Complete Stats Comparison of Dirk Nowitzki and Victor Wembanyama

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Dirk Nowitzki and Victor Wembanyama 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 Nowitzki0
5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		21
seasons
Victor Wembanyama5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		0
2
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
Victor Wembanyama0
0
0
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki2
stats		12
stats		3
stats
Victor Wembanyama10
stats		2
stats		0
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki10
stats		12
stats		3
stats
Victor Wembanyama2
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, Victor Wembanyama has better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Dirk Nowitzki.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Dirk Nowitzki has better average in free throws made (+1.0)
- Victor Wembanyama has better averages in points (+1.8), field goals made (+0.9), 3-pointers made (+1.0), offensive rebounds (+1.1), defensive rebounds (+2.1), total rebounds (+3.3), assists (+1.4), steals (+0.4) and blocks (+2.9)
- Dirk Nowitzki has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.2)
- Victor Wembanyama has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.9)
- Dirk Nowitzki has higher average in free throws attempted (+0.6)
- Victor Wembanyama has higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.9) and 3-pointers attempted (+3.4)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dirk Nowitzki 20.7
Victor Wembanyama 22.5
+1.8
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 7.3
Victor Wembanyama 8.2
+0.9
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 15.6
Victor Wembanyama 17.5
+1.9
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1.3
Victor Wembanyama 2.3
+1.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 3.4
Victor Wembanyama 6.8
+3.4
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 4.8
+1.0
Victor Wembanyama 3.8
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 5.4
+0.6
Victor Wembanyama 4.8
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
Victor Wembanyama 2.1
+1.1
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 6.6
Victor Wembanyama 8.7
+2.1
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 7.5
Victor Wembanyama 10.8
+3.3
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4
Victor Wembanyama 3.8
+1.4
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
Victor Wembanyama 1.2
+0.4
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
Victor Wembanyama 3.7
+2.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 1.6
Victor Wembanyama 3.5
+1.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4
+0.2
Victor Wembanyama 2.2

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 Victor Wembanyama.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Dirk Nowitzki played more years (+19) and games (+1,405), and has more points (+28,922), field goals made (+10,210), 3-pointers made (+1,712), free throws made (+6,790), offensive rebounds (+1,225), defensive rebounds (+9,003), total rebounds (+10,228), assists (+3,209), steals (+1,070) and blocks (+851)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has more turnovers (+2,085) and personal fouls (+3,343)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has more field goals attempted (+21,691), 3-pointers attempted (+4,413) and free throws attempted (+7,683)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dirk Nowitzki 21
+19
Victor Wembanyama 2
Games
Dirk Nowitzki 1,522
+1,405
Victor Wembanyama 117
Points
Dirk Nowitzki 31,560
+28,922
Victor Wembanyama 2,638
Field Goals Made
Dirk Nowitzki 11,169
+10,210
Victor Wembanyama 959
Field Goals Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 23,734
+21,691
Victor Wembanyama 2,043
3-Pointers Made
Dirk Nowitzki 1,982
+1,712
Victor Wembanyama 270
3-Pointers Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 5,210
+4,413
Victor Wembanyama 797
Free Throws Made
Dirk Nowitzki 7,240
+6,790
Victor Wembanyama 450
Free Throws Attempted
Dirk Nowitzki 8,239
+7,683
Victor Wembanyama 556
Offensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 1,468
+1,225
Victor Wembanyama 243
Defensive Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 10,021
+9,003
Victor Wembanyama 1,018
Total Rebounds
Dirk Nowitzki 11,489
+10,228
Victor Wembanyama 1,261
Assists
Dirk Nowitzki 3,651
+3,209
Victor Wembanyama 442
Steals
Dirk Nowitzki 1,210
+1,070
Victor Wembanyama 140
Blocks
Dirk Nowitzki 1,281
+851
Victor Wembanyama 430
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 2,494
+2,085
Victor Wembanyama 409
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dirk Nowitzki 3,601
+3,343
Victor Wembanyama 258

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 Victor Wembanyama.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 47.1%
+0.2
Victor Wembanyama 46.9%
3-Point Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 38.0%
+4.1
Victor Wembanyama 33.9%
Free Throw Percentage
Dirk Nowitzki 87.9%
+7.0
Victor Wembanyama 80.9%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightVictor Wembanyama didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Dirk Nowitzki has better averages in points (+25.3), field goals made (+8.4), 3-pointers made (+1.0), free throws made (+7.4), offensive rebounds (+1.5), defensive rebounds (+8.5), total rebounds (+10.0), assists (+2.5), steals (+1.0) and blocks (+0.9)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+2.3) and personal fouls (+2.8)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has higher averages in field goals attempted (+18.2), 3-pointers attempted (+2.8) and free throws attempted (+8.3)
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Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightVictor Wembanyama didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Dirk Nowitzki played more years (+15) and games (+145), and has more points (+3,663), field goals made (+1,220), 3-pointers made (+149), free throws made (+1,074), offensive rebounds (+212), defensive rebounds (+1,234), total rebounds (+1,446), assists (+360), steals (+149) and blocks (+129)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has more turnovers (+328) and personal fouls (+407)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has more field goals attempted (+2,642), 3-pointers attempted (+408) and free throws attempted (+1,204)
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Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlightVictor Wembanyama didn't play in the NBA Playoffs.

Who has higher percentages in the Playoffs?

- Dirk Nowitzki has field goal percentage (+46.2), 3-point percentage (+36.5) and free throw percentage (+89.2)
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