Complete Stats Comparison of Dirk Nowitzki and Ivica Zubac

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Dirk Nowitzki and Ivica Zubac 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, assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		21
seasons
Ivica Zubac2
(rebounds, blocks)		0
10
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
Ivica Zubac0
0
6
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki7
stats		11
stats		2
stats
Ivica Zubac4
stats		3
stats		1
stat
they are tied1
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
Ivica Zubac3
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, assists and steals while Ivica Zubac has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Dirk Nowitzki has better averages in points (+10.3), field goals made (+3.0), 3-pointers made (+1.3), free throws made (+3.0), defensive rebounds (+1.0), assists (+1.0) and steals (+0.4)
- Ivica Zubac has better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.7), total rebounds (+0.8) and blocks (+0.2)
- Dirk Nowitzki has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.4)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has higher averages in field goals attempted (+8.6), 3-pointers attempted (+3.4) and free throws attempted (+2.9)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dirk Nowitzki 20.7
+10.3
Ivica Zubac 10.4
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 7.3
+3.0
Ivica Zubac 4.3
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 15.6
+8.6
Ivica Zubac 7.0
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1.3
+1.3
Ivica Zubac 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 3.4
+3.4
Ivica Zubac 0.0
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 4.8
+3.0
Ivica Zubac 1.8
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 5.4
+2.9
Ivica Zubac 2.5
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
Ivica Zubac 2.7
+1.7
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 6.6
+1.0
Ivica Zubac 5.6
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 7.5
Ivica Zubac 8.3
+0.8
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4
+1.0
Ivica Zubac 1.4
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
+0.4
Ivica Zubac 0.4
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
Ivica Zubac 1.0
+0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 1.6
+0.4
Ivica Zubac 1.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4
Ivica Zubac 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 Ivica Zubac.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Dirk Nowitzki played more years (+11) and games (+910), and has more points (+25,170), field goals made (+8,522), 3-pointers made (+1,981), free throws made (+6,145), defensive rebounds (+6,599), total rebounds (+6,435), assists (+2,787), steals (+980) and blocks (+679)
- Ivica Zubac has more offensive rebounds (+164)
- Dirk Nowitzki has more turnovers (+1,734) and personal fouls (+2,156)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has more field goals attempted (+19,434), 3-pointers attempted (+5,198) and free throws attempted (+6,729)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dirk Nowitzki 21
+11
Ivica Zubac 10
Games
Dirk Nowitzki 1,522
+910
Ivica Zubac 612
Points
Dirk Nowitzki 31,560
+25,170
Ivica Zubac 6,390
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 11,169
+8,522
Ivica Zubac 2,647
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 23,734
+19,434
Ivica Zubac 4,300
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1,982
+1,981
Ivica Zubac 1
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 5,210
+5,198
Ivica Zubac 12
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 7,240
+6,145
Ivica Zubac 1,095
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 8,239
+6,729
Ivica Zubac 1,510
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1,468
Ivica Zubac 1,632
+164
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 10,021
+6,599
Ivica Zubac 3,422
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 11,489
+6,435
Ivica Zubac 5,054
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 3,651
+2,787
Ivica Zubac 864
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 1,210
+980
Ivica Zubac 230
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 1,281
+679
Ivica Zubac 602
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2,494
+1,734
Ivica Zubac 760
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 3,601
+2,156
Ivica Zubac 1,445

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Dirk Nowitzki has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Ivica Zubac has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 47.1%
Ivica Zubac 61.6%
+14.5
3-Point Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 38.0%
+29.7
Ivica Zubac 8.3%
Free Throw Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 87.9%
+15.4
Ivica Zubac 72.5%

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 Ivica Zubac.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Dirk Nowitzki has better averages in points (+15.5), field goals made (+4.6), 3-pointers made (+1.0), free throws made (+5.3), defensive rebounds (+3.8), total rebounds (+2.5), assists (+1.7), steals (+0.6) and blocks (+0.2)
- Ivica Zubac has better average in offensive rebounds (+1.3)
- Dirk Nowitzki has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.1) and personal fouls (+0.5)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has higher averages in field goals attempted (+11.8), 3-pointers attempted (+2.8) and free throws attempted (+5.4)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dirk Nowitzki 25.3
+15.5
Ivica Zubac 9.8
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 8.4
+4.6
Ivica Zubac 3.8
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 18.2
+11.8
Ivica Zubac 6.4
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
+1.0
Ivica Zubac 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 2.8
+2.8
Ivica Zubac 0.0
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 7.4
+5.3
Ivica Zubac 2.1
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 8.3
+5.4
Ivica Zubac 2.9
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1.5
Ivica Zubac 2.8
+1.3
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 8.5
+3.8
Ivica Zubac 4.7
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 10.0
+2.5
Ivica Zubac 7.5
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 2.5
+1.7
Ivica Zubac 0.8
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
+0.6
Ivica Zubac 0.4
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 0.9
+0.2
Ivica Zubac 0.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.3
+1.1
Ivica Zubac 1.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.8
+0.5
Ivica Zubac 2.3

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 Ivica Zubac.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Dirk Nowitzki played more years (+9) and games (+93), and has more points (+3,153), field goals made (+1,020), 3-pointers made (+149), free throws made (+964), offensive rebounds (+66), defensive rebounds (+991), total rebounds (+1,057), assists (+319), steals (+130) and blocks (+94)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has more turnovers (+266) and personal fouls (+287)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has more field goals attempted (+2,307), 3-pointers attempted (+408) and free throws attempted (+1,053)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dirk Nowitzki 15
+9
Ivica Zubac 6
Games
Dirk Nowitzki 145
+93
Ivica Zubac 52
Points
Dirk Nowitzki 3,663
+3,153
Ivica Zubac 510
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1,220
+1,020
Ivica Zubac 200
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 2,642
+2,307
Ivica Zubac 335
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 149
+149
Ivica Zubac 0
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 408
+408
Ivica Zubac 0
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1,074
+964
Ivica Zubac 110
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 1,204
+1,053
Ivica Zubac 151
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 212
+66
Ivica Zubac 146
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1,234
+991
Ivica Zubac 243
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1,446
+1,057
Ivica Zubac 389
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 360
+319
Ivica Zubac 41
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 149
+130
Ivica Zubac 19
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 129
+94
Ivica Zubac 35
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 328
+266
Ivica Zubac 62
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 407
+287
Ivica Zubac 120

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 46.2%
Ivica Zubac 59.7%
+13.5
3-Point Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 36.5%
+36.5
Ivica Zubac 0%
Free Throw Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 89.2%
+16.4
Ivica Zubac 72.8%
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