Complete Stats Comparison of Dirk Nowitzki and Myles Turner

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Dirk Nowitzki and Myles Turner 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)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		21
seasons
Myles Turner1
(blocks)		1
(blocks)		10
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)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		15
Playoffs
Myles Turner1
(blocks)		0
7
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		2
stats
Myles Turner3
stats		3
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki8
stats		12
stats		1
stat
Myles Turner3
stats		2
stats		2
stats
they are tied1
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 has better averages in points, rebounds, assists and steals while Myles Turner has better average in blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Dirk Nowitzki has better averages in points (+6.6), field goals made (+2.1), 3-pointers made (+0.1), free throws made (+2.3), defensive rebounds (+1.2), total rebounds (+0.7), assists (+1.1) and steals (+0.1)
- Myles Turner has better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.4) and blocks (+1.4)
- Dirk Nowitzki has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.2)
- Myles Turner has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.5)
- Dirk Nowitzki has higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.2), 3-pointers attempted (+0.1) and free throws attempted (+2.2)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dirk Nowitzki 20.7
+6.6
Myles Turner 14.1
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 7.3
+2.1
Myles Turner 5.2
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 15.6
+5.2
Myles Turner 10.4
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1.3
+0.1
Myles Turner 1.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 3.4
+0.1
Myles Turner 3.3
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 4.8
+2.3
Myles Turner 2.5
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 5.4
+2.2
Myles Turner 3.2
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
Myles Turner 1.4
+0.4
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 6.6
+1.2
Myles Turner 5.4
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 7.5
+0.7
Myles Turner 6.8
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4
+1.1
Myles Turner 1.3
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
+0.1
Myles Turner 0.7
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
Myles Turner 2.2
+1.4
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 1.6
+0.2
Myles Turner 1.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4
Myles Turner 2.9
+0.5

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 has more total points, rebounds, assists and steals while Myles Turner has more total blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Dirk Nowitzki played more years (+11) and games (+880), and has more points (+22,529), field goals made (+7,833), 3-pointers made (+1,226), free throws made (+5,637), offensive rebounds (+562), defensive rebounds (+6,578), total rebounds (+7,140), assists (+2,838) and steals (+770)
- Myles Turner has more blocks (+131)
- Dirk Nowitzki has more turnovers (+1,585) and personal fouls (+1,720)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has more field goals attempted (+17,051), 3-pointers attempted (+3,122) and free throws attempted (+6,161)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dirk Nowitzki 21
+11
Myles Turner 10
Games
Dirk Nowitzki 1,522
+880
Myles Turner 642
Points
Dirk Nowitzki 31,560
+22,529
Myles Turner 9,031
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 11,169
+7,833
Myles Turner 3,336
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 23,734
+17,051
Myles Turner 6,683
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1,982
+1,226
Myles Turner 756
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 5,210
+3,122
Myles Turner 2,088
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 7,240
+5,637
Myles Turner 1,603
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 8,239
+6,161
Myles Turner 2,078
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1,468
+562
Myles Turner 906
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 10,021
+6,578
Myles Turner 3,443
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 11,489
+7,140
Myles Turner 4,349
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 3,651
+2,838
Myles Turner 813
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 1,210
+770
Myles Turner 440
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 1,281
Myles Turner 1,412
+131
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2,494
+1,585
Myles Turner 909
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 3,601
+1,720
Myles Turner 1,881

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 47.1%
Myles Turner 49.9%
+2.8
3-Point Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 38.0%
+1.8
Myles Turner 36.2%
Free Throw Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 87.9%
+10.8
Myles Turner 77.1%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Dirk Nowitzki has better averages in points, rebounds, assists and steals while Myles Turner has better average in blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Dirk Nowitzki has better averages in points (+11.5), field goals made (+3.3), free throws made (+5.1), defensive rebounds (+3.9), total rebounds (+4.0), assists (+1.2) and steals (+0.5)
- Myles Turner has better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.3) and blocks (+1.0)
- Dirk Nowitzki has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.6)
- Myles Turner has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.3)
- Dirk Nowitzki has higher averages in field goals attempted (+8.0) and free throws attempted (+5.1)
- Myles Turner has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+0.6)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dirk Nowitzki 25.3
+11.5
Myles Turner 13.8
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 8.4
+3.3
Myles Turner 5.1
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 18.2
+8.0
Myles Turner 10.2
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
Myles Turner 1.3
+0.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 2.8
Myles Turner 3.4
+0.6
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 7.4
+5.1
Myles Turner 2.3
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 8.3
+5.1
Myles Turner 3.2
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1.5
Myles Turner 1.5
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 8.5
+3.9
Myles Turner 4.6
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 10.0
+4.0
Myles Turner 6.0
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 2.5
+1.2
Myles Turner 1.3
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
+0.5
Myles Turner 0.5
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 0.9
Myles Turner 1.9
+1.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.3
+0.6
Myles Turner 1.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.8
Myles Turner 3.1
+0.3

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 Myles Turner.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Dirk Nowitzki played more years (+8) and games (+79), and has more points (+2,753), field goals made (+884), 3-pointers made (+64), free throws made (+921), offensive rebounds (+115), defensive rebounds (+932), total rebounds (+1,047), assists (+273), steals (+116) and blocks (+3)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has more turnovers (+216) and personal fouls (+204)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has more field goals attempted (+1,970), 3-pointers attempted (+183) and free throws attempted (+993)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dirk Nowitzki 15
+8
Myles Turner 7
Games
Dirk Nowitzki 145
+79
Myles Turner 66
Points
Dirk Nowitzki 3,663
+2,753
Myles Turner 910
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1,220
+884
Myles Turner 336
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 2,642
+1,970
Myles Turner 672
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 149
+64
Myles Turner 85
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 408
+183
Myles Turner 225
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1,074
+921
Myles Turner 153
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 1,204
+993
Myles Turner 211
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 212
+115
Myles Turner 97
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1,234
+932
Myles Turner 302
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1,446
+1,047
Myles Turner 399
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 360
+273
Myles Turner 87
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 149
+116
Myles Turner 33
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 129
+3
Myles Turner 126
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 328
+216
Myles Turner 112
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 407
+204
Myles Turner 203

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 46.2%
Myles Turner 50.0%
+3.8
3-Point Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 36.5%
Myles Turner 37.8%
+1.3
Free Throw Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 89.2%
+16.7
Myles Turner 72.5%
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