Complete Stats Comparison of Deandre Ayton and Dirk Nowitzki

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Deandre Ayton and Dirk Nowitzki during their NBA careers. First we show you a summary of who had better numbers on each statistical category and then we compare in detail the performance of each of these stars in the regular season and the Playoffs, both in total stats and averages per game.

Player comparisons:
Career comparison / Season by season / Scoring / Stats / Stats Rankings / Games against each other

This in-depth comparison includes all the numbers, if you prefer a simplified version of this analysis with only the basic statistics, you will find it at the career comparison of these two NBA stars.

On this page we compare:

Who has better stats? Main stats / All stats
Regular Season: Averages / Totals / Pecentages
Playoffs: Averages / Totals / Pecentages

Main Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Deandre Ayton2
(rebounds, blocks)		0
7
seasons
Dirk Nowitzki3
(points, assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		21
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Deandre Ayton1
(rebounds)		0
3
Playoffs
Dirk Nowitzki3
(points, assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		15
Playoffs
they are tied1
(blocks)

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Deandre Ayton4
stats		2
stats		1
stat
Dirk Nowitzki7
stats		12
stats		2
stats
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Deandre Ayton3
stats		2
stats		2
stats
Dirk Nowitzki8
stats		12
stats		1
stat
they are tied1
stat

- "Better Career Total" includes games and years played as stats.

- For turnovers and personal fouls, lower numbers are better.

- Field goal, free-throw and three-point attempts are not included on these tables since it can't be said that higher is better.

Now, lets compare all their stats in detail, one by one...

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Dirk Nowitzki has better averages in points, assists and steals while Deandre Ayton has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Deandre Ayton has better averages in offensive rebounds (+2.1), defensive rebounds (+0.8), total rebounds (+3.0) and blocks (+0.2)
- Dirk Nowitzki has better averages in points (+4.3), 3-pointers made (+1.2), free throws made (+3.0), assists (+0.8) and steals (+0.1)
- Deandre Ayton has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.1) and personal fouls (+0.2)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.2), 3-pointers attempted (+3.1) and free throws attempted (+3.1)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Deandre Ayton 16.4
Dirk Nowitzki 20.7
+4.3
Field Goals Made
Deandre Ayton 7.3
Dirk Nowitzki 7.3
Field Goals Attempted
Deandre Ayton 12.4
Dirk Nowitzki 15.6
+3.2
3-Pointers Made
Deandre Ayton 0.1
Dirk Nowitzki 1.3
+1.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Deandre Ayton 0.3
Dirk Nowitzki 3.4
+3.1
Free Throws Made
Deandre Ayton 1.8
Dirk Nowitzki 4.8
+3.0
Free Throws Attempted
Deandre Ayton 2.3
Dirk Nowitzki 5.4
+3.1
Offensive Rebounds
Deandre Ayton 3.1
+2.1
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
Defensive Rebounds
Deandre Ayton 7.4
+0.8
Dirk Nowitzki 6.6
Total Rebounds
Deandre Ayton 10.5
+3.0
Dirk Nowitzki 7.5
Assists
Deandre Ayton 1.6
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4
+0.8
Steals
Deandre Ayton 0.7
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
+0.1
Blocks
Deandre Ayton 1.0
+0.2
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Deandre Ayton 1.7
+0.1
Dirk Nowitzki 1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Deandre Ayton 2.6
+0.2
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Dirk Nowitzki has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Deandre Ayton.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

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- Dirk Nowitzki played more years (+14) and games (+1,124), and has more points (+25,018), field goals made (+8,264), 3-pointers made (+1,954), free throws made (+6,536), offensive rebounds (+249), defensive rebounds (+7,073), total rebounds (+7,322), assists (+3,002), steals (+918) and blocks (+901)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has more turnovers (+1,806) and personal fouls (+2,550)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has more field goals attempted (+18,808), 3-pointers attempted (+5,088) and free throws attempted (+7,307)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Deandre Ayton 7
Dirk Nowitzki 21
+14
Games
Deandre Ayton 398
Dirk Nowitzki 1,522
+1,124
Points
Deandre Ayton 6,542
Dirk Nowitzki 31,560
+25,018
Field Goals Made
Deandre Ayton 2,905
Dirk Nowitzki 11,169
+8,264
Field Goals Attempted
Deandre Ayton 4,926
Dirk Nowitzki 23,734
+18,808
3-Pointers Made
Deandre Ayton 28
Dirk Nowitzki 1,982
+1,954
3-Pointers Attempted
Deandre Ayton 122
Dirk Nowitzki 5,210
+5,088
Free Throws Made
Deandre Ayton 704
Dirk Nowitzki 7,240
+6,536
Free Throws Attempted
Deandre Ayton 932
Dirk Nowitzki 8,239
+7,307
Offensive Rebounds
Deandre Ayton 1,219
Dirk Nowitzki 1,468
+249
Defensive Rebounds
Deandre Ayton 2,948
Dirk Nowitzki 10,021
+7,073
Total Rebounds
Deandre Ayton 4,167
Dirk Nowitzki 11,489
+7,322
Assists
Deandre Ayton 649
Dirk Nowitzki 3,651
+3,002
Steals
Deandre Ayton 292
Dirk Nowitzki 1,210
+918
Blocks
Deandre Ayton 380
Dirk Nowitzki 1,281
+901
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Deandre Ayton 688
Dirk Nowitzki 2,494
+1,806
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Deandre Ayton 1,051
Dirk Nowitzki 3,601
+2,550

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Dirk Nowitzki has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Deandre Ayton has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Deandre Ayton 59.0%
+11.9
Dirk Nowitzki 47.1%
3-Point Percentage
Deandre Ayton 23.0%
Dirk Nowitzki 38.0%
+15.0
Free Throw Percentage
Deandre Ayton 75.5%
Dirk Nowitzki 87.9%
+12.4

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Dirk Nowitzki has better averages in points, assists and steals while Deandre Ayton has better average in rebounds. They are tied in blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Deandre Ayton has better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.4) and total rebounds (+0.5)
- Dirk Nowitzki has better averages in points (+9.4), field goals made (+1.3), 3-pointers made (+1.0), free throws made (+5.8), defensive rebounds (+0.9), assists (+1.2) and steals (+0.4)
- Deandre Ayton has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.1)
- Dirk Nowitzki has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.9)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.9), 3-pointers attempted (+2.7) and free throws attempted (+5.9)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Deandre Ayton 15.9
Dirk Nowitzki 25.3
+9.4
Field Goals Made
Deandre Ayton 7.1
Dirk Nowitzki 8.4
+1.3
Field Goals Attempted
Deandre Ayton 11.3
Dirk Nowitzki 18.2
+6.9
3-Pointers Made
Deandre Ayton 0.0
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
+1.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Deandre Ayton 0.1
Dirk Nowitzki 2.8
+2.7
Free Throws Made
Deandre Ayton 1.6
Dirk Nowitzki 7.4
+5.8
Free Throws Attempted
Deandre Ayton 2.4
Dirk Nowitzki 8.3
+5.9
Offensive Rebounds
Deandre Ayton 2.9
+1.4
Dirk Nowitzki 1.5
Defensive Rebounds
Deandre Ayton 7.6
Dirk Nowitzki 8.5
+0.9
Total Rebounds
Deandre Ayton 10.5
+0.5
Dirk Nowitzki 10.0
Assists
Deandre Ayton 1.3
Dirk Nowitzki 2.5
+1.2
Steals
Deandre Ayton 0.6
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
+0.4
Blocks
Deandre Ayton 0.9
Dirk Nowitzki 0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Deandre Ayton 1.4
Dirk Nowitzki 2.3
+0.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Deandre Ayton 2.9
+0.1
Dirk Nowitzki 2.8

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Dirk Nowitzki has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Deandre Ayton.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

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- Dirk Nowitzki played more years (+12) and games (+100), and has more points (+2,949), field goals made (+900), 3-pointers made (+147), free throws made (+1,002), offensive rebounds (+83), defensive rebounds (+890), total rebounds (+973), assists (+303), steals (+120) and blocks (+88)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has more turnovers (+264) and personal fouls (+275)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has more field goals attempted (+2,133), 3-pointers attempted (+404) and free throws attempted (+1,095)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Deandre Ayton 3
Dirk Nowitzki 15
+12
Games
Deandre Ayton 45
Dirk Nowitzki 145
+100
Points
Deandre Ayton 714
Dirk Nowitzki 3,663
+2,949
Field Goals Made
Deandre Ayton 320
Dirk Nowitzki 1,220
+900
Field Goals Attempted
Deandre Ayton 509
Dirk Nowitzki 2,642
+2,133
3-Pointers Made
Deandre Ayton 2
Dirk Nowitzki 149
+147
3-Pointers Attempted
Deandre Ayton 4
Dirk Nowitzki 408
+404
Free Throws Made
Deandre Ayton 72
Dirk Nowitzki 1,074
+1,002
Free Throws Attempted
Deandre Ayton 109
Dirk Nowitzki 1,204
+1,095
Offensive Rebounds
Deandre Ayton 129
Dirk Nowitzki 212
+83
Defensive Rebounds
Deandre Ayton 344
Dirk Nowitzki 1,234
+890
Total Rebounds
Deandre Ayton 473
Dirk Nowitzki 1,446
+973
Assists
Deandre Ayton 57
Dirk Nowitzki 360
+303
Steals
Deandre Ayton 29
Dirk Nowitzki 149
+120
Blocks
Deandre Ayton 41
Dirk Nowitzki 129
+88
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Deandre Ayton 64
Dirk Nowitzki 328
+264
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Deandre Ayton 132
Dirk Nowitzki 407
+275

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Deandre Ayton has better field goal percentage and 3-point percentage while Dirk Nowitzki has better free throw percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Deandre Ayton 62.9%
+16.7
Dirk Nowitzki 46.2%
3-Point Percentage
Deandre Ayton 50.0%
+13.5
Dirk Nowitzki 36.5%
Free Throw Percentage
Deandre Ayton 66.1%
Dirk Nowitzki 89.2%
+23.1
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