Complete Stats Comparison of Dirk Nowitzki and Anfernee Simons

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Dirk Nowitzki and Anfernee Simons 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
Dirk Nowitzki4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		21
seasons
Anfernee Simons1
(assists)		0
8
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Dirk Nowitzki5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		15
Playoffs
Anfernee Simons0
0
3
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki8
stats		12
stats		1
stat
Anfernee Simons3
stats		2
stats		1
stat
they are tied1
stat		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki9
stats		12
stats		2
stats
Anfernee Simons3
stats		2
stats		1
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, steals and blocks while Anfernee Simons has better average in assists.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Dirk Nowitzki has better averages in points (+5.9), field goals made (+2.0), free throws made (+2.9), offensive rebounds (+0.7), defensive rebounds (+4.5), total rebounds (+5.0), steals (+0.3) and blocks (+0.7)
- Anfernee Simons has better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.2) and assists (+0.8)
- Dirk Nowitzki has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.6)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.4) and free throws attempted (+3.3)
- Anfernee Simons has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+3.1)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dirk Nowitzki 20.7
+5.9
Anfernee Simons 14.8
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 7.3
+2.0
Anfernee Simons 5.3
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 15.6
+3.4
Anfernee Simons 12.2
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1.3
Anfernee Simons 2.5
+1.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 3.4
Anfernee Simons 6.5
+3.1
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 4.8
+2.9
Anfernee Simons 1.9
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 5.4
+3.3
Anfernee Simons 2.1
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
+0.7
Anfernee Simons 0.3
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 6.6
+4.5
Anfernee Simons 2.1
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 7.5
+5.0
Anfernee Simons 2.5
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4
Anfernee Simons 3.2
+0.8
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
+0.3
Anfernee Simons 0.5
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
+0.7
Anfernee Simons 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 1.6
Anfernee Simons 1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4
+0.6
Anfernee Simons 1.8

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 Anfernee Simons.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Dirk Nowitzki played more years (+13) and games (+1,102), and has more points (+25,325), field goals made (+8,959), 3-pointers made (+946), free throws made (+6,461), offensive rebounds (+1,323), defensive rebounds (+9,126), total rebounds (+10,449), assists (+2,317), steals (+994) and blocks (+1,229)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has more turnovers (+1,836) and personal fouls (+2,832)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has more field goals attempted (+18,599), 3-pointers attempted (+2,483) and free throws attempted (+7,354)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dirk Nowitzki 21
+13
Anfernee Simons 8
Games
Dirk Nowitzki 1,522
+1,102
Anfernee Simons 420
Points
Dirk Nowitzki 31,560
+25,325
Anfernee Simons 6,235
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 11,169
+8,959
Anfernee Simons 2,210
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 23,734
+18,599
Anfernee Simons 5,135
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1,982
+946
Anfernee Simons 1,036
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 5,210
+2,483
Anfernee Simons 2,727
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 7,240
+6,461
Anfernee Simons 779
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 8,239
+7,354
Anfernee Simons 885
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1,468
+1,323
Anfernee Simons 145
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 10,021
+9,126
Anfernee Simons 895
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 11,489
+10,449
Anfernee Simons 1,040
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 3,651
+2,317
Anfernee Simons 1,334
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 1,210
+994
Anfernee Simons 216
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 1,281
+1,229
Anfernee Simons 52
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2,494
+1,836
Anfernee Simons 658
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 3,601
+2,832
Anfernee Simons 769

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Dirk Nowitzki has better field goal percentage while Anfernee Simons has better free throw percentage. They are tied in 3-point percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 47.1%
+4.1
Anfernee Simons 43.0%
3-Point Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 38.0%
Anfernee Simons 38.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 87.9%
Anfernee Simons 88.0%
+0.1

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Dirk Nowitzki has better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Anfernee Simons.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Dirk Nowitzki has better averages in points (+20.6), field goals made (+6.9), free throws made (+6.8), offensive rebounds (+1.2), defensive rebounds (+7.0), total rebounds (+8.2), assists (+1.5), steals (+0.4) and blocks (+0.8)
- Anfernee Simons has better average in 3-pointers made (+0.1)
- Dirk Nowitzki has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+2.0) and personal fouls (+1.8)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has higher averages in field goals attempted (+14.3), 3-pointers attempted (+0.5) and free throws attempted (+7.6)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dirk Nowitzki 25.3
+20.6
Anfernee Simons 4.7
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 8.4
+6.9
Anfernee Simons 1.5
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 18.2
+14.3
Anfernee Simons 3.9
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
Anfernee Simons 1.1
+0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 2.8
+0.5
Anfernee Simons 2.3
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 7.4
+6.8
Anfernee Simons 0.6
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 8.3
+7.6
Anfernee Simons 0.7
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1.5
+1.2
Anfernee Simons 0.3
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 8.5
+7.0
Anfernee Simons 1.5
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 10.0
+8.2
Anfernee Simons 1.8
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 2.5
+1.5
Anfernee Simons 1.0
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
+0.4
Anfernee Simons 0.6
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 0.9
+0.8
Anfernee Simons 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.3
+2.0
Anfernee Simons 0.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.8
+1.8
Anfernee Simons 1.0

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 Anfernee Simons.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Dirk Nowitzki played more years (+12) and games (+130), and has more points (+3,593), field goals made (+1,198), 3-pointers made (+132), free throws made (+1,065), offensive rebounds (+208), defensive rebounds (+1,211), total rebounds (+1,419), assists (+345), steals (+140) and blocks (+128)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has more turnovers (+323) and personal fouls (+392)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has more field goals attempted (+2,584), 3-pointers attempted (+374) and free throws attempted (+1,193)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dirk Nowitzki 15
+12
Anfernee Simons 3
Games
Dirk Nowitzki 145
+130
Anfernee Simons 15
Points
Dirk Nowitzki 3,663
+3,593
Anfernee Simons 70
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1,220
+1,198
Anfernee Simons 22
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 2,642
+2,584
Anfernee Simons 58
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 149
+132
Anfernee Simons 17
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 408
+374
Anfernee Simons 34
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1,074
+1,065
Anfernee Simons 9
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 1,204
+1,193
Anfernee Simons 11
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 212
+208
Anfernee Simons 4
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1,234
+1,211
Anfernee Simons 23
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1,446
+1,419
Anfernee Simons 27
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 360
+345
Anfernee Simons 15
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 149
+140
Anfernee Simons 9
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 129
+128
Anfernee Simons 1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 328
+323
Anfernee Simons 5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 407
+392
Anfernee Simons 15

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 46.2%
+8.3
Anfernee Simons 37.9%
3-Point Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 36.5%
Anfernee Simons 50.0%
+13.5
Free Throw Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 89.2%
+7.4
Anfernee Simons 81.8%
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