Complete Stats Comparison of Patrick Ewing and Dirk Nowitzki

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Patrick Ewing and Dirk Nowitzki 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.

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
Patrick Ewing4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)
2
(rebounds, blocks)
17
seasons
Dirk Nowitzki1
(assists)
3
(points, assists, steals)
21
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Patrick Ewing2
(rebounds, blocks)
1
(blocks)
14
Playoffs
Dirk Nowitzki3
(points, assists, steals)
4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)
15
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Patrick Ewing7
stats
3
stats
1
stat
Dirk Nowitzki5
stats
11
stats
2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Patrick Ewing3
stats
2
stats
1
stat
Dirk Nowitzki9
stats
12
stats
2
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, Patrick Ewing had better averages in points, rebounds, steals and blocks while Dirk Nowitzki had better average in assists.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Patrick Ewing had better averages in points (+0.3), field goals made (+0.9), offensive rebounds (+1.3), defensive rebounds (+0.9), total rebounds (+2.3), steals (+0.2) and blocks (+1.6)
- Dirk Nowitzki had better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.3), free throws made (+0.2) and assists (+0.5)
- Patrick Ewing had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.4) and personal fouls (+1.0)
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- Patrick Ewing had higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.7) and free throws attempted (+0.8)
- Dirk Nowitzki had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+3.3)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Patrick Ewing 21.0
+0.3
Dirk Nowitzki 20.7
Field Goals Made
Patrick Ewing 8.2
+0.9
Dirk Nowitzki 7.3
Field Goals Attempted
Patrick Ewing 16.3
+0.7
Dirk Nowitzki 15.6
Patrick Ewing 0.0
Dirk Nowitzki 1.3
+1.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Patrick Ewing 0.1
Dirk Nowitzki 3.4
+3.3
Free Throws Made
Patrick Ewing 4.6
Dirk Nowitzki 4.8
+0.2
Free Throws Attempted
Patrick Ewing 6.2
+0.8
Dirk Nowitzki 5.4
Offensive Rebounds
Patrick Ewing 2.3
+1.3
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
Defensive Rebounds
Patrick Ewing 7.5
+0.9
Dirk Nowitzki 6.6
Patrick Ewing 9.8
+2.3
Dirk Nowitzki 7.5
Patrick Ewing 1.9
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4
+0.5
Patrick Ewing 1.0
+0.2
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
Patrick Ewing 2.4
+1.6
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Patrick Ewing 3.0
+1.4
Dirk Nowitzki 1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Patrick Ewing 3.4
+1.0
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4

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, assists and steals while Patrick Ewing had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Patrick Ewing had more offensive rebounds (+1,284), total rebounds (+118) and blocks (+1,613)
- Dirk Nowitzki played more years (+4) and games (+339), and had more points (+6,745), field goals made (+1,467), 3-pointers made (+1,963), free throws made (+1,848), defensive rebounds (+1,166), assists (+1,436) and steals (+74)
- Patrick Ewing had more turnovers (+1,043) and personal fouls (+433)
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- Dirk Nowitzki had more field goals attempted (+4,493), 3-pointers attempted (+5,085) and free throws attempted (+950)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Patrick Ewing 17
Dirk Nowitzki 21
+4
Patrick Ewing 1,183
Dirk Nowitzki 1,522
+339
Patrick Ewing 24,815
Dirk Nowitzki 31,560
+6,745
Field Goals Made
Patrick Ewing 9,702
Dirk Nowitzki 11,169
+1,467
Field Goals Attempted
Patrick Ewing 19,241
Dirk Nowitzki 23,734
+4,493
Patrick Ewing 19
Dirk Nowitzki 1,982
+1,963
3-Pointers Attempted
Patrick Ewing 125
Dirk Nowitzki 5,210
+5,085
Free Throws Made
Patrick Ewing 5,392
Dirk Nowitzki 7,240
+1,848
Free Throws Attempted
Patrick Ewing 7,289
Dirk Nowitzki 8,239
+950
Offensive Rebounds
Patrick Ewing 2,752
+1,284
Dirk Nowitzki 1,468
Defensive Rebounds
Patrick Ewing 8,855
Dirk Nowitzki 10,021
+1,166
Patrick Ewing 11,607
+118
Dirk Nowitzki 11,489
Patrick Ewing 2,215
Dirk Nowitzki 3,651
+1,436
Patrick Ewing 1,136
Dirk Nowitzki 1,210
+74
Patrick Ewing 2,894
+1,613
Dirk Nowitzki 1,281
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Patrick Ewing 3,537
+1,043
Dirk Nowitzki 2,494
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Patrick Ewing 4,034
+433
Dirk Nowitzki 3,601

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 Patrick Ewing had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Patrick Ewing 50.4%
+3.3
Dirk Nowitzki 47.1%
3-Point Percentage
Patrick Ewing 15.2%
Dirk Nowitzki 38.0%
+22.8
Free Throw Percentage
Patrick Ewing 74.0%
Dirk Nowitzki 87.9%
+13.9

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, assists and steals while Patrick Ewing had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Patrick Ewing had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.9), total rebounds (+0.3) and blocks (+1.3)
- Dirk Nowitzki had better averages in points (+5.1), field goals made (+0.5), 3-pointers made (+0.9), free throws made (+3.1), defensive rebounds (+0.6), assists (+0.5) and steals (+0.1)
- Patrick Ewing had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.2) and personal fouls (+1.0)
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- Dirk Nowitzki had higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.3), 3-pointers attempted (+2.6) and free throws attempted (+2.3)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Patrick Ewing 20.2
Dirk Nowitzki 25.3
+5.1
Field Goals Made
Patrick Ewing 7.9
Dirk Nowitzki 8.4
+0.5
Field Goals Attempted
Patrick Ewing 16.9
Dirk Nowitzki 18.2
+1.3
Patrick Ewing 0.1
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
+0.9
3-Pointers Attempted
Patrick Ewing 0.2
Dirk Nowitzki 2.8
+2.6
Free Throws Made
Patrick Ewing 4.3
Dirk Nowitzki 7.4
+3.1
Free Throws Attempted
Patrick Ewing 6.0
Dirk Nowitzki 8.3
+2.3
Offensive Rebounds
Patrick Ewing 2.4
+0.9
Dirk Nowitzki 1.5
Defensive Rebounds
Patrick Ewing 7.9
Dirk Nowitzki 8.5
+0.6
Patrick Ewing 10.3
+0.3
Dirk Nowitzki 10.0
Patrick Ewing 2.0
Dirk Nowitzki 2.5
+0.5
Patrick Ewing 0.9
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
+0.1
Patrick Ewing 2.2
+1.3
Dirk Nowitzki 0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Patrick Ewing 2.5
+0.2
Dirk Nowitzki 2.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Patrick Ewing 3.8
+1.0
Dirk Nowitzki 2.8

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Patrick Ewing had more offensive rebounds (+125) and blocks (+174)
- Dirk Nowitzki played more years (+1) and games (+6), and had more points (+850), field goals made (+116), 3-pointers made (+141), free throws made (+477), defensive rebounds (+136), total rebounds (+11), assists (+85) and steals (+27)
- Patrick Ewing had more turnovers (+17) and personal fouls (+115)
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- Dirk Nowitzki had more field goals attempted (+289), 3-pointers attempted (+385) and free throws attempted (+373)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Patrick Ewing 14
Dirk Nowitzki 15
+1
Patrick Ewing 139
Dirk Nowitzki 145
+6
Patrick Ewing 2,813
Dirk Nowitzki 3,663
+850
Field Goals Made
Patrick Ewing 1,104
Dirk Nowitzki 1,220
+116
Field Goals Attempted
Patrick Ewing 2,353
Dirk Nowitzki 2,642
+289
Patrick Ewing 8
Dirk Nowitzki 149
+141
3-Pointers Attempted
Patrick Ewing 23
Dirk Nowitzki 408
+385
Free Throws Made
Patrick Ewing 597
Dirk Nowitzki 1,074
+477
Free Throws Attempted
Patrick Ewing 831
Dirk Nowitzki 1,204
+373
Offensive Rebounds
Patrick Ewing 337
+125
Dirk Nowitzki 212
Defensive Rebounds
Patrick Ewing 1,098
Dirk Nowitzki 1,234
+136
Patrick Ewing 1,435
Dirk Nowitzki 1,446
+11
Patrick Ewing 275
Dirk Nowitzki 360
+85
Patrick Ewing 122
Dirk Nowitzki 149
+27
Patrick Ewing 303
+174
Dirk Nowitzki 129
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Patrick Ewing 345
+17
Dirk Nowitzki 328
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Patrick Ewing 522
+115
Dirk Nowitzki 407

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Dirk Nowitzki had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Patrick Ewing had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Patrick Ewing 46.9%
+0.7
Dirk Nowitzki 46.2%
3-Point Percentage
Patrick Ewing 34.8%
Dirk Nowitzki 36.5%
+1.7
Free Throw Percentage
Patrick Ewing 71.8%
Dirk Nowitzki 89.2%
+17.4