Complete Stats Comparison of Dirk Nowitzki and John Stockton

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Dirk Nowitzki and John Stockton 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 / 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)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		21
seasons
John Stockton2
(assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		19
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)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		15
Playoffs
John Stockton2
(assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		19
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		12
stats		1
stat
John Stockton2
stats		2
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki10
stats		10
stats		2
stats
John Stockton2
stats		4
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 had better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while John Stockton had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Dirk Nowitzki had better averages in points (+7.6), field goals made (+2.6), 3-pointers made (+0.7), free throws made (+1.6), offensive rebounds (+0.4), defensive rebounds (+4.5), total rebounds (+4.8) and blocks (+0.6)
- John Stockton had better averages in assists (+8.1) and steals (+1.4)
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- John Stockton had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.2) and personal fouls (+0.2)
- Dirk Nowitzki had higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.5), 3-pointers attempted (+1.9) and free throws attempted (+1.5)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dirk Nowitzki 20.7
+7.6
John Stockton 13.1
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 7.3
+2.6
John Stockton 4.7
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 15.6
+6.5
John Stockton 9.1
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1.3
+0.7
John Stockton 0.6
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 3.4
+1.9
John Stockton 1.5
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 4.8
+1.6
John Stockton 3.2
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 5.4
+1.5
John Stockton 3.9
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
+0.4
John Stockton 0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 6.6
+4.5
John Stockton 2.1
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 7.5
+4.8
John Stockton 2.7
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4
John Stockton 10.5
+8.1
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
John Stockton 2.2
+1.4
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
+0.6
John Stockton 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 1.6
John Stockton 2.8
+1.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4
John Stockton 2.6
+0.2

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 blocks while John Stockton had more total assists and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Dirk Nowitzki played more years (+2) and games (+18), and had more points (+11,849), field goals made (+4,130), 3-pointers made (+1,137), free throws made (+2,452), offensive rebounds (+502), defensive rebounds (+6,936), total rebounds (+7,438) and blocks (+966)
- John Stockton had more assists (+12,155) and steals (+2,055)
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- John Stockton had more turnovers (+1,750) and personal fouls (+341)
- Dirk Nowitzki had more field goals attempted (+10,076), 3-pointers attempted (+3,007) and free throws attempted (+2,443)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dirk Nowitzki 21
+2
John Stockton 19
Games
Dirk Nowitzki 1,522
+18
John Stockton 1,504
Points
Dirk Nowitzki 31,560
+11,849
John Stockton 19,711
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 11,169
+4,130
John Stockton 7,039
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 23,734
+10,076
John Stockton 13,658
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1,982
+1,137
John Stockton 845
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 5,210
+3,007
John Stockton 2,203
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 7,240
+2,452
John Stockton 4,788
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 8,239
+2,443
John Stockton 5,796
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1,468
+502
John Stockton 966
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 10,021
+6,936
John Stockton 3,085
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 11,489
+7,438
John Stockton 4,051
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 3,651
John Stockton 15,806
+12,155
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 1,210
John Stockton 3,265
+2,055
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 1,281
+966
John Stockton 315
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2,494
John Stockton 4,244
+1,750
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 3,601
John Stockton 3,942
+341

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 47.1%
John Stockton 51.5%
+4.4
3-Point Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 38.0%
John Stockton 38.4%
+0.4
Free Throw Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 87.9%
+5.3
John Stockton 82.6%

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 John Stockton had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Dirk Nowitzki had better averages in points (+11.9), field goals made (+3.7), 3-pointers made (+0.4), free throws made (+4.0), offensive rebounds (+0.6), defensive rebounds (+6.0), total rebounds (+6.7) and blocks (+0.6)
- John Stockton had better averages in assists (+7.6) and steals (+0.9)
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- John Stockton had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.5) and personal fouls (+0.2)
- Dirk Nowitzki had higher averages in field goals attempted (+8.3), 3-pointers attempted (+0.9) and free throws attempted (+4.1)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dirk Nowitzki 25.3
+11.9
John Stockton 13.4
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 8.4
+3.7
John Stockton 4.7
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 18.2
+8.3
John Stockton 9.9
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
+0.4
John Stockton 0.6
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 2.8
+0.9
John Stockton 1.9
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 7.4
+4.0
John Stockton 3.4
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 8.3
+4.1
John Stockton 4.2
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1.5
+0.6
John Stockton 0.9
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 8.5
+6.0
John Stockton 2.5
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 10.0
+6.7
John Stockton 3.3
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 2.5
John Stockton 10.1
+7.6
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
John Stockton 1.9
+0.9
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 0.9
+0.6
John Stockton 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.3
John Stockton 2.8
+0.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.8
John Stockton 3.0
+0.2

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 blocks while John Stockton had more total assists and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Dirk Nowitzki had more points (+1,227), field goals made (+365), 3-pointers made (+38), free throws made (+459), offensive rebounds (+50), defensive rebounds (+788), total rebounds (+838) and blocks (+79)
- John Stockton played more years (+4) and games (+37), and had more assists (+1,479) and steals (+189)
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- John Stockton had more turnovers (+189) and personal fouls (+132)
- Dirk Nowitzki had more field goals attempted (+833), 3-pointers attempted (+67) and free throws attempted (+445)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dirk Nowitzki 15
John Stockton 19
+4
Games
Dirk Nowitzki 145
John Stockton 182
+37
Points
Dirk Nowitzki 3,663
+1,227
John Stockton 2,436
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1,220
+365
John Stockton 855
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 2,642
+833
John Stockton 1,809
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 149
+38
John Stockton 111
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 408
+67
John Stockton 341
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1,074
+459
John Stockton 615
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 1,204
+445
John Stockton 759
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 212
+50
John Stockton 162
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1,234
+788
John Stockton 446
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1,446
+838
John Stockton 608
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 360
John Stockton 1,839
+1,479
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 149
John Stockton 338
+189
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 129
+79
John Stockton 50
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 328
John Stockton 517
+189
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 407
John Stockton 539
+132

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 John Stockton had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 46.2%
John Stockton 47.3%
+1.1
3-Point Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 36.5%
+3.9
John Stockton 32.6%
Free Throw Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 89.2%
+8.2
John Stockton 81.0%
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