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: | ||||
| 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 |
| Years | 21 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
Dirk Nowitzki vs. Klay Thompson: | ||||
| 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 |
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Note: per game rankings include players with a minimum of games played
Mavericks Totals, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Dirk Nowitzki | Klay Thompson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 1st | 65th | 64 | 31,560 vs. 1,352 | 30,208 |
| Rebounds | 1st | 109th | 108 | 11,489 vs. 325 | 11,164 |
| Assists | 4th | 93rd | 89 | 3,651 vs. 185 | 3,466 |
| Steals | 2nd | 105th | 103 | 1,210 vs. 63 | 1,147 |
| Blocks | 1st | 86th | 85 | 1,281 vs. 40 | 1,241 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 1st | 145th | 144 | 1,468 vs. 53 | 1,415 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 1st | 100th | 99 | 10,021 vs. 272 | 9,749 |
| Field Goals Made | 1st | 70th | 69 | 11,169 vs. 484 | 10,685 |
| Field Goals Attempted | 1st | 60th | 59 | 23,734 vs. 1,208 | 22,526 |
| 3-Pointers Made | 1st | 21st | 20 | 1,982 vs. 301 | 1,681 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 1st | 22nd | 21 | 5,210 vs. 793 | 4,417 |
| Free Throws Made | 1st | 137th | 136 | 7,240 vs. 83 | 7,157 |
| Free Throws Attempted | 1st | 150th | 149 | 8,239 vs. 98 | 8,141 |
Games and Years: | Dirk Nowitzki | Klay Thompson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 1st | 99th | 98 | 1,522 vs. 103 | 1,419 |
| Seasons | 1st | 90th | 89 | 21 vs. 2 | 19 |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Dirk Nowitzki | Klay Thompson | 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 | Klay Thompson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points | 1st | DNP | 3,663 vs. 0 | 3,663 | |
| Rebounds | 1st | DNP | 1,446 vs. 0 | 1,446 | |
| Assists | 2nd | DNP | 360 vs. 0 | 360 | |
| Steals | 1st | DNP | 149 vs. 0 | 149 | |
| Blocks | 1st | DNP | 129 vs. 0 | 129 | |
| Offensive Rebounds | 1st | DNP | 212 vs. 0 | 212 | |
| Defensive Rebounds | 1st | DNP | 1,234 vs. 0 | 1,234 | |
| Field Goals Made | 1st | DNP | 1,220 vs. 0 | 1,220 | |
| Field Goals Attempted | 1st | DNP | 2,642 vs. 0 | 2,642 | |
| 3-Pointers Made | 3rd | DNP | 149 vs. 0 | 149 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted | 3rd | DNP | 408 vs. 0 | 408 | |
| Free Throws Made | 1st | DNP | 1,074 vs. 0 | 1,074 | |
| Free Throws Attempted | 1st | DNP | 1,204 vs. 0 | 1,204 | |
Games and Years: | Dirk Nowitzki | Klay Thompson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Games Played | 1st | DNP | 145 vs. 0 | 145 | |
| Playoffs | 1st | DNP | 15 vs. 0 | 15 | |
Rankings by Points Scored: | Dirk Nowitzki | Klay Thompson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| 40+ point games | 2nd | DNP | 7 vs. 0 | 7 | |
| 50+ point games | 1st | DNP | 1 vs. 0 | 1 | |
| 60+ point games | - | DNP | 0 vs. 0 | 0 | |
Mavericks Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Dirk Nowitzki | Klay Thompson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 4th | 37th | 33 | 20.74 vs. 13.13 | 7.61 |
| Rebounds per game | 15th | 110th | 95 | 7.55 vs. 3.16 | 4.39 |
| Assists per game | 51st | 75th | 24 | 2.40 vs. 1.80 | 0.60 |
| Steals per game | 54th | 103rd | 49 | 0.80 vs. 0.61 | 0.18 |
| Blocks per game | 31st | 70th | 39 | 0.84 vs. 0.39 | 0.45 |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 107th | +150th | +43 | 0.96 vs. 0.51 | 0.45 |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 6th | 87th | 81 | 6.58 vs. 2.64 | 3.94 |
| Field Goals Made per game | 7th | 41st | 34 | 7.34 vs. 4.70 | 2.64 |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 10th | 27th | 17 | 15.59 vs. 11.73 | 3.87 |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | 33rd | 3rd | 30 | 1.30 vs. 2.92 | 1.62 |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 34th | 2nd | 32 | 3.42 vs. 7.70 | 4.28 |
| Free Throws Made per game | 5th | +150th | +145 | 4.76 vs. 0.81 | 3.95 |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 6th | +150th | +144 | 5.41 vs. 0.95 | 4.46 |
Mavericks Per Game Averages, | |||||
Stats Rankings: | Dirk Nowitzki | Klay Thompson | Rk Diff. | Values | Diff. |
| Points per game | 2nd | DNP | 25.26 vs. 0.00 | 25.26 | |
| Rebounds per game | 3rd | DNP | 9.97 vs. 0.00 | 9.97 | |
| Assists per game | 20th | DNP | 2.48 vs. 0.00 | 2.48 | |
| Steals per game | 16th | DNP | 1.03 vs. 0.00 | 1.03 | |
| Blocks per game | 17th | DNP | 0.89 vs. 0.00 | 0.89 | |
| Offensive Rebounds per game | 32nd | DNP | 1.46 vs. 0.00 | 1.46 | |
| Defensive Rebounds per game | 2nd | DNP | 8.51 vs. 0.00 | 8.51 | |
| Field Goals Made per game | 6th | DNP | 8.41 vs. 0.00 | 8.41 | |
| Field Goals Attempted per game | 4th | DNP | 18.22 vs. 0.00 | 18.22 | |
| 3-Pointers Made per game | 29th | DNP | 1.03 vs. 0.00 | 1.03 | |
| 3-Pointers Attempted per game | 28th | DNP | 2.81 vs. 0.00 | 2.81 | |
| Free Throws Made per game | 1st | DNP | 7.41 vs. 0.00 | 7.41 | |
| Free Throws Attempted per game | 1st | DNP | 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.