Complete Stats Comparison of Dirk Nowitzki and David Robinson

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Dirk Nowitzki and David Robinson 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 Nowitzki0
3
(points, rebounds, assists)		21
seasons
David Robinson5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		2
(steals, blocks)		14
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Dirk Nowitzki2
(points, assists)		3
(points, rebounds, assists)		15
Playoffs
David Robinson3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)		2
(steals, blocks)		12
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki3
stats		9
stats		2
stats
David Robinson9
stats		5
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki7
stats		10
stats		2
stats
David Robinson4
stats		4
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, David Robinson had better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Dirk Nowitzki.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Dirk Nowitzki had better average in 3-pointers made (+1.3)
- David Robinson had better averages in points (+0.4), field goals made (+0.2), free throws made (+1.3), offensive rebounds (+2.1), defensive rebounds (+0.9), total rebounds (+3.1), assists (+0.1), steals (+0.6) and blocks (+2.2)
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- David Robinson had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.8) and personal fouls (+0.5)
- Dirk Nowitzki had higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.2) and 3-pointers attempted (+3.3)
- David Robinson had higher average in free throws attempted (+2.9)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dirk Nowitzki 20.7
David Robinson 21.1
+0.4
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 7.3
David Robinson 7.5
+0.2
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 15.6
+1.2
David Robinson 14.4
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1.3
+1.3
David Robinson 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 3.4
+3.3
David Robinson 0.1
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 4.8
David Robinson 6.1
+1.3
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 5.4
David Robinson 8.3
+2.9
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
David Robinson 3.1
+2.1
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 6.6
David Robinson 7.5
+0.9
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 7.5
David Robinson 10.6
+3.1
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4
David Robinson 2.5
+0.1
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
David Robinson 1.4
+0.6
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
David Robinson 3.0
+2.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 1.6
David Robinson 2.4
+0.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4
David Robinson 2.9
+0.5

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Dirk Nowitzki had more total points, rebounds and assists while David Robinson had more total steals and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Dirk Nowitzki played more years (+7) and games (+535), and had more points (+10,770), field goals made (+3,804), 3-pointers made (+1,957), free throws made (+1,205), defensive rebounds (+2,607), total rebounds (+992) and assists (+1,210)
- David Robinson had more offensive rebounds (+1,615), steals (+178) and blocks (+1,673)
- Dirk Nowitzki had more turnovers (+77) and personal fouls (+766)
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- Dirk Nowitzki had more field goals attempted (+9,513), 3-pointers attempted (+5,110) and free throws attempted (+38)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dirk Nowitzki 21
+7
David Robinson 14
Games
Dirk Nowitzki 1,522
+535
David Robinson 987
Points
Dirk Nowitzki 31,560
+10,770
David Robinson 20,790
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 11,169
+3,804
David Robinson 7,365
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 23,734
+9,513
David Robinson 14,221
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1,982
+1,957
David Robinson 25
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 5,210
+5,110
David Robinson 100
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 7,240
+1,205
David Robinson 6,035
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 8,239
+38
David Robinson 8,201
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1,468
David Robinson 3,083
+1,615
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 10,021
+2,607
David Robinson 7,414
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 11,489
+992
David Robinson 10,497
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 3,651
+1,210
David Robinson 2,441
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 1,210
David Robinson 1,388
+178
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 1,281
David Robinson 2,954
+1,673
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2,494
+77
David Robinson 2,417
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 3,601
+766
David Robinson 2,835

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Dirk Nowitzki had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while David Robinson had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 47.1%
David Robinson 51.8%
+4.7
3-Point Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 38.0%
+13.0
David Robinson 25.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 87.9%
+14.3
David Robinson 73.6%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, David Robinson had better averages in rebounds, steals and blocks while Dirk Nowitzki had better averages in points and assists.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Dirk Nowitzki had better averages in points (+7.2), field goals made (+2.2), 3-pointers made (+1.0), free throws made (+1.8), defensive rebounds (+0.9) and assists (+0.2)
- David Robinson had better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.5), total rebounds (+0.6), steals (+0.2) and blocks (+1.6)
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- David Robinson had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.6)
- Dirk Nowitzki had higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.2), 3-pointers attempted (+2.7) and free throws attempted (+0.4)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dirk Nowitzki 25.3
+7.2
David Robinson 18.1
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 8.4
+2.2
David Robinson 6.2
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 18.2
+5.2
David Robinson 13.0
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
+1.0
David Robinson 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 2.8
+2.7
David Robinson 0.1
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 7.4
+1.8
David Robinson 5.6
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 8.3
+0.4
David Robinson 7.9
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1.5
David Robinson 3.0
+1.5
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 8.5
+0.9
David Robinson 7.6
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 10.0
David Robinson 10.6
+0.6
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 2.5
+0.2
David Robinson 2.3
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
David Robinson 1.2
+0.2
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 0.9
David Robinson 2.5
+1.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.3
David Robinson 2.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.8
David Robinson 3.4
+0.6

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Dirk Nowitzki had more total points, rebounds and assists while David Robinson had more total steals and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Dirk Nowitzki played more years (+3) and games (+22), and had more points (+1,442), field goals made (+452), 3-pointers made (+148), free throws made (+390), defensive rebounds (+300), total rebounds (+145) and assists (+80)
- David Robinson had more offensive rebounds (+155), steals (+2) and blocks (+183)
- Dirk Nowitzki had more turnovers (+48)
- David Robinson had more personal fouls (+16)
- Dirk Nowitzki had more field goals attempted (+1,038), 3-pointers attempted (+398) and free throws attempted (+238)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dirk Nowitzki 15
+3
David Robinson 12
Games
Dirk Nowitzki 145
+22
David Robinson 123
Points
Dirk Nowitzki 3,663
+1,442
David Robinson 2,221
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1,220
+452
David Robinson 768
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 2,642
+1,038
David Robinson 1,604
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 149
+148
David Robinson 1
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 408
+398
David Robinson 10
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1,074
+390
David Robinson 684
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 1,204
+238
David Robinson 966
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 212
David Robinson 367
+155
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1,234
+300
David Robinson 934
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1,446
+145
David Robinson 1,301
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 360
+80
David Robinson 280
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 149
David Robinson 151
+2
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 129
David Robinson 312
+183
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 328
+48
David Robinson 280
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 407
David Robinson 423
+16

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Dirk Nowitzki had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while David Robinson had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 46.2%
David Robinson 47.9%
+1.7
3-Point Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 36.5%
+26.5
David Robinson 10.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 89.2%
+18.4
David Robinson 70.8%
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