Complete Stats Comparison of Desmond Bane and Dirk Nowitzki

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Desmond Bane 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

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
Desmond Bane2
(assists, steals)		0
5
seasons
Dirk Nowitzki3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		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
Desmond Bane0
0
4
Playoffs
Dirk Nowitzki4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		15
Playoffs
they are tied1
(assists)

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Desmond Bane3
stats		2
stats		3
stats
Dirk Nowitzki8
stats		12
stats		0
stats
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Desmond Bane3
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, rebounds and blocks while Desmond Bane has better averages in assists and steals.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Desmond Bane has better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.3), assists (+1.4) and steals (+0.2)
- Dirk Nowitzki has better averages in points (+2.9), field goals made (+0.8), free throws made (+2.6), offensive rebounds (+0.3), defensive rebounds (+2.7), total rebounds (+2.9) and blocks (+0.4)
- Desmond Bane has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.2)
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- Desmond Bane has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.9)
- Dirk Nowitzki has higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.8) and free throws attempted (+2.9)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Desmond Bane 17.8
Dirk Nowitzki 20.7
+2.9
Field Goals Made
Desmond Bane 6.5
Dirk Nowitzki 7.3
+0.8
Field Goals Attempted
Desmond Bane 13.8
Dirk Nowitzki 15.6
+1.8
3-Pointers Made
Desmond Bane 2.6
+1.3
Dirk Nowitzki 1.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Desmond Bane 6.3
+2.9
Dirk Nowitzki 3.4
Free Throws Made
Desmond Bane 2.2
Dirk Nowitzki 4.8
+2.6
Free Throws Attempted
Desmond Bane 2.5
Dirk Nowitzki 5.4
+2.9
Offensive Rebounds
Desmond Bane 0.7
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
+0.3
Defensive Rebounds
Desmond Bane 3.9
Dirk Nowitzki 6.6
+2.7
Total Rebounds
Desmond Bane 4.6
Dirk Nowitzki 7.5
+2.9
Assists
Desmond Bane 3.8
+1.4
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4
Steals
Desmond Bane 1.0
+0.2
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
Blocks
Desmond Bane 0.4
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
+0.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Desmond Bane 1.8
+0.2
Dirk Nowitzki 1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Desmond Bane 2.4
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 Desmond Bane.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

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- Dirk Nowitzki played more years (+16) and games (+1,209), and has more points (+25,980), field goals made (+9,124), 3-pointers made (+1,170), free throws made (+6,562), offensive rebounds (+1,250), defensive rebounds (+8,801), total rebounds (+10,051), assists (+2,472), steals (+898) and blocks (+1,164)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has more turnovers (+1,917) and personal fouls (+2,846)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has more field goals attempted (+19,401), 3-pointers attempted (+3,231) and free throws attempted (+7,471)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Desmond Bane 5
Dirk Nowitzki 21
+16
Games
Desmond Bane 313
Dirk Nowitzki 1,522
+1,209
Points
Desmond Bane 5,580
Dirk Nowitzki 31,560
+25,980
Field Goals Made
Desmond Bane 2,045
Dirk Nowitzki 11,169
+9,124
Field Goals Attempted
Desmond Bane 4,333
Dirk Nowitzki 23,734
+19,401
3-Pointers Made
Desmond Bane 812
Dirk Nowitzki 1,982
+1,170
3-Pointers Attempted
Desmond Bane 1,979
Dirk Nowitzki 5,210
+3,231
Free Throws Made
Desmond Bane 678
Dirk Nowitzki 7,240
+6,562
Free Throws Attempted
Desmond Bane 768
Dirk Nowitzki 8,239
+7,471
Offensive Rebounds
Desmond Bane 218
Dirk Nowitzki 1,468
+1,250
Defensive Rebounds
Desmond Bane 1,220
Dirk Nowitzki 10,021
+8,801
Total Rebounds
Desmond Bane 1,438
Dirk Nowitzki 11,489
+10,051
Assists
Desmond Bane 1,179
Dirk Nowitzki 3,651
+2,472
Steals
Desmond Bane 312
Dirk Nowitzki 1,210
+898
Blocks
Desmond Bane 117
Dirk Nowitzki 1,281
+1,164
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Desmond Bane 577
Dirk Nowitzki 2,494
+1,917
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Desmond Bane 755
Dirk Nowitzki 3,601
+2,846

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Desmond Bane has better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Dirk Nowitzki.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Desmond Bane 47.2%
+0.1
Dirk Nowitzki 47.1%
3-Point Percentage
Desmond Bane 41.0%
+3.0
Dirk Nowitzki 38.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Desmond Bane 88.3%
+0.4
Dirk Nowitzki 87.9%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Dirk Nowitzki has better averages in points, rebounds, steals and blocks than Desmond Bane. They are tied in assists.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Desmond Bane has better average in 3-pointers made (+1.7)
- Dirk Nowitzki has better averages in points (+8.4), field goals made (+2.6), free throws made (+4.8), offensive rebounds (+0.8), defensive rebounds (+4.6), total rebounds (+5.4), steals (+0.2) and blocks (+0.4)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.4) and personal fouls (+0.7)
- Desmond Bane has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+3.9)
- Dirk Nowitzki has higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.0) and free throws attempted (+5.4)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Desmond Bane 16.9
Dirk Nowitzki 25.3
+8.4
Field Goals Made
Desmond Bane 5.8
Dirk Nowitzki 8.4
+2.6
Field Goals Attempted
Desmond Bane 13.2
Dirk Nowitzki 18.2
+5.0
3-Pointers Made
Desmond Bane 2.7
+1.7
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Desmond Bane 6.7
+3.9
Dirk Nowitzki 2.8
Free Throws Made
Desmond Bane 2.6
Dirk Nowitzki 7.4
+4.8
Free Throws Attempted
Desmond Bane 2.9
Dirk Nowitzki 8.3
+5.4
Offensive Rebounds
Desmond Bane 0.7
Dirk Nowitzki 1.5
+0.8
Defensive Rebounds
Desmond Bane 3.9
Dirk Nowitzki 8.5
+4.6
Total Rebounds
Desmond Bane 4.6
Dirk Nowitzki 10.0
+5.4
Assists
Desmond Bane 2.5
Dirk Nowitzki 2.5
Steals
Desmond Bane 0.8
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
+0.2
Blocks
Desmond Bane 0.5
Dirk Nowitzki 0.9
+0.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Desmond Bane 1.9
Dirk Nowitzki 2.3
+0.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Desmond Bane 2.1
Dirk Nowitzki 2.8
+0.7

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 Desmond Bane.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

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- Dirk Nowitzki played more years (+11) and games (+118), and has more points (+3,208), field goals made (+1,064), 3-pointers made (+77), free throws made (+1,003), offensive rebounds (+193), defensive rebounds (+1,128), total rebounds (+1,321), assists (+292), steals (+128) and blocks (+116)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has more turnovers (+277) and personal fouls (+350)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has more field goals attempted (+2,285), 3-pointers attempted (+226) and free throws attempted (+1,125)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Desmond Bane 4
Dirk Nowitzki 15
+11
Games
Desmond Bane 27
Dirk Nowitzki 145
+118
Points
Desmond Bane 455
Dirk Nowitzki 3,663
+3,208
Field Goals Made
Desmond Bane 156
Dirk Nowitzki 1,220
+1,064
Field Goals Attempted
Desmond Bane 357
Dirk Nowitzki 2,642
+2,285
3-Pointers Made
Desmond Bane 72
Dirk Nowitzki 149
+77
3-Pointers Attempted
Desmond Bane 182
Dirk Nowitzki 408
+226
Free Throws Made
Desmond Bane 71
Dirk Nowitzki 1,074
+1,003
Free Throws Attempted
Desmond Bane 79
Dirk Nowitzki 1,204
+1,125
Offensive Rebounds
Desmond Bane 19
Dirk Nowitzki 212
+193
Defensive Rebounds
Desmond Bane 106
Dirk Nowitzki 1,234
+1,128
Total Rebounds
Desmond Bane 125
Dirk Nowitzki 1,446
+1,321
Assists
Desmond Bane 68
Dirk Nowitzki 360
+292
Steals
Desmond Bane 21
Dirk Nowitzki 149
+128
Blocks
Desmond Bane 13
Dirk Nowitzki 129
+116
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Desmond Bane 51
Dirk Nowitzki 328
+277
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Desmond Bane 57
Dirk Nowitzki 407
+350

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Desmond Bane 43.7%
Dirk Nowitzki 46.2%
+2.5
3-Point Percentage
Desmond Bane 39.6%
+3.1
Dirk Nowitzki 36.5%
Free Throw Percentage
Desmond Bane 89.9%
+0.7
Dirk Nowitzki 89.2%
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