Complete Stats Comparison of Dirk Nowitzki and Metta World Peace

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Dirk Nowitzki and Metta World Peace 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, rebounds, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, blocks)		21
seasons
Metta World Peace2
(assists, steals)		1
(steals)		17
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)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		15
Playoffs
Metta World Peace2
(assists, steals)		0
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		11
stats		3
stats
Metta World Peace3
stats		3
stats		0
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki8
stats		12
stats		3
stats
Metta World Peace4
stats		2
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 and blocks while Metta World Peace had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Dirk Nowitzki had better averages in points (+7.5), field goals made (+2.6), 3-pointers made (+0.1), free throws made (+2.2), defensive rebounds (+3.3), total rebounds (+3.0) and blocks (+0.3)
- Metta World Peace had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.2), assists (+0.3) and steals (+0.9)
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- Metta World Peace had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.2) and personal fouls (+0.2)
- Dirk Nowitzki had higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.2) and free throws attempted (+1.8)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dirk Nowitzki 20.7
+7.5
Metta World Peace 13.2
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 7.3
+2.6
Metta World Peace 4.7
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 15.6
+4.2
Metta World Peace 11.4
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1.3
+0.1
Metta World Peace 1.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 3.4
Metta World Peace 3.4
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 4.8
+2.2
Metta World Peace 2.6
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 5.4
+1.8
Metta World Peace 3.6
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
Metta World Peace 1.2
+0.2
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 6.6
+3.3
Metta World Peace 3.3
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 7.5
+3.0
Metta World Peace 4.5
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4
Metta World Peace 2.7
+0.3
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
Metta World Peace 1.7
+0.9
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
+0.3
Metta World Peace 0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 1.6
Metta World Peace 1.8
+0.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4
Metta World Peace 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, assists and blocks while Metta World Peace had more total steals.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Dirk Nowitzki played more years (+4) and games (+531), and had more points (+18,502), field goals made (+6,503), 3-pointers made (+828), free throws made (+4,668), offensive rebounds (+309), defensive rebounds (+6,732), total rebounds (+7,041), assists (+1,020) and blocks (+759)
- Metta World Peace had more steals (+511)
- Dirk Nowitzki had more turnovers (+703) and personal fouls (+1,015)
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- Dirk Nowitzki had more field goals attempted (+12,468), 3-pointers attempted (+1,808) and free throws attempted (+4,643)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dirk Nowitzki 21
+4
Metta World Peace 17
Games
Dirk Nowitzki 1,522
+531
Metta World Peace 991
Points
Dirk Nowitzki 31,560
+18,502
Metta World Peace 13,058
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 11,169
+6,503
Metta World Peace 4,666
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 23,734
+12,468
Metta World Peace 11,266
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1,982
+828
Metta World Peace 1,154
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 5,210
+1,808
Metta World Peace 3,402
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 7,240
+4,668
Metta World Peace 2,572
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 8,239
+4,643
Metta World Peace 3,596
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1,468
+309
Metta World Peace 1,159
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 10,021
+6,732
Metta World Peace 3,289
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 11,489
+7,041
Metta World Peace 4,448
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 3,651
+1,020
Metta World Peace 2,631
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 1,210
Metta World Peace 1,721
+511
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 1,281
+759
Metta World Peace 522
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2,494
+703
Metta World Peace 1,791
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 3,601
+1,015
Metta World Peace 2,586

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 Metta World Peace.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 47.1%
+5.7
Metta World Peace 41.4%
3-Point Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 38.0%
+4.1
Metta World Peace 33.9%
Free Throw Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 87.9%
+16.4
Metta World Peace 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 and blocks while Metta World Peace had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Dirk Nowitzki had better averages in points (+11.4), field goals made (+3.3), free throws made (+5.2), offensive rebounds (+0.1), defensive rebounds (+5.1), total rebounds (+5.2) and blocks (+0.2)
- Metta World Peace had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.5), assists (+0.3) and steals (+0.5)
- Dirk Nowitzki had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.6)
- Metta World Peace had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.1)
- Dirk Nowitzki had higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.2) and free throws attempted (+5.2)
- Metta World Peace had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.1)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dirk Nowitzki 25.3
+11.4
Metta World Peace 13.9
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 8.4
+3.3
Metta World Peace 5.1
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 18.2
+5.2
Metta World Peace 13.0
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
Metta World Peace 1.5
+0.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 2.8
Metta World Peace 4.9
+2.1
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 7.4
+5.2
Metta World Peace 2.2
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 8.3
+5.2
Metta World Peace 3.1
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1.5
+0.1
Metta World Peace 1.4
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 8.5
+5.1
Metta World Peace 3.4
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 10.0
+5.2
Metta World Peace 4.8
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 2.5
Metta World Peace 2.8
+0.3
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
Metta World Peace 1.5
+0.5
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 0.9
+0.2
Metta World Peace 0.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.3
+0.6
Metta World Peace 1.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.8
Metta World Peace 2.9
+0.1

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 Metta World Peace.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Dirk Nowitzki played more years (+6) and games (+60), and had more points (+2,483), field goals made (+789), 3-pointers made (+21), free throws made (+884), offensive rebounds (+92), defensive rebounds (+946), total rebounds (+1,038), assists (+126), steals (+18) and blocks (+73)
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- Dirk Nowitzki had more turnovers (+187) and personal fouls (+163)
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- Dirk Nowitzki had more field goals attempted (+1,534) and free throws attempted (+938)
- Metta World Peace had more 3-pointers attempted (+7)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dirk Nowitzki 15
+6
Metta World Peace 9
Games
Dirk Nowitzki 145
+60
Metta World Peace 85
Points
Dirk Nowitzki 3,663
+2,483
Metta World Peace 1,180
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1,220
+789
Metta World Peace 431
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 2,642
+1,534
Metta World Peace 1,108
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 149
+21
Metta World Peace 128
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 408
Metta World Peace 415
+7
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1,074
+884
Metta World Peace 190
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 1,204
+938
Metta World Peace 266
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 212
+92
Metta World Peace 120
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1,234
+946
Metta World Peace 288
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1,446
+1,038
Metta World Peace 408
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 360
+126
Metta World Peace 234
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 149
+18
Metta World Peace 131
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 129
+73
Metta World Peace 56
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 328
+187
Metta World Peace 141
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 407
+163
Metta World Peace 244

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 Metta World Peace.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 46.2%
+7.3
Metta World Peace 38.9%
3-Point Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 36.5%
+5.7
Metta World Peace 30.8%
Free Throw Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 89.2%
+17.8
Metta World Peace 71.4%
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