Dirk Nowitzki vs. Jason Terry: Mavericks Rankings Comparison
Explore Jason Terry 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?
While the rankings of their overall NBA careers provide a broader context, here we zoom in on how Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Terry 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 Jason Terry's 8 seasons (2005 to 2012) 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. Jason Terry: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| Dirk Nowitzki | Jason Terry | Dirk Nowitzki | Jason Terry | |
| Points | 1st | 7th | 1st | 3rd |
| Rebounds | 1st | 27th | 1st | 12th |
| Assists | 4th | 8th | 2nd | 5th |
| Steals | 2nd | 5th | 1st | 3rd |
| Blocks | 1st | 33rd | 1st | 19th |
| 3-Pointers Made | 1st | 3rd | 3rd | 1st |
| Years | 21 | 8 | 15 | 8 |
Dirk Nowitzki vs. Jason Terry: | ||||
| Season | Playoffs | |||
| Dirk Nowitzki | Jason Terry | Dirk Nowitzki | Jason Terry | |
| Points | 4th | 17th | 2nd | 12th |
| Rebounds | 15th | +150th | 3rd | 63rd |
| Assists | 51st | 21st | 20th | 14th |
| Steals | 54th | 12th | 16th | 19th |
| Blocks | 31st | 128th | 17th | 58th |
| 3-Pointers Made | 33rd | 13th | 29th | 10th |
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Note: per game rankings include players with a minimum of games played
Mavericks Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Dirk Nowitzki | Jason Terry | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 1st | 7th | 6 | 31,560 vs. 9,953 | 21,607 |
| Rebounds | 1st | 27th | 26 | 11,489 vs. 1,404 | 10,085 |
| Assists | 4th | 8th | 4 | 3,651 vs. 2,524 | 1,127 |
| Steals | 2nd | 5th | 3 | 1,210 vs. 735 | 475 |
| Blocks | 1st | 33rd | 32 | 1,281 vs. 138 | 1,143 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 1st | 54th | 53 | 1,468 vs. 238 | 1,230 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 1st | 21st | 20 | 10,021 vs. 1,166 | 8,855 |
| Field Goals Made | 1st | 7th | 6 | 11,169 vs. 3,719 | 7,450 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 1st | 7th | 6 | 23,734 vs. 8,043 | 15,691 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 1st | 3rd | 2 | 1,982 vs. 1,140 | 842 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 1st | 3rd | 2 | 5,210 vs. 2,939 | 2,271 |
| Free Throws Made | 1st | 9th | 8 | 7,240 vs. 1,375 | 5,865 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 1st | 11th | 10 | 8,239 vs. 1,623 | 6,616 |
Games and Years: | Dirk Nowitzki | Jason Terry | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 1st | 8th | 7 | 1,522 vs. 619 | 903 |
| Seasons | 1st | 10th | 9 | 21 vs. 8 | 13 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Dirk Nowitzki | Jason Terry | 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 | Jason Terry | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 1st | 3rd | 2 | 3,663 vs. 1,466 | 2,197 |
| Rebounds | 1st | 12th | 11 | 1,446 vs. 232 | 1,214 |
| Assists | 2nd | 5th | 3 | 360 vs. 302 | 58 |
| Steals | 1st | 3rd | 2 | 149 vs. 87 | 62 |
| Blocks | 1st | 19th | 18 | 129 vs. 18 | 111 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 1st | 23rd | 22 | 212 vs. 40 | 172 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 1st | 9th | 8 | 1,234 vs. 192 | 1,042 |
| Field Goals Made | 1st | 3rd | 2 | 1,220 vs. 532 | 688 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 1st | 2nd | 1 | 2,642 vs. 1,188 | 1,454 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 3rd | 1st | 2 | 149 vs. 167 | 18 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 3rd | 2nd | 1 | 408 vs. 424 | 16 |
| Free Throws Made | 1st | 3rd | 2 | 1,074 vs. 235 | 839 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 1st | 3rd | 2 | 1,204 vs. 284 | 920 |
Games and Years: | Dirk Nowitzki | Jason Terry | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 1st | 2nd | 1 | 145 vs. 87 | 58 |
| Playoffs | 1st | 2nd | 1 | 15 vs. 8 | 7 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Dirk Nowitzki | Jason Terry | 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 | Jason Terry | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 4th | 17th | 13 | 20.74 vs. 16.08 | 4.66 |
| Rebounds per game | 15th | +150th | +135 | 7.55 vs. 2.27 | 5.28 |
| Assists per game | 51st | 21st | 30 | 2.40 vs. 4.08 | 1.68 |
| Steals per game | 54th | 12th | 42 | 0.80 vs. 1.19 | 0.39 |
| Blocks per game | 31st | 128th | 97 | 0.84 vs. 0.22 | 0.62 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 107th | +150th | +43 | 0.96 vs. 0.38 | 0.58 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 6th | 145th | 139 | 6.58 vs. 1.88 | 4.70 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 7th | 16th | 9 | 7.34 vs. 6.01 | 1.33 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 10th | 19th | 9 | 15.59 vs. 12.99 | 2.60 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | 33rd | 13th | 20 | 1.30 vs. 1.84 | 0.54 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 34th | 14th | 20 | 3.42 vs. 4.75 | 1.32 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 5th | 40th | 35 | 4.76 vs. 2.22 | 2.54 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 6th | 47th | 41 | 5.41 vs. 2.62 | 2.79 |
Mavericks Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Dirk Nowitzki | Jason Terry | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 2nd | 12th | 10 | 25.26 vs. 16.85 | 8.41 |
| Rebounds per game | 3rd | 63rd | 60 | 9.97 vs. 2.67 | 7.31 |
| Assists per game | 20th | 14th | 6 | 2.48 vs. 3.47 | 0.99 |
| Steals per game | 16th | 19th | 3 | 1.03 vs. 1.00 | 0.03 |
| Blocks per game | 17th | 58th | 41 | 0.89 vs. 0.21 | 0.68 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 32nd | 81st | 49 | 1.46 vs. 0.46 | 1.00 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 2nd | 47th | 45 | 8.51 vs. 2.21 | 6.30 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 6th | 12th | 6 | 8.41 vs. 6.11 | 2.30 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 4th | 12th | 8 | 18.22 vs. 13.66 | 4.57 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | 29th | 10th | 19 | 1.03 vs. 1.92 | 0.89 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 28th | 13th | 15 | 2.81 vs. 4.87 | 2.06 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 1st | 24th | 23 | 7.41 vs. 2.70 | 4.71 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 1st | 25th | 24 | 8.30 vs. 3.26 | 5.04 |
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.