Complete Stats Comparison of Dirk Nowitzki and Kendrick Perkins

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Dirk Nowitzki and Kendrick Perkins 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)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		21
seasons
Kendrick Perkins1
(blocks)		0
14
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
Kendrick Perkins1
(blocks)		1
(blocks)		9
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki9
stats		12
stats		2
stats
Kendrick Perkins2
stats		2
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		11
stats		2
stats
Kendrick Perkins3
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 steals while Kendrick Perkins had better average in blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Dirk Nowitzki had better averages in points (+15.3), field goals made (+5.1), 3-pointers made (+1.3), free throws made (+3.8), defensive rebounds (+2.5), total rebounds (+1.7), assists (+1.4) and steals (+0.5)
- Kendrick Perkins had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.7) and blocks (+0.4)
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- Kendrick Perkins had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.3)
- Dirk Nowitzki had higher averages in field goals attempted (+11.5), 3-pointers attempted (+3.4) and free throws attempted (+3.7)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dirk Nowitzki 20.7
+15.3
Kendrick Perkins 5.4
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 7.3
+5.1
Kendrick Perkins 2.2
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 15.6
+11.5
Kendrick Perkins 4.1
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1.3
+1.3
Kendrick Perkins 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 3.4
+3.4
Kendrick Perkins 0.0
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 4.8
+3.8
Kendrick Perkins 1.0
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 5.4
+3.7
Kendrick Perkins 1.7
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
Kendrick Perkins 1.7
+0.7
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 6.6
+2.5
Kendrick Perkins 4.1
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 7.5
+1.7
Kendrick Perkins 5.8
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4
+1.4
Kendrick Perkins 1.0
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
+0.5
Kendrick Perkins 0.3
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
Kendrick Perkins 1.2
+0.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 1.6
Kendrick Perkins 1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4
Kendrick Perkins 2.7
+0.3

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 Kendrick Perkins.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Dirk Nowitzki played more years (+7) and games (+740), and had more points (+27,346), field goals made (+9,464), 3-pointers made (+1,982), free throws made (+6,436), offensive rebounds (+163), defensive rebounds (+6,794), total rebounds (+6,957), assists (+2,838), steals (+947) and blocks (+378)
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- Dirk Nowitzki had more turnovers (+1,261) and personal fouls (+1,459)
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- Dirk Nowitzki had more field goals attempted (+20,515), 3-pointers attempted (+5,196) and free throws attempted (+6,886)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dirk Nowitzki 21
+7
Kendrick Perkins 14
Games
Dirk Nowitzki 1,522
+740
Kendrick Perkins 782
Points
Dirk Nowitzki 31,560
+27,346
Kendrick Perkins 4,214
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 11,169
+9,464
Kendrick Perkins 1,705
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 23,734
+20,515
Kendrick Perkins 3,219
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1,982
+1,982
Kendrick Perkins 0
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 5,210
+5,196
Kendrick Perkins 14
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 7,240
+6,436
Kendrick Perkins 804
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 8,239
+6,886
Kendrick Perkins 1,353
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1,468
+163
Kendrick Perkins 1,305
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 10,021
+6,794
Kendrick Perkins 3,227
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 11,489
+6,957
Kendrick Perkins 4,532
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 3,651
+2,838
Kendrick Perkins 813
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 1,210
+947
Kendrick Perkins 263
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 1,281
+378
Kendrick Perkins 903
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2,494
+1,261
Kendrick Perkins 1,233
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 3,601
+1,459
Kendrick Perkins 2,142

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 47.1%
Kendrick Perkins 53.0%
+5.9
3-Point Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 38.0%
+38.0
Kendrick Perkins 0.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 87.9%
+28.5
Kendrick Perkins 59.4%

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 Kendrick Perkins had better average in blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Dirk Nowitzki had better averages in points (+20.2), field goals made (+6.4), 3-pointers made (+1.0), free throws made (+6.3), defensive rebounds (+4.5), total rebounds (+4.1), assists (+1.8) and steals (+0.6)
- Kendrick Perkins had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.4) and blocks (+0.2)
- Dirk Nowitzki had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.8)
- Kendrick Perkins had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.4)
- Dirk Nowitzki had higher averages in field goals attempted (+14.2), 3-pointers attempted (+2.8) and free throws attempted (+6.7)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dirk Nowitzki 25.3
+20.2
Kendrick Perkins 5.1
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 8.4
+6.4
Kendrick Perkins 2.0
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 18.2
+14.2
Kendrick Perkins 4.0
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
+1.0
Kendrick Perkins 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 2.8
+2.8
Kendrick Perkins 0.0
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 7.4
+6.3
Kendrick Perkins 1.1
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 8.3
+6.7
Kendrick Perkins 1.6
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1.5
Kendrick Perkins 1.9
+0.4
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 8.5
+4.5
Kendrick Perkins 4.0
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 10.0
+4.1
Kendrick Perkins 5.9
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 2.5
+1.8
Kendrick Perkins 0.7
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
+0.6
Kendrick Perkins 0.4
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 0.9
Kendrick Perkins 1.1
+0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.3
+0.8
Kendrick Perkins 1.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.8
Kendrick Perkins 3.2
+0.4

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 Kendrick Perkins had more total blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Dirk Nowitzki played more years (+6) and games (+2), and had more points (+2,928), field goals made (+930), 3-pointers made (+149), free throws made (+919), defensive rebounds (+660), total rebounds (+603), assists (+258) and steals (+96)
- Kendrick Perkins had more offensive rebounds (+57) and blocks (+27)
- Dirk Nowitzki had more turnovers (+110)
- Kendrick Perkins had more personal fouls (+46)
- Dirk Nowitzki had more field goals attempted (+2,064), 3-pointers attempted (+404) and free throws attempted (+970)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dirk Nowitzki 15
+6
Kendrick Perkins 9
Games
Dirk Nowitzki 145
+2
Kendrick Perkins 143
Points
Dirk Nowitzki 3,663
+2,928
Kendrick Perkins 735
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1,220
+930
Kendrick Perkins 290
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 2,642
+2,064
Kendrick Perkins 578
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 149
+149
Kendrick Perkins 0
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 408
+404
Kendrick Perkins 4
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1,074
+919
Kendrick Perkins 155
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 1,204
+970
Kendrick Perkins 234
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 212
Kendrick Perkins 269
+57
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1,234
+660
Kendrick Perkins 574
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1,446
+603
Kendrick Perkins 843
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 360
+258
Kendrick Perkins 102
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 149
+96
Kendrick Perkins 53
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 129
Kendrick Perkins 156
+27
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 328
+110
Kendrick Perkins 218
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 407
Kendrick Perkins 453
+46

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 Kendrick Perkins had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 46.2%
Kendrick Perkins 50.2%
+4.0
3-Point Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 36.5%
+36.5
Kendrick Perkins 0.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 89.2%
+23.0
Kendrick Perkins 66.2%
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