Dirk Nowitzki vs. Klay Thompson: Mavericks Rankings Comparison

Explore Klay Thompson 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 Klay Thompson 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 Klay Thompson's 2 seasons (2025 to 2026) 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. Klay Thompson:
Mavericks Total Stats Rankings Summary

Mavericks Totals
Season Playoffs
Dirk Nowitzki Klay Thompson Dirk Nowitzki Klay Thompson
Points
1st
65th
1st
DNP
Rebounds
1st
109th
1st
DNP
Assists
4th
93rd
2nd
DNP
Steals
2nd
105th
1st
DNP
Blocks
1st
86th
1st
DNP
3-Pointers Made
1st
21st
3rd
DNP
Years212150

Dirk Nowitzki vs. Klay Thompson:
Mavericks Per Game Stats Rankings Summary

Mavericks Per Game
Season Playoffs
Dirk Nowitzki Klay Thompson Dirk Nowitzki Klay Thompson
Points
4th
37th
2nd
DNP
Rebounds
15th
110th
3rd
DNP
Assists
51st
75th
20th
DNP
Steals
54th
103rd
16th
DNP
Blocks
31st
70th
17th
DNP
3-Pointers Made
33rd
3rd
29th
DNP

Comparisons on this page:

Their rankings for:
Season Totals - Playoffs Totals /
Season Per Game - Playoffs Per Game

Note: per game rankings include players with a minimum of games played

Mavericks Totals,
Regular Season Rankings

Mavericks

Stats Rankings:

Dirk Nowitzki Klay Thompson Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Points
1st
65th
64 31,560 vs. 1,35230,208
Rebounds
1st
109th
108 11,489 vs. 32511,164
Assists
4th
93rd
89 3,651 vs. 1853,466
Steals
2nd
105th
103 1,210 vs. 631,147
Blocks
1st
86th
85 1,281 vs. 401,241
Offensive Rebounds
1st
145th
144 1,468 vs. 531,415
Defensive Rebounds
1st
100th
99 10,021 vs. 2729,749
Field Goals Made
1st
70th
69 11,169 vs. 48410,685
Field Goals Attempted
1st
60th
59 23,734 vs. 1,20822,526
3-Pointers Made
1st
21st
20 1,982 vs. 3011,681
3-Pointers Attempted
1st
22nd
21 5,210 vs. 7934,417
Free Throws Made
1st
137th
136 7,240 vs. 837,157
Free Throws Attempted
1st
150th
149 8,239 vs. 988,141
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Games and Years:

Dirk Nowitzki Klay Thompson Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Games Played
1st
99th
98 1,522 vs. 1031,419
Seasons
1st
90th
89 21 vs. 219
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Rankings by Points Scored:

Dirk Nowitzki Klay Thompson Rk Diff. Values Diff.
40+ point games
3rd
-
20 vs. 020
50+ point games
2nd
-
2 vs. 02
60+ point games
-
-
0 vs. 00

Mavericks Totals,
Playoffs Rankings

Mavericks

Stats Rankings:

Dirk Nowitzki Klay Thompson Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Points
1st
DNP
3,663 vs. 03,663
Rebounds
1st
DNP
1,446 vs. 01,446
Assists
2nd
DNP
360 vs. 0360
Steals
1st
DNP
149 vs. 0149
Blocks
1st
DNP
129 vs. 0129
Offensive Rebounds
1st
DNP
212 vs. 0212
Defensive Rebounds
1st
DNP
1,234 vs. 01,234
Field Goals Made
1st
DNP
1,220 vs. 01,220
Field Goals Attempted
1st
DNP
2,642 vs. 02,642
3-Pointers Made
3rd
DNP
149 vs. 0149
3-Pointers Attempted
3rd
DNP
408 vs. 0408
Free Throws Made
1st
DNP
1,074 vs. 01,074
Free Throws Attempted
1st
DNP
1,204 vs. 01,204
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Games and Years:

Dirk Nowitzki Klay Thompson Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Games Played
1st
DNP
145 vs. 0145
Playoffs
1st
DNP
15 vs. 015
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Rankings by Points Scored:

Dirk Nowitzki Klay Thompson Rk Diff. Values Diff.
40+ point games
2nd
DNP
7 vs. 07
50+ point games
1st
DNP
1 vs. 01
60+ point games
-
DNP
0 vs. 00

Mavericks Per Game Averages,
Regular Season Rankings

Mavericks

Stats Rankings:

Dirk Nowitzki Klay Thompson Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Points per game
4th
37th
33 20.74 vs. 13.137.61
Rebounds per game
15th
110th
95 7.55 vs. 3.164.39
Assists per game
51st
75th
24 2.40 vs. 1.800.60
Steals per game
54th
103rd
49 0.80 vs. 0.610.18
Blocks per game
31st
70th
39 0.84 vs. 0.390.45
Offensive Rebounds per game
107th
+150th
+43 0.96 vs. 0.510.45
Defensive Rebounds per game
6th
87th
81 6.58 vs. 2.643.94
Field Goals Made per game
7th
41st
34 7.34 vs. 4.702.64
Field Goals Attempted per game
10th
27th
17 15.59 vs. 11.733.87
3-Pointers Made per game
33rd
3rd
30 1.30 vs. 2.921.62
3-Pointers Attempted per game
34th
2nd
32 3.42 vs. 7.704.28
Free Throws Made per game
5th
+150th
+145 4.76 vs. 0.813.95
Free Throws Attempted per game
6th
+150th
+144 5.41 vs. 0.954.46

Mavericks Per Game Averages,
Playoffs Rankings

Mavericks

Stats Rankings:

Dirk Nowitzki Klay Thompson Rk Diff. Values Diff.
Points per game
2nd
DNP
25.26 vs. 0.0025.26
Rebounds per game
3rd
DNP
9.97 vs. 0.009.97
Assists per game
20th
DNP
2.48 vs. 0.002.48
Steals per game
16th
DNP
1.03 vs. 0.001.03
Blocks per game
17th
DNP
0.89 vs. 0.000.89
Offensive Rebounds per game
32nd
DNP
1.46 vs. 0.001.46
Defensive Rebounds per game
2nd
DNP
8.51 vs. 0.008.51
Field Goals Made per game
6th
DNP
8.41 vs. 0.008.41
Field Goals Attempted per game
4th
DNP
18.22 vs. 0.0018.22
3-Pointers Made per game
29th
DNP
1.03 vs. 0.001.03
3-Pointers Attempted per game
28th
DNP
2.81 vs. 0.002.81
Free Throws Made per game
1st
DNP
7.41 vs. 0.007.41
Free Throws Attempted per game
1st
DNP
8.30 vs. 0.008.30

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.