Complete Stats Comparison of Dirk Nowitzki and Scottie Pippen

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Dirk Nowitzki and Scottie Pippen 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
(points, rebounds)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		21
seasons
Scottie Pippen2
(assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		17
seasons
they are tied1
(blocks)
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Dirk Nowitzki2
(points, rebounds)		1
(points)		15
Playoffs
Scottie Pippen2
(assists, steals)		4
(rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		16
Playoffs
they are tied1
(blocks)

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		10
stats		2
stats
Scottie Pippen3
stats		4
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 Nowitzki7
stats		5
stats		3
stats
Scottie Pippen3
stats		9
stats		0
stats
they are tied2
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 and rebounds while Scottie Pippen had better averages in assists and steals. They are tied in blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Dirk Nowitzki had better averages in points (+4.6), field goals made (+1.0), 3-pointers made (+0.5), free throws made (+2.1), defensive rebounds (+2.0) and total rebounds (+1.1)
- Scottie Pippen had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.8), assists (+2.8) and steals (+1.2)
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- Scottie Pippen had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.2) and personal fouls (+0.4)
- Dirk Nowitzki had higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.3), 3-pointers attempted (+0.9) and free throws attempted (+1.6)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dirk Nowitzki 20.7
+4.6
Scottie Pippen 16.1
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 7.3
+1.0
Scottie Pippen 6.3
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 15.6
+2.3
Scottie Pippen 13.3
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1.3
+0.5
Scottie Pippen 0.8
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 3.4
+0.9
Scottie Pippen 2.5
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 4.8
+2.1
Scottie Pippen 2.7
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 5.4
+1.6
Scottie Pippen 3.8
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
Scottie Pippen 1.8
+0.8
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 6.6
+2.0
Scottie Pippen 4.6
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 7.5
+1.1
Scottie Pippen 6.4
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4
Scottie Pippen 5.2
+2.8
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
Scottie Pippen 2.0
+1.2
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
Scottie Pippen 0.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 1.6
Scottie Pippen 2.8
+1.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4
Scottie Pippen 2.8
+0.4

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 and blocks while Scottie Pippen had more total assists and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Dirk Nowitzki played more years (+4) and games (+344), and had more points (+12,620), field goals made (+3,749), 3-pointers made (+1,004), free throws made (+4,118), defensive rebounds (+4,595), total rebounds (+3,995) and blocks (+334)
- Scottie Pippen had more offensive rebounds (+600), assists (+2,484) and steals (+1,097)
- Dirk Nowitzki had more personal fouls (+272)
- Scottie Pippen had more turnovers (+763)
- Dirk Nowitzki had more field goals attempted (+8,034), 3-pointers attempted (+2,208) and free throws attempted (+3,802)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dirk Nowitzki 21
+4
Scottie Pippen 17
Games
Dirk Nowitzki 1,522
+344
Scottie Pippen 1,178
Points
Dirk Nowitzki 31,560
+12,620
Scottie Pippen 18,940
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 11,169
+3,749
Scottie Pippen 7,420
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 23,734
+8,034
Scottie Pippen 15,700
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1,982
+1,004
Scottie Pippen 978
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 5,210
+2,208
Scottie Pippen 3,002
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 7,240
+4,118
Scottie Pippen 3,122
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 8,239
+3,802
Scottie Pippen 4,437
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1,468
Scottie Pippen 2,068
+600
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 10,021
+4,595
Scottie Pippen 5,426
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 11,489
+3,995
Scottie Pippen 7,494
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 3,651
Scottie Pippen 6,135
+2,484
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 1,210
Scottie Pippen 2,307
+1,097
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 1,281
+334
Scottie Pippen 947
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2,494
Scottie Pippen 3,257
+763
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 3,601
+272
Scottie Pippen 3,329

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 Scottie Pippen had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 47.1%
Scottie Pippen 47.3%
+0.2
3-Point Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 38.0%
+5.4
Scottie Pippen 32.6%
Free Throw Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 87.9%
+17.5
Scottie Pippen 70.4%

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 and rebounds while Scottie Pippen had better averages in assists and steals. They are tied in blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Dirk Nowitzki had better averages in points (+7.8), field goals made (+2.0), free throws made (+3.7), defensive rebounds (+3.1) and total rebounds (+2.4)
- Scottie Pippen had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.7), assists (+2.5) and steals (+0.9)
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- Scottie Pippen had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.6) and personal fouls (+0.5)
- Dirk Nowitzki had higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.7) and free throws attempted (+3.2)
- Scottie Pippen had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+0.4)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dirk Nowitzki 25.3
+7.8
Scottie Pippen 17.5
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 8.4
+2.0
Scottie Pippen 6.4
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 18.2
+3.7
Scottie Pippen 14.5
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
Scottie Pippen 1.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 2.8
Scottie Pippen 3.2
+0.4
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 7.4
+3.7
Scottie Pippen 3.7
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 8.3
+3.2
Scottie Pippen 5.1
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1.5
Scottie Pippen 2.2
+0.7
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 8.5
+3.1
Scottie Pippen 5.4
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 10.0
+2.4
Scottie Pippen 7.6
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 2.5
Scottie Pippen 5.0
+2.5
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
Scottie Pippen 1.9
+0.9
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 0.9
Scottie Pippen 0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.3
Scottie Pippen 2.9
+0.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.8
Scottie Pippen 3.3
+0.5

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Dirk Nowitzki had more points (+21), free throws made (+302) and defensive rebounds (+117)
- Scottie Pippen played more years (+1) and games (+63), and had more field goals made (+115), 3-pointers made (+51), offensive rebounds (+254), total rebounds (+137), assists (+688), steals (+246) and blocks (+56)
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- Scottie Pippen had more turnovers (+274) and personal fouls (+280)
- Dirk Nowitzki had more free throws attempted (+137)
- Scottie Pippen had more field goals attempted (+367) and 3-pointers attempted (+252)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dirk Nowitzki 15
Scottie Pippen 16
+1
Games
Dirk Nowitzki 145
Scottie Pippen 208
+63
Points
Dirk Nowitzki 3,663
+21
Scottie Pippen 3,642
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1,220
Scottie Pippen 1,335
+115
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 2,642
Scottie Pippen 3,009
+367
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 149
Scottie Pippen 200
+51
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 408
Scottie Pippen 660
+252
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1,074
+302
Scottie Pippen 772
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 1,204
+137
Scottie Pippen 1,067
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 212
Scottie Pippen 466
+254
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1,234
+117
Scottie Pippen 1,117
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1,446
Scottie Pippen 1,583
+137
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 360
Scottie Pippen 1,048
+688
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 149
Scottie Pippen 395
+246
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 129
Scottie Pippen 185
+56
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 328
Scottie Pippen 602
+274
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 407
Scottie Pippen 687
+280

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 Scottie Pippen.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 46.2%
+1.8
Scottie Pippen 44.4%
3-Point Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 36.5%
+6.2
Scottie Pippen 30.3%
Free Throw Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 89.2%
+16.8
Scottie Pippen 72.4%
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