Complete Stats Comparison of Pete Maravich and Dirk Nowitzki

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Pete Maravich 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.

Player comparisons:
Career comparison / Season by season / 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
Pete Maravich3
(points, assists, steals)		0
10
seasons
Dirk Nowitzki2
(rebounds, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		21
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Pete Maravich1
(assists)		0
4
Playoffs
Dirk Nowitzki4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		15
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Pete Maravich5
stats		2
stats		1
stat
Dirk Nowitzki6
stats		12
stats		2
stats
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Pete Maravich2
stats		2
stats		0
stats
Dirk Nowitzki9
stats		12
stats		3
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...

Notes: Offensive and defensive rebounds, blocks and steals started to be recorded in 1973-74. Turnovers started to be recorded in 1977-78. Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80.
(*) = some years in his career don't have the stat.

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Pete Maravich had better averages in points, assists and steals while Dirk Nowitzki had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Pete Maravich had better averages in points (+3.5), field goals made (+2.1), free throws made (+0.6), assists (+3.0) and steals (+0.6)
- Dirk Nowitzki had better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.1), defensive rebounds (+3.3), total rebounds (+3.3) and blocks (+0.5)
- Pete Maravich had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+2.1) and personal fouls (+0.4)
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- Pete Maravich had higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.7) and free throws attempted (+1.2)
- Dirk Nowitzki had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+3.1)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Pete Maravich 24.2
+3.5
Dirk Nowitzki 20.7
Field Goals Made
Pete Maravich 9.4
+2.1
Dirk Nowitzki 7.3
Field Goals Attempted
Pete Maravich 21.3
+5.7
Dirk Nowitzki 15.6
3-Pointers Made
Pete Maravich 0.2
*
Dirk Nowitzki 1.3
+1.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Pete Maravich 0.3
*
Dirk Nowitzki 3.4
+3.1
Free Throws Made
Pete Maravich 5.4
+0.6
Dirk Nowitzki 4.8
Free Throws Attempted
Pete Maravich 6.6
+1.2
Dirk Nowitzki 5.4
Offensive Rebounds
Pete Maravich 1.0
*
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
Defensive Rebounds
Pete Maravich 3.3
*
Dirk Nowitzki 6.6
+3.3
Total Rebounds
Pete Maravich 4.2
Dirk Nowitzki 7.5
+3.3
Assists
Pete Maravich 5.4
+3.0
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4
Steals
Pete Maravich 1.4
+0.6 *
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
Blocks
Pete Maravich 0.3
*
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
+0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Pete Maravich 3.7
+2.1 *
Dirk Nowitzki 1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Pete Maravich 2.8
+0.4
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Dirk Nowitzki had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Pete Maravich.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

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- Dirk Nowitzki played more years (+11) and games (+864), and had more points (+15,612), field goals made (+4,982), 3-pointers made (+1,972), free throws made (+3,676), offensive rebounds (+1,042), defensive rebounds (+8,600), total rebounds (+8,742), assists (+88), steals (+623) and blocks (+1,173)
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- Dirk Nowitzki had more turnovers (+1,964) and personal fouls (+1,736)
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- Dirk Nowitzki had more field goals attempted (+9,709), 3-pointers attempted (+5,195) and free throws attempted (+3,895)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Pete Maravich 10
Dirk Nowitzki 21
+11
Games
Pete Maravich 658
Dirk Nowitzki 1,522
+864
Points
Pete Maravich 15,948
Dirk Nowitzki 31,560
+15,612
Field Goals Made
Pete Maravich 6,187
Dirk Nowitzki 11,169
+4,982
Field Goals Attempted
Pete Maravich 14,025
Dirk Nowitzki 23,734
+9,709
3-Pointers Made
Pete Maravich 10
*
Dirk Nowitzki 1,982
+1,972
3-Pointers Attempted
Pete Maravich 15
*
Dirk Nowitzki 5,210
+5,195
Free Throws Made
Pete Maravich 3,564
Dirk Nowitzki 7,240
+3,676
Free Throws Attempted
Pete Maravich 4,344
Dirk Nowitzki 8,239
+3,895
Offensive Rebounds
Pete Maravich 426
*
Dirk Nowitzki 1,468
+1,042
Defensive Rebounds
Pete Maravich 1,421
*
Dirk Nowitzki 10,021
+8,600
Total Rebounds
Pete Maravich 2,747
Dirk Nowitzki 11,489
+8,742
Assists
Pete Maravich 3,563
Dirk Nowitzki 3,651
+88
Steals
Pete Maravich 587
*
Dirk Nowitzki 1,210
+623
Blocks
Pete Maravich 108
*
Dirk Nowitzki 1,281
+1,173
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Pete Maravich 530
*
Dirk Nowitzki 2,494
+1,964
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Pete Maravich 1,865
Dirk Nowitzki 3,601
+1,736

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Dirk Nowitzki had better field goal percentage and free throw percentage while Pete Maravich had better 3-point percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Pete Maravich 44.1%
Dirk Nowitzki 47.1%
+3.0
3-Point Percentage
Pete Maravich 66.7%
+28.7 *
Dirk Nowitzki 38.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Pete Maravich 82.0%
Dirk Nowitzki 87.9%
+5.9

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, rebounds, steals and blocks while Pete Maravich had better average in assists.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Pete Maravich had better average in assists (+1.3)
- Dirk Nowitzki had better averages in points (+6.6), field goals made (+1.1), 3-pointers made (+0.8), free throws made (+3.4), offensive rebounds (+1.5), defensive rebounds (+7.6), total rebounds (+6.3), steals (+0.7) and blocks (+0.9)
-
- Dirk Nowitzki had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.3)
-
- Dirk Nowitzki had higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.9), 3-pointers attempted (+2.1) and free throws attempted (+3.1)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Pete Maravich 18.7
Dirk Nowitzki 25.3
+6.6
Field Goals Made
Pete Maravich 7.3
Dirk Nowitzki 8.4
+1.1
Field Goals Attempted
Pete Maravich 17.3
Dirk Nowitzki 18.2
+0.9
3-Pointers Made
Pete Maravich 0.2
*
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
+0.8
3-Pointers Attempted
Pete Maravich 0.7
*
Dirk Nowitzki 2.8
+2.1
Free Throws Made
Pete Maravich 4.0
Dirk Nowitzki 7.4
+3.4
Free Throws Attempted
Pete Maravich 5.2
Dirk Nowitzki 8.3
+3.1
Offensive Rebounds
Pete Maravich 0.0
*
Dirk Nowitzki 1.5
+1.5
Defensive Rebounds
Pete Maravich 0.9
*
Dirk Nowitzki 8.5
+7.6
Total Rebounds
Pete Maravich 3.7
Dirk Nowitzki 10.0
+6.3
Assists
Pete Maravich 3.8
+1.3
Dirk Nowitzki 2.5
Steals
Pete Maravich 0.3
*
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
+0.7
Blocks
Pete Maravich 0.0
*
Dirk Nowitzki 0.9
+0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Pete Maravich 1.0
*
Dirk Nowitzki 2.3
+1.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Pete Maravich 2.8
Dirk Nowitzki 2.8

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Dirk Nowitzki had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Pete Maravich.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

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- Dirk Nowitzki played more years (+11) and games (+119), and had more points (+3,176), field goals made (+1,030), 3-pointers made (+147), free throws made (+969), offensive rebounds (+212), defensive rebounds (+1,226), total rebounds (+1,351), assists (+262), steals (+146) and blocks (+129)
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- Dirk Nowitzki had more turnovers (+319) and personal fouls (+333)
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- Dirk Nowitzki had more field goals attempted (+2,193), 3-pointers attempted (+402) and free throws attempted (+1,070)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Pete Maravich 4
Dirk Nowitzki 15
+11
Games
Pete Maravich 26
Dirk Nowitzki 145
+119
Points
Pete Maravich 487
Dirk Nowitzki 3,663
+3,176
Field Goals Made
Pete Maravich 190
Dirk Nowitzki 1,220
+1,030
Field Goals Attempted
Pete Maravich 449
Dirk Nowitzki 2,642
+2,193
3-Pointers Made
Pete Maravich 2
*
Dirk Nowitzki 149
+147
3-Pointers Attempted
Pete Maravich 6
*
Dirk Nowitzki 408
+402
Free Throws Made
Pete Maravich 105
Dirk Nowitzki 1,074
+969
Free Throws Attempted
Pete Maravich 134
Dirk Nowitzki 1,204
+1,070
Offensive Rebounds
Pete Maravich 0
*
Dirk Nowitzki 212
+212
Defensive Rebounds
Pete Maravich 8
*
Dirk Nowitzki 1,234
+1,226
Total Rebounds
Pete Maravich 95
Dirk Nowitzki 1,446
+1,351
Assists
Pete Maravich 98
Dirk Nowitzki 360
+262
Steals
Pete Maravich 3
*
Dirk Nowitzki 149
+146
Blocks
Pete Maravich 0
*
Dirk Nowitzki 129
+129
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Pete Maravich 9
*
Dirk Nowitzki 328
+319
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Pete Maravich 74
Dirk Nowitzki 407
+333

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 Pete Maravich.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Pete Maravich 42.3%
Dirk Nowitzki 46.2%
+3.9
3-Point Percentage
Pete Maravich 33.3%
*
Dirk Nowitzki 36.5%
+3.2
Free Throw Percentage
Pete Maravich 78.4%
Dirk Nowitzki 89.2%
+10.8
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