Complete Stats Comparison of Dirk Nowitzki and Michael Porter Jr.

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Dirk Nowitzki and Michael Porter Jr. 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

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 Nowitzki5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)
5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)
21
seasons
Michael Porter Jr.0
0
6
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
Michael Porter Jr.0
0
5
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
1
stat
Michael Porter Jr.4
stats
2
stats
2
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
Michael Porter Jr.3
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, Dirk Nowitzki has better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Michael Porter Jr..

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Dirk Nowitzki has better averages in points (+4.5), field goals made (+1.1), free throws made (+3.3), defensive rebounds (+1.6), total rebounds (+1.1), assists (+1.0), steals (+0.2) and blocks (+0.2)
- Michael Porter Jr. has better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.1) and offensive rebounds (+0.4)
- Dirk Nowitzki has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.4) and personal fouls (+0.5)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.3) and free throws attempted (+3.5)
- Michael Porter Jr. has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.6)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Dirk Nowitzki 20.7
+4.5
Michael Porter Jr. 16.2
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 7.3
+1.1
Michael Porter Jr. 6.2
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 15.6
+3.3
Michael Porter Jr. 12.3
Dirk Nowitzki 1.3
Michael Porter Jr. 2.4
+1.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 3.4
Michael Porter Jr. 6.0
+2.6
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 4.8
+3.3
Michael Porter Jr. 1.5
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 5.4
+3.5
Michael Porter Jr. 1.9
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
Michael Porter Jr. 1.4
+0.4
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 6.6
+1.6
Michael Porter Jr. 5.0
Dirk Nowitzki 7.5
+1.1
Michael Porter Jr. 6.4
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4
+1.0
Michael Porter Jr. 1.4
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
+0.2
Michael Porter Jr. 0.6
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
+0.2
Michael Porter Jr. 0.6
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 1.6
+0.4
Michael Porter Jr. 1.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4
+0.5
Michael Porter Jr. 1.9

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Dirk Nowitzki has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Michael Porter Jr..

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Dirk Nowitzki played more years (+15) and games (+1,177), and has more points (+25,963), field goals made (+9,046), 3-pointers made (+1,139), free throws made (+6,732), offensive rebounds (+994), defensive rebounds (+8,286), total rebounds (+9,280), assists (+3,166), steals (+1,004) and blocks (+1,080)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has more turnovers (+2,092) and personal fouls (+2,935)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has more field goals attempted (+19,487), 3-pointers attempted (+3,136) and free throws attempted (+7,600)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Dirk Nowitzki 21
+15
Michael Porter Jr. 6
Dirk Nowitzki 1,522
+1,177
Michael Porter Jr. 345
Dirk Nowitzki 31,560
+25,963
Michael Porter Jr. 5,597
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 11,169
+9,046
Michael Porter Jr. 2,123
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 23,734
+19,487
Michael Porter Jr. 4,247
Dirk Nowitzki 1,982
+1,139
Michael Porter Jr. 843
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 5,210
+3,136
Michael Porter Jr. 2,074
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 7,240
+6,732
Michael Porter Jr. 508
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 8,239
+7,600
Michael Porter Jr. 639
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1,468
+994
Michael Porter Jr. 474
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 10,021
+8,286
Michael Porter Jr. 1,735
Dirk Nowitzki 11,489
+9,280
Michael Porter Jr. 2,209
Dirk Nowitzki 3,651
+3,166
Michael Porter Jr. 485
Dirk Nowitzki 1,210
+1,004
Michael Porter Jr. 206
Dirk Nowitzki 1,281
+1,080
Michael Porter Jr. 201
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2,494
+2,092
Michael Porter Jr. 402
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 3,601
+2,935
Michael Porter Jr. 666

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Michael Porter Jr. has better field goal percentage and 3-point percentage while Dirk Nowitzki has better free throw percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 47.1%
Michael Porter Jr. 50.0%
+2.9
3-Point Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 38.0%
Michael Porter Jr. 40.6%
+2.6
Free Throw Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 87.9%
+8.4
Michael Porter Jr. 79.5%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Dirk Nowitzki has better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Michael Porter Jr..

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Dirk Nowitzki has better averages in points (+12.3), field goals made (+3.7), free throws made (+6.1), offensive rebounds (+0.5), defensive rebounds (+2.7), total rebounds (+3.2), assists (+1.4), steals (+0.3) and blocks (+0.4)
- Michael Porter Jr. has better average in 3-pointers made (+1.2)
- Dirk Nowitzki has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.2) and personal fouls (+0.5)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has higher averages in field goals attempted (+7.5) and free throws attempted (+6.6)
- Michael Porter Jr. has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+3.1)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Dirk Nowitzki 25.3
+12.3
Michael Porter Jr. 13.0
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 8.4
+3.7
Michael Porter Jr. 4.7
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 18.2
+7.5
Michael Porter Jr. 10.7
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
Michael Porter Jr. 2.2
+1.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 2.8
Michael Porter Jr. 5.9
+3.1
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 7.4
+6.1
Michael Porter Jr. 1.3
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 8.3
+6.6
Michael Porter Jr. 1.7
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1.5
+0.5
Michael Porter Jr. 1.0
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 8.5
+2.7
Michael Porter Jr. 5.8
Dirk Nowitzki 10.0
+3.2
Michael Porter Jr. 6.8
Dirk Nowitzki 2.5
+1.4
Michael Porter Jr. 1.1
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
+0.3
Michael Porter Jr. 0.7
Dirk Nowitzki 0.9
+0.4
Michael Porter Jr. 0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.3
+1.2
Michael Porter Jr. 1.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.8
+0.5
Michael Porter Jr. 2.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Dirk Nowitzki has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Michael Porter Jr..

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Dirk Nowitzki played more years (+10) and games (+70), and has more points (+2,689), field goals made (+864), free throws made (+978), offensive rebounds (+137), defensive rebounds (+799), total rebounds (+936), assists (+278), steals (+95) and blocks (+93)
- Michael Porter Jr. has more 3-pointers made (+17)
- Dirk Nowitzki has more turnovers (+247) and personal fouls (+238)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has more field goals attempted (+1,843) and free throws attempted (+1,079)
- Michael Porter Jr. has more 3-pointers attempted (+36)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Dirk Nowitzki 15
+10
Michael Porter Jr. 5
Dirk Nowitzki 145
+70
Michael Porter Jr. 75
Dirk Nowitzki 3,663
+2,689
Michael Porter Jr. 974
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1,220
+864
Michael Porter Jr. 356
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 2,642
+1,843
Michael Porter Jr. 799
Dirk Nowitzki 149
Michael Porter Jr. 166
+17
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 408
Michael Porter Jr. 444
+36
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1,074
+978
Michael Porter Jr. 96
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 1,204
+1,079
Michael Porter Jr. 125
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 212
+137
Michael Porter Jr. 75
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1,234
+799
Michael Porter Jr. 435
Dirk Nowitzki 1,446
+936
Michael Porter Jr. 510
Dirk Nowitzki 360
+278
Michael Porter Jr. 82
Dirk Nowitzki 149
+95
Michael Porter Jr. 54
Dirk Nowitzki 129
+93
Michael Porter Jr. 36
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 328
+247
Michael Porter Jr. 81
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 407
+238
Michael Porter Jr. 169

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Dirk Nowitzki has better field goal percentage and free throw percentage while Michael Porter Jr. has better 3-point percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 46.2%
+1.6
Michael Porter Jr. 44.6%
3-Point Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 36.5%
Michael Porter Jr. 37.4%
+0.9
Free Throw Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 89.2%
+12.4
Michael Porter Jr. 76.8%