 | 2.40 vs. 6.21 | 3.81 |
| Steals per game | 54th | 49th | 5 | 0.80 vs. 0.82 | 0.02 |
| Blocks per game | 31st | 148th | 117 | 0.84 vs. 0.15 | 0.69 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 107th | +150th | +43 | 0.96 vs. 0.30 | 0.66 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 6th | 99th | 93 | 6.58 vs. 2.48 | 4.11 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 7th | 38th | 31 | 7.34 vs. 4.91 | 2.42 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 10th | 28th | 18 | 15.59 vs. 11.70 | 3.90 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | 33rd | 26th | 7 | 1.30 vs. 1.52 | 0.22 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 34th | 20th | 14 | 3.42 vs. 4.41 | 0.99 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 5th | 35th | 30 | 4.76 vs. 2.36 | 2.39 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 6th | 45th | 39 | 5.41 vs. 2.76 | 2.65 |
Mavericks Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Dirk Nowitzki | Deron Williams | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 2nd | 64th | 62 | 25.26 vs. 5.00 | 20.26 |
| Rebounds per game | 3rd | 117th | 114 | 9.97 vs. 0.67 | 9.31 |
| Assists per game | 20th | 19th | 1 | 2.48 vs. 2.67 | 0.18 |
| Steals per game | 16th | 74th | 58 | 1.03 vs. 0.33 | 0.69 |
| Blocks per game | 17th | +150th | +133 | 0.89 vs. 0.00 | 0.89 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 32nd | +150th | +118 | 1.46 vs. 0.00 | 1.46 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 2nd | 103rd | 101 | 8.51 vs. 0.67 | 7.84 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 6th | 62nd | 56 | 8.41 vs. 2.00 | 6.41 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 4th | 48th | 44 | 18.22 vs. 6.00 | 12.22 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | 29th | 30th | 1 | 1.03 vs. 1.00 | 0.03 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 28th | 33rd | 5 | 2.81 vs. 2.33 | 0.48 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 1st | +150th | +149 | 7.41 vs. 0.00 | 7.41 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 1st | +150th | +149 | 8.30 vs. 0.00 | 8.30 |
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.