Complete Stats Comparison of Dirk Nowitzki and Jermaine O'Neal

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Dirk Nowitzki and Jermaine O'Neal 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, assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		21
seasons
Jermaine O'Neal1
(blocks)		1
(blocks)		18
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Dirk Nowitzki4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		15
Playoffs
Jermaine O'Neal1
(blocks)		1
(blocks)		14
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki10
stats		10
stats		3
stats
Jermaine O'Neal2
stats		4
stats		0
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki9
stats		11
stats		3
stats
Jermaine O'Neal3
stats		3
stats		0
stats

- "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, assists and steals while Jermaine O'Neal had better average in blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Dirk Nowitzki had better averages in points (+7.5), field goals made (+2.2), 3-pointers made (+1.3), free throws made (+1.8), defensive rebounds (+1.4), total rebounds (+0.3), assists (+1.0) and steals (+0.3)
- Jermaine O'Neal had better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.0) and blocks (+1.0)
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- Jermaine O'Neal had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.3) and personal fouls (+0.5)
- Dirk Nowitzki had higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.7), 3-pointers attempted (+3.3) and free throws attempted (+1.2)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dirk Nowitzki 20.7
+7.5
Jermaine O'Neal 13.2
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 7.3
+2.2
Jermaine O'Neal 5.1
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 15.6
+4.7
Jermaine O'Neal 10.9
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1.3
+1.3
Jermaine O'Neal 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 3.4
+3.3
Jermaine O'Neal 0.1
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 4.8
+1.8
Jermaine O'Neal 3.0
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 5.4
+1.2
Jermaine O'Neal 4.2
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
Jermaine O'Neal 2.0
+1.0
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 6.6
+1.4
Jermaine O'Neal 5.2
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 7.5
+0.3
Jermaine O'Neal 7.2
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4
+1.0
Jermaine O'Neal 1.4
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
+0.3
Jermaine O'Neal 0.5
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
Jermaine O'Neal 1.8
+1.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 1.6
Jermaine O'Neal 1.9
+0.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4
Jermaine O'Neal 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, assists and steals while Jermaine O'Neal had more total blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Dirk Nowitzki played more years (+3) and games (+511), and had more points (+18,251), field goals made (+6,025), 3-pointers made (+1,968), free throws made (+4,233), defensive rebounds (+4,751), total rebounds (+4,228), assists (+2,282) and steals (+740)
- Jermaine O'Neal had more offensive rebounds (+523) and blocks (+539)
- Dirk Nowitzki had more turnovers (+622) and personal fouls (+705)
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- Dirk Nowitzki had more field goals attempted (+12,709), 3-pointers attempted (+5,115) and free throws attempted (+4,031)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dirk Nowitzki 21
+3
Jermaine O'Neal 18
Games
Dirk Nowitzki 1,522
+511
Jermaine O'Neal 1,011
Points
Dirk Nowitzki 31,560
+18,251
Jermaine O'Neal 13,309
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 11,169
+6,025
Jermaine O'Neal 5,144
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 23,734
+12,709
Jermaine O'Neal 11,025
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1,982
+1,968
Jermaine O'Neal 14
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 5,210
+5,115
Jermaine O'Neal 95
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 7,240
+4,233
Jermaine O'Neal 3,007
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 8,239
+4,031
Jermaine O'Neal 4,208
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1,468
Jermaine O'Neal 1,991
+523
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 10,021
+4,751
Jermaine O'Neal 5,270
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 11,489
+4,228
Jermaine O'Neal 7,261
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 3,651
+2,282
Jermaine O'Neal 1,369
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 1,210
+740
Jermaine O'Neal 470
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 1,281
Jermaine O'Neal 1,820
+539
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2,494
+622
Jermaine O'Neal 1,872
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 3,601
+705
Jermaine O'Neal 2,896

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 Jermaine O'Neal.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 47.1%
+0.4
Jermaine O'Neal 46.7%
3-Point Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 38.0%
+23.3
Jermaine O'Neal 14.7%
Free Throw Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 87.9%
+16.4
Jermaine O'Neal 71.5%

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, assists and steals while Jermaine O'Neal had better average in blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Dirk Nowitzki had better averages in points (+13.7), field goals made (+4.1), 3-pointers made (+1.0), free throws made (+4.3), defensive rebounds (+3.6), total rebounds (+3.5), assists (+1.5) and steals (+0.6)
- Jermaine O'Neal had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.1) and blocks (+0.8)
- Dirk Nowitzki had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.6)
- Jermaine O'Neal had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.1)
- Dirk Nowitzki had higher averages in field goals attempted (+8.2), 3-pointers attempted (+2.6) and free throws attempted (+4.0)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dirk Nowitzki 25.3
+13.7
Jermaine O'Neal 11.6
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 8.4
+4.1
Jermaine O'Neal 4.3
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 18.2
+8.2
Jermaine O'Neal 10.0
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
+1.0
Jermaine O'Neal 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 2.8
+2.6
Jermaine O'Neal 0.2
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 7.4
+4.3
Jermaine O'Neal 3.1
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 8.3
+4.0
Jermaine O'Neal 4.3
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1.5
Jermaine O'Neal 1.6
+0.1
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 8.5
+3.6
Jermaine O'Neal 4.9
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 10.0
+3.5
Jermaine O'Neal 6.5
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 2.5
+1.5
Jermaine O'Neal 1.0
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
+0.6
Jermaine O'Neal 0.4
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 0.9
Jermaine O'Neal 1.7
+0.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.3
+0.6
Jermaine O'Neal 1.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.8
Jermaine O'Neal 2.9
+0.1

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, assists and steals while Jermaine O'Neal had more total blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Dirk Nowitzki played more years (+1) and games (+48), and had more points (+2,539), field goals made (+807), 3-pointers made (+149), free throws made (+776), offensive rebounds (+56), defensive rebounds (+759), total rebounds (+815), assists (+261) and steals (+114)
- Jermaine O'Neal had more blocks (+38)
- Dirk Nowitzki had more turnovers (+167) and personal fouls (+121)
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- Dirk Nowitzki had more field goals attempted (+1,672), 3-pointers attempted (+392) and free throws attempted (+789)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dirk Nowitzki 15
+1
Jermaine O'Neal 14
Games
Dirk Nowitzki 145
+48
Jermaine O'Neal 97
Points
Dirk Nowitzki 3,663
+2,539
Jermaine O'Neal 1,124
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1,220
+807
Jermaine O'Neal 413
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 2,642
+1,672
Jermaine O'Neal 970
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 149
+149
Jermaine O'Neal 0
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 408
+392
Jermaine O'Neal 16
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1,074
+776
Jermaine O'Neal 298
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 1,204
+789
Jermaine O'Neal 415
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 212
+56
Jermaine O'Neal 156
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1,234
+759
Jermaine O'Neal 475
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1,446
+815
Jermaine O'Neal 631
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 360
+261
Jermaine O'Neal 99
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 149
+114
Jermaine O'Neal 35
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 129
Jermaine O'Neal 167
+38
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 328
+167
Jermaine O'Neal 161
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 407
+121
Jermaine O'Neal 286

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Dirk Nowitzki had better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Jermaine O'Neal.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 46.2%
+3.6
Jermaine O'Neal 42.6%
3-Point Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 36.5%
+36.5
Jermaine O'Neal 0.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 89.2%
+17.4
Jermaine O'Neal 71.8%
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