Complete Stats Comparison of Dirk Nowitzki and Russell Westbrook

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Dirk Nowitzki and Russell Westbrook 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 Nowitzki2
(rebounds, blocks)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		21
seasons
Russell Westbrook3
(points, assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		18
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)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		15
Playoffs
Russell Westbrook2
(assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		14
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki6
stats		10
stats		3
stats
Russell Westbrook5
stats		4
stats		0
stats
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki8
stats		9
stats		3
stats
Russell Westbrook4
stats		5
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, Russell Westbrook has better averages in points, assists and steals while Dirk Nowitzki has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Dirk Nowitzki has better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.2), defensive rebounds (+1.2), total rebounds (+0.5) and blocks (+0.5)
- Russell Westbrook has better averages in points (+0.3), field goals made (+0.3), offensive rebounds (+0.6), assists (+5.6) and steals (+0.8)
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- Russell Westbrook has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+2.3) and personal fouls (+0.2)
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- Russell Westbrook has higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.7), 3-pointers attempted (+0.3) and free throws attempted (+0.8)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dirk Nowitzki 20.7
Russell Westbrook 21.0
+0.3
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 7.3
Russell Westbrook 7.6
+0.3
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 15.6
Russell Westbrook 17.3
+1.7
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1.3
+0.2
Russell Westbrook 1.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 3.4
Russell Westbrook 3.7
+0.3
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 4.8
Russell Westbrook 4.8
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 5.4
Russell Westbrook 6.2
+0.8
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
Russell Westbrook 1.6
+0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 6.6
+1.2
Russell Westbrook 5.4
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 7.5
+0.5
Russell Westbrook 7.0
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4
Russell Westbrook 8.0
+5.6
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
Russell Westbrook 1.6
+0.8
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
+0.5
Russell Westbrook 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 1.6
Russell Westbrook 3.9
+2.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4
Russell Westbrook 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 has more total points, rebounds and blocks while Russell Westbrook has more total assists and steals.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Dirk Nowitzki played more years (+3) and games (+253), and has more points (+4,888), field goals made (+1,566), 3-pointers made (+553), free throws made (+1,203), defensive rebounds (+3,152), total rebounds (+2,595) and blocks (+871)
- Russell Westbrook has more offensive rebounds (+557), assists (+6,502) and steals (+792)
- Dirk Nowitzki has more personal fouls (+365)
- Russell Westbrook has more turnovers (+2,442)
- Dirk Nowitzki has more field goals attempted (+1,835), 3-pointers attempted (+559) and free throws attempted (+409)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dirk Nowitzki 21
+3
Russell Westbrook 18
Games
Dirk Nowitzki 1,522
+253
Russell Westbrook 1,269
Points
Dirk Nowitzki 31,560
+4,888
Russell Westbrook 26,672
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 11,169
+1,566
Russell Westbrook 9,603
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 23,734
+1,835
Russell Westbrook 21,899
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1,982
+553
Russell Westbrook 1,429
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 5,210
+559
Russell Westbrook 4,651
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 7,240
+1,203
Russell Westbrook 6,037
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 8,239
+409
Russell Westbrook 7,830
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1,468
Russell Westbrook 2,025
+557
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 10,021
+3,152
Russell Westbrook 6,869
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 11,489
+2,595
Russell Westbrook 8,894
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 3,651
Russell Westbrook 10,153
+6,502
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 1,210
Russell Westbrook 2,002
+792
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 1,281
+871
Russell Westbrook 410
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2,494
Russell Westbrook 4,936
+2,442
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 3,601
+365
Russell Westbrook 3,236

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Dirk Nowitzki has better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Russell Westbrook.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 47.1%
+3.2
Russell Westbrook 43.9%
3-Point Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 38.0%
+7.3
Russell Westbrook 30.7%
Free Throw Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 87.9%
+10.8
Russell Westbrook 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 and blocks while Russell Westbrook has better averages in assists and steals.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Dirk Nowitzki has better averages in points (+2.8), field goals made (+0.6), free throws made (+1.9), defensive rebounds (+3.6), total rebounds (+3.3) and blocks (+0.6)
- Russell Westbrook has better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.4), offensive rebounds (+0.3), assists (+4.6) and steals (+0.7)
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- Russell Westbrook has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.4) and personal fouls (+0.1)
- Dirk Nowitzki has higher average in free throws attempted (+1.6)
- Russell Westbrook has higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.1) and 3-pointers attempted (+1.8)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dirk Nowitzki 25.3
+2.8
Russell Westbrook 22.5
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 8.4
+0.6
Russell Westbrook 7.8
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 18.2
Russell Westbrook 19.3
+1.1
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
Russell Westbrook 1.4
+0.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 2.8
Russell Westbrook 4.6
+1.8
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 7.4
+1.9
Russell Westbrook 5.5
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 8.3
+1.6
Russell Westbrook 6.7
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1.5
Russell Westbrook 1.8
+0.3
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 8.5
+3.6
Russell Westbrook 4.9
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 10.0
+3.3
Russell Westbrook 6.7
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 2.5
Russell Westbrook 7.1
+4.6
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
Russell Westbrook 1.7
+0.7
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 0.9
+0.6
Russell Westbrook 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.3
Russell Westbrook 3.7
+1.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.8
Russell Westbrook 2.9
+0.1

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Dirk Nowitzki has more total points, rebounds and blocks while Russell Westbrook has more total assists and steals.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Dirk Nowitzki played more years (+1) and games (+10), and has more points (+628), field goals made (+164), free throws made (+338), defensive rebounds (+570), total rebounds (+541) and blocks (+87)
- Russell Westbrook has more 3-pointers made (+38), offensive rebounds (+29), assists (+595) and steals (+74)
- Dirk Nowitzki has more personal fouls (+16)
- Russell Westbrook has more turnovers (+173)
- Dirk Nowitzki has more field goals attempted (+33) and free throws attempted (+306)
- Russell Westbrook has more 3-pointers attempted (+217)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dirk Nowitzki 15
+1
Russell Westbrook 14
Games
Dirk Nowitzki 145
+10
Russell Westbrook 135
Points
Dirk Nowitzki 3,663
+628
Russell Westbrook 3,035
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1,220
+164
Russell Westbrook 1,056
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 2,642
+33
Russell Westbrook 2,609
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 149
Russell Westbrook 187
+38
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 408
Russell Westbrook 625
+217
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1,074
+338
Russell Westbrook 736
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 1,204
+306
Russell Westbrook 898
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 212
Russell Westbrook 241
+29
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1,234
+570
Russell Westbrook 664
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1,446
+541
Russell Westbrook 905
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 360
Russell Westbrook 955
+595
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 149
Russell Westbrook 223
+74
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 129
+87
Russell Westbrook 42
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 328
Russell Westbrook 501
+173
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 407
+16
Russell Westbrook 391

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Dirk Nowitzki has better field goal percentage, 3-point percentage and free throw percentage than Russell Westbrook.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 46.2%
+5.7
Russell Westbrook 40.5%
3-Point Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 36.5%
+6.6
Russell Westbrook 29.9%
Free Throw Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 89.2%
+7.2
Russell Westbrook 82.0%
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