Complete Stats Comparison of Dirk Nowitzki and Derrick White

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Dirk Nowitzki and Derrick White 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 Nowitzki2
(points, rebounds)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		21
seasons
Derrick White3
(assists, steals, blocks)		0
9
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, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		15
Playoffs
Derrick White1
(assists)		0
6
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
Dirk Nowitzki6
stats		12
stats		3
stats
Derrick White6
stats		2
stats		0
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki7
stats		11
stats		2
stats
Derrick White4
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, Derrick White has better averages in assists, steals and blocks while Dirk Nowitzki has better averages in points and rebounds.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Dirk Nowitzki has better averages in points (+7.4), field goals made (+2.7), free throws made (+2.7), offensive rebounds (+0.4), defensive rebounds (+3.5) and total rebounds (+3.8)
- Derrick White has better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.7), assists (+1.8), steals (+0.1) and blocks (+0.1)
- Dirk Nowitzki has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.2) and personal fouls (+0.3)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.3) and free throws attempted (+2.9)
- Derrick White has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.0)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dirk Nowitzki 20.7
+7.4
Derrick White 13.3
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 7.3
+2.7
Derrick White 4.6
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 15.6
+5.3
Derrick White 10.3
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1.3
Derrick White 2.0
+0.7
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 3.4
Derrick White 5.4
+2.0
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 4.8
+2.7
Derrick White 2.1
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 5.4
+2.9
Derrick White 2.5
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
+0.4
Derrick White 0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 6.6
+3.5
Derrick White 3.1
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 7.5
+3.8
Derrick White 3.7
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4
Derrick White 4.2
+1.8
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
Derrick White 0.9
+0.1
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
Derrick White 0.9
+0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 1.6
+0.2
Derrick White 1.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4
+0.3
Derrick White 2.1

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 Derrick White.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Dirk Nowitzki played more years (+12) and games (+998), and has more points (+24,617), field goals made (+8,769), 3-pointers made (+939), free throws made (+6,140), offensive rebounds (+1,151), defensive rebounds (+8,403), total rebounds (+9,554), assists (+1,432), steals (+763) and blocks (+796)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has more turnovers (+1,742) and personal fouls (+2,512)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has more field goals attempted (+18,324), 3-pointers attempted (+2,368) and free throws attempted (+6,948)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dirk Nowitzki 21
+12
Derrick White 9
Games
Dirk Nowitzki 1,522
+998
Derrick White 524
Points
Dirk Nowitzki 31,560
+24,617
Derrick White 6,943
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 11,169
+8,769
Derrick White 2,400
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 23,734
+18,324
Derrick White 5,410
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1,982
+939
Derrick White 1,043
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 5,210
+2,368
Derrick White 2,842
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 7,240
+6,140
Derrick White 1,100
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 8,239
+6,948
Derrick White 1,291
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1,468
+1,151
Derrick White 317
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 10,021
+8,403
Derrick White 1,618
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 11,489
+9,554
Derrick White 1,935
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 3,651
+1,432
Derrick White 2,219
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 1,210
+763
Derrick White 447
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 1,281
+796
Derrick White 485
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2,494
+1,742
Derrick White 752
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 3,601
+2,512
Derrick White 1,089

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 47.1%
+2.7
Derrick White 44.4%
3-Point Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 38.0%
+1.3
Derrick White 36.7%
Free Throw Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 87.9%
+2.7
Derrick White 85.2%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Dirk Nowitzki has better averages in points (+12.0), field goals made (+3.8), free throws made (+5.5), offensive rebounds (+0.8), defensive rebounds (+5.7), total rebounds (+6.5) and steals (+0.2)
- Derrick White has better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.3) and assists (+0.4)
- Dirk Nowitzki has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.2) and personal fouls (+0.8)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has higher averages in field goals attempted (+8.2) and free throws attempted (+6.1)
- Derrick White has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.9)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dirk Nowitzki 25.3
+12.0
Derrick White 13.3
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 8.4
+3.8
Derrick White 4.6
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 18.2
+8.2
Derrick White 10.0
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
Derrick White 2.3
+1.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 2.8
Derrick White 5.7
+2.9
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 7.4
+5.5
Derrick White 1.9
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 8.3
+6.1
Derrick White 2.2
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1.5
+0.8
Derrick White 0.7
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 8.5
+5.7
Derrick White 2.8
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 10.0
+6.5
Derrick White 3.5
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 2.5
Derrick White 2.9
+0.4
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
+0.2
Derrick White 0.8
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 0.9
Derrick White 0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.3
+1.2
Derrick White 1.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.8
+0.8
Derrick White 2.0

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 Derrick White.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Dirk Nowitzki played more years (+9) and games (+62), and has more points (+2,562), field goals made (+842), free throws made (+916), offensive rebounds (+157), defensive rebounds (+1,002), total rebounds (+1,159), assists (+119), steals (+85) and blocks (+54)
- Derrick White has more 3-pointers made (+38)
- Dirk Nowitzki has more turnovers (+237) and personal fouls (+240)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has more field goals attempted (+1,813) and free throws attempted (+1,019)
- Derrick White has more 3-pointers attempted (+69)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dirk Nowitzki 15
+9
Derrick White 6
Games
Dirk Nowitzki 145
+62
Derrick White 83
Points
Dirk Nowitzki 3,663
+2,562
Derrick White 1,101
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1,220
+842
Derrick White 378
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 2,642
+1,813
Derrick White 829
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 149
Derrick White 187
+38
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 408
Derrick White 477
+69
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1,074
+916
Derrick White 158
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 1,204
+1,019
Derrick White 185
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 212
+157
Derrick White 55
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1,234
+1,002
Derrick White 232
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1,446
+1,159
Derrick White 287
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 360
+119
Derrick White 241
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 149
+85
Derrick White 64
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 129
+54
Derrick White 75
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 328
+237
Derrick White 91
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 407
+240
Derrick White 167

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 Derrick White has better 3-point percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 46.2%
+0.6
Derrick White 45.6%
3-Point Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 36.5%
Derrick White 39.2%
+2.7
Free Throw Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 89.2%
+3.8
Derrick White 85.4%
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