Complete Stats Comparison of Dirk Nowitzki and J.R. Smith

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Dirk Nowitzki and J.R. Smith 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, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		21
seasons
J.R. Smith1
(steals)		0
16
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
J.R. Smith0
0
12
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki8
stats		12
stats		3
stats
J.R. Smith4
stats		2
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		2
stats
J.R. Smith3
stats		3
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, assists and blocks while J.R. Smith had better average in steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Dirk Nowitzki had better averages in points (+8.3), field goals made (+2.8), free throws made (+3.3), offensive rebounds (+0.5), defensive rebounds (+4.0), total rebounds (+4.4), assists (+0.3) and blocks (+0.6)
- J.R. Smith had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.7) and steals (+0.2)
- Dirk Nowitzki had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.3) and personal fouls (+0.2)
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- Dirk Nowitzki had higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.9) and free throws attempted (+3.4)
- J.R. Smith had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+1.9)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dirk Nowitzki 20.7
+8.3
J.R. Smith 12.4
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 7.3
+2.8
J.R. Smith 4.5
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 15.6
+4.9
J.R. Smith 10.7
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1.3
J.R. Smith 2.0
+0.7
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 3.4
J.R. Smith 5.3
+1.9
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 4.8
+3.3
J.R. Smith 1.5
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 5.4
+3.4
J.R. Smith 2.0
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
+0.5
J.R. Smith 0.5
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 6.6
+4.0
J.R. Smith 2.6
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 7.5
+4.4
J.R. Smith 3.1
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4
+0.3
J.R. Smith 2.1
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
J.R. Smith 1.0
+0.2
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
+0.6
J.R. Smith 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 1.6
+0.3
J.R. Smith 1.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4
+0.2
J.R. Smith 2.2

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Dirk Nowitzki had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than J.R. Smith.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Dirk Nowitzki played more years (+5) and games (+545), and had more points (+19,412), field goals made (+6,789), 3-pointers made (+52), free throws made (+5,782), offensive rebounds (+974), defensive rebounds (+7,442), total rebounds (+8,416), assists (+1,574), steals (+236) and blocks (+1,077)
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- Dirk Nowitzki had more turnovers (+1,179) and personal fouls (+1,410)
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- Dirk Nowitzki had more field goals attempted (+13,269), 3-pointers attempted (+32) and free throws attempted (+6,249)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dirk Nowitzki 21
+5
J.R. Smith 16
Games
Dirk Nowitzki 1,522
+545
J.R. Smith 977
Points
Dirk Nowitzki 31,560
+19,412
J.R. Smith 12,148
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 11,169
+6,789
J.R. Smith 4,380
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 23,734
+13,269
J.R. Smith 10,465
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1,982
+52
J.R. Smith 1,930
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 5,210
+32
J.R. Smith 5,178
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 7,240
+5,782
J.R. Smith 1,458
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 8,239
+6,249
J.R. Smith 1,990
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1,468
+974
J.R. Smith 494
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 10,021
+7,442
J.R. Smith 2,579
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 11,489
+8,416
J.R. Smith 3,073
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 3,651
+1,574
J.R. Smith 2,077
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 1,210
+236
J.R. Smith 974
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 1,281
+1,077
J.R. Smith 204
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2,494
+1,179
J.R. Smith 1,315
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 3,601
+1,410
J.R. Smith 2,191

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 J.R. Smith.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 47.1%
+5.2
J.R. Smith 41.9%
3-Point Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 38.0%
+0.7
J.R. Smith 37.3%
Free Throw Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 87.9%
+14.6
J.R. Smith 73.3%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Dirk Nowitzki had better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than J.R. Smith.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Dirk Nowitzki had better averages in points (+14.6), field goals made (+4.7), free throws made (+6.2), offensive rebounds (+1.1), defensive rebounds (+5.9), total rebounds (+7.0), assists (+1.2), steals (+0.1) and blocks (+0.6)
- J.R. Smith had better average in 3-pointers made (+1.1)
- Dirk Nowitzki had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.3) and personal fouls (+0.3)
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- Dirk Nowitzki had higher averages in field goals attempted (+8.9) and free throws attempted (+6.7)
- J.R. Smith had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.9)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dirk Nowitzki 25.3
+14.6
J.R. Smith 10.7
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 8.4
+4.7
J.R. Smith 3.7
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 18.2
+8.9
J.R. Smith 9.3
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
J.R. Smith 2.1
+1.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 2.8
J.R. Smith 5.7
+2.9
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 7.4
+6.2
J.R. Smith 1.2
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 8.3
+6.7
J.R. Smith 1.6
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1.5
+1.1
J.R. Smith 0.4
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 8.5
+5.9
J.R. Smith 2.6
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 10.0
+7.0
J.R. Smith 3.0
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 2.5
+1.2
J.R. Smith 1.3
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
+0.1
J.R. Smith 0.9
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 0.9
+0.6
J.R. Smith 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.3
+1.3
J.R. Smith 1.0
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.8
+0.3
J.R. Smith 2.5

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Dirk Nowitzki had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than J.R. Smith.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Dirk Nowitzki played more years (+3) and games (+5), and had more points (+2,170), field goals made (+701), free throws made (+913), offensive rebounds (+154), defensive rebounds (+868), total rebounds (+1,022), assists (+173), steals (+22) and blocks (+91)
- J.R. Smith had more 3-pointers made (+145)
- Dirk Nowitzki had more turnovers (+185) and personal fouls (+52)
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- Dirk Nowitzki had more field goals attempted (+1,336) and free throws attempted (+976)
- J.R. Smith had more 3-pointers attempted (+393)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dirk Nowitzki 15
+3
J.R. Smith 12
Games
Dirk Nowitzki 145
+5
J.R. Smith 140
Points
Dirk Nowitzki 3,663
+2,170
J.R. Smith 1,493
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1,220
+701
J.R. Smith 519
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 2,642
+1,336
J.R. Smith 1,306
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 149
J.R. Smith 294
+145
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 408
J.R. Smith 801
+393
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1,074
+913
J.R. Smith 161
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 1,204
+976
J.R. Smith 228
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 212
+154
J.R. Smith 58
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1,234
+868
J.R. Smith 366
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1,446
+1,022
J.R. Smith 424
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 360
+173
J.R. Smith 187
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 149
+22
J.R. Smith 127
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 129
+91
J.R. Smith 38
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 328
+185
J.R. Smith 143
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 407
+52
J.R. Smith 355

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 J.R. Smith had better 3-point percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 46.2%
+6.5
J.R. Smith 39.7%
3-Point Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 36.5%
J.R. Smith 36.7%
+0.2
Free Throw Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 89.2%
+18.6
J.R. Smith 70.6%
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