Complete Stats Comparison of Dirk Nowitzki and Deron Williams

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Dirk Nowitzki and Deron Williams 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 Nowitzki3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		21
seasons
Deron Williams2
(assists, steals)		1
(assists)		12
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Dirk Nowitzki3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		15
Playoffs
Deron Williams1
(assists)		1
(assists)		9
Playoffs
they are tied1
(steals)

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki9
stats		11
stats		3
stats
Deron Williams3
stats		3
stats		0
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki8
stats		11
stats		2
stats
Deron Williams3
stats		3
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 had better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Deron Williams had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Dirk Nowitzki had better averages in points (+4.4), field goals made (+1.5), free throws made (+1.4), offensive rebounds (+0.6), defensive rebounds (+3.9), total rebounds (+4.4) and blocks (+0.6)
- Deron Williams had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.1), assists (+5.7) and steals (+0.2)
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- Deron Williams had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.2) and personal fouls (+0.1)
- Dirk Nowitzki had higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.6) and free throws attempted (+1.3)
- Deron Williams had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+0.5)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dirk Nowitzki 20.7
+4.4
Deron Williams 16.3
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 7.3
+1.5
Deron Williams 5.8
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 15.6
+2.6
Deron Williams 13.0
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1.3
Deron Williams 1.4
+0.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 3.4
Deron Williams 3.9
+0.5
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 4.8
+1.4
Deron Williams 3.4
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 5.4
+1.3
Deron Williams 4.1
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
+0.6
Deron Williams 0.4
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 6.6
+3.9
Deron Williams 2.7
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 7.5
+4.4
Deron Williams 3.1
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4
Deron Williams 8.1
+5.7
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
Deron Williams 1.0
+0.2
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
+0.6
Deron Williams 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 1.6
Deron Williams 2.8
+1.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4
Deron Williams 2.5
+0.1

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, steals and blocks while Deron Williams had more total assists.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Dirk Nowitzki played more years (+9) and games (+677), and had more points (+17,756), field goals made (+6,295), 3-pointers made (+804), free throws made (+4,362), offensive rebounds (+1,115), defensive rebounds (+7,755), total rebounds (+8,870), steals (+343) and blocks (+1,075)
- Deron Williams had more assists (+3,168)
- Dirk Nowitzki had more turnovers (+92) and personal fouls (+1,469)
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- Dirk Nowitzki had more field goals attempted (+12,770), 3-pointers attempted (+1,914) and free throws attempted (+4,737)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dirk Nowitzki 21
+9
Deron Williams 12
Games
Dirk Nowitzki 1,522
+677
Deron Williams 845
Points
Dirk Nowitzki 31,560
+17,756
Deron Williams 13,804
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 11,169
+6,295
Deron Williams 4,874
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 23,734
+12,770
Deron Williams 10,964
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1,982
+804
Deron Williams 1,178
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 5,210
+1,914
Deron Williams 3,296
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 7,240
+4,362
Deron Williams 2,878
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 8,239
+4,737
Deron Williams 3,502
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1,468
+1,115
Deron Williams 353
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 10,021
+7,755
Deron Williams 2,266
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 11,489
+8,870
Deron Williams 2,619
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 3,651
Deron Williams 6,819
+3,168
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 1,210
+343
Deron Williams 867
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 1,281
+1,075
Deron Williams 206
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2,494
+92
Deron Williams 2,402
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 3,601
+1,469
Deron Williams 2,132

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Dirk Nowitzki had better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Deron Williams.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 47.1%
+2.6
Deron Williams 44.5%
3-Point Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 38.0%
+2.3
Deron Williams 35.7%
Free Throw Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 87.9%
+5.7
Deron Williams 82.2%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Dirk Nowitzki had better averages in points (+9.6), field goals made (+3.1), free throws made (+3.8), offensive rebounds (+1.0), defensive rebounds (+5.9), total rebounds (+6.8) and blocks (+0.7)
- Deron Williams had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.5) and assists (+4.5)
- Dirk Nowitzki had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.1)
- Deron Williams had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.4)
- Dirk Nowitzki had higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.2) and free throws attempted (+3.8)
- Deron Williams had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+1.1)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dirk Nowitzki 25.3
+9.6
Deron Williams 15.7
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 8.4
+3.1
Deron Williams 5.3
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 18.2
+6.2
Deron Williams 12.0
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
Deron Williams 1.5
+0.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 2.8
Deron Williams 3.9
+1.1
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 7.4
+3.8
Deron Williams 3.6
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 8.3
+3.8
Deron Williams 4.5
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1.5
+1.0
Deron Williams 0.5
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 8.5
+5.9
Deron Williams 2.6
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 10.0
+6.8
Deron Williams 3.2
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 2.5
Deron Williams 7.0
+4.5
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
Deron Williams 1.0
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 0.9
+0.7
Deron Williams 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.3
Deron Williams 2.7
+0.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.8
+0.1
Deron Williams 2.7

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, steals and blocks while Deron Williams had more total assists.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Dirk Nowitzki played more years (+6) and games (+55), and had more points (+2,251), field goals made (+746), 3-pointers made (+12), free throws made (+747), offensive rebounds (+165), defensive rebounds (+997), total rebounds (+1,162), steals (+58) and blocks (+108)
- Deron Williams had more assists (+270)
- Dirk Nowitzki had more turnovers (+84) and personal fouls (+168)
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- Dirk Nowitzki had more field goals attempted (+1,561), 3-pointers attempted (+59) and free throws attempted (+797)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dirk Nowitzki 15
+6
Deron Williams 9
Games
Dirk Nowitzki 145
+55
Deron Williams 90
Points
Dirk Nowitzki 3,663
+2,251
Deron Williams 1,412
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1,220
+746
Deron Williams 474
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 2,642
+1,561
Deron Williams 1,081
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 149
+12
Deron Williams 137
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 408
+59
Deron Williams 349
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1,074
+747
Deron Williams 327
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 1,204
+797
Deron Williams 407
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 212
+165
Deron Williams 47
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1,234
+997
Deron Williams 237
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1,446
+1,162
Deron Williams 284
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 360
Deron Williams 630
+270
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 149
+58
Deron Williams 91
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 129
+108
Deron Williams 21
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 328
+84
Deron Williams 244
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 407
+168
Deron Williams 239

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 46.2%
+2.4
Deron Williams 43.8%
3-Point Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 36.5%
Deron Williams 39.3%
+2.8
Free Throw Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 89.2%
+8.9
Deron Williams 80.3%
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