Complete Stats Comparison of Steven Adams and Dirk Nowitzki

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Steven Adams 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 / 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
Steven Adams2
(rebounds, blocks)		0
12
seasons
Dirk Nowitzki2
(points, assists)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		21
seasons
they are tied1
(steals)
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Steven Adams0
0
8
Playoffs
Dirk Nowitzki4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		15
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
Steven Adams4
stats		3
stats		1
stat
Dirk Nowitzki6
stats		11
stats		2
stats
they are tied2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Steven Adams3
stats		2
stats		1
stat
Dirk Nowitzki8
stats		12
stats		2
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...

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Steven Adams has better averages in rebounds and blocks while Dirk Nowitzki has better averages in points and assists. They are tied in steals.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Steven Adams has better averages in offensive rebounds (+2.6), total rebounds (+0.5) and blocks (+0.1)
- Dirk Nowitzki has better averages in points (+11.9), field goals made (+3.7), 3-pointers made (+1.3), free throws made (+3.3), defensive rebounds (+2.2) and assists (+0.9)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.2)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has higher averages in field goals attempted (+9.4), 3-pointers attempted (+3.4) and free throws attempted (+2.6)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Steven Adams 8.8
Dirk Nowitzki 20.7
+11.9
Field Goals Made
Steven Adams 3.6
Dirk Nowitzki 7.3
+3.7
Field Goals Attempted
Steven Adams 6.2
Dirk Nowitzki 15.6
+9.4
3-Pointers Made
Steven Adams 0.0
Dirk Nowitzki 1.3
+1.3
3-Pointers Attempted
Steven Adams 0.0
Dirk Nowitzki 3.4
+3.4
Free Throws Made
Steven Adams 1.5
Dirk Nowitzki 4.8
+3.3
Free Throws Attempted
Steven Adams 2.8
Dirk Nowitzki 5.4
+2.6
Offensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 3.6
+2.6
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
Defensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 4.4
Dirk Nowitzki 6.6
+2.2
Total Rebounds
Steven Adams 8.0
+0.5
Dirk Nowitzki 7.5
Assists
Steven Adams 1.5
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4
+0.9
Steals
Steven Adams 0.8
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
Blocks
Steven Adams 0.9
+0.1
Dirk Nowitzki 0.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 1.4
Dirk Nowitzki 1.6
+0.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 2.4
Dirk Nowitzki 2.4

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 Steven Adams.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Steven Adams has more offensive rebounds (+1,376)
- Dirk Nowitzki played more years (+9) and games (+742), and has more points (+24,709), field goals made (+8,327), 3-pointers made (+1,981), free throws made (+6,074), defensive rebounds (+6,601), total rebounds (+5,225), assists (+2,483), steals (+554) and blocks (+566)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has more turnovers (+1,393) and personal fouls (+1,764)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has more field goals attempted (+18,877), 3-pointers attempted (+5,193) and free throws attempted (+6,068)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Steven Adams 12
Dirk Nowitzki 21
+9
Games
Steven Adams 780
Dirk Nowitzki 1,522
+742
Points
Steven Adams 6,851
Dirk Nowitzki 31,560
+24,709
Field Goals Made
Steven Adams 2,842
Dirk Nowitzki 11,169
+8,327
Field Goals Attempted
Steven Adams 4,857
Dirk Nowitzki 23,734
+18,877
3-Pointers Made
Steven Adams 1
Dirk Nowitzki 1,982
+1,981
3-Pointers Attempted
Steven Adams 17
Dirk Nowitzki 5,210
+5,193
Free Throws Made
Steven Adams 1,166
Dirk Nowitzki 7,240
+6,074
Free Throws Attempted
Steven Adams 2,171
Dirk Nowitzki 8,239
+6,068
Offensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 2,844
+1,376
Dirk Nowitzki 1,468
Defensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 3,420
Dirk Nowitzki 10,021
+6,601
Total Rebounds
Steven Adams 6,264
Dirk Nowitzki 11,489
+5,225
Assists
Steven Adams 1,168
Dirk Nowitzki 3,651
+2,483
Steals
Steven Adams 656
Dirk Nowitzki 1,210
+554
Blocks
Steven Adams 715
Dirk Nowitzki 1,281
+566
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 1,101
Dirk Nowitzki 2,494
+1,393
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 1,837
Dirk Nowitzki 3,601
+1,764

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Dirk Nowitzki has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Steven Adams has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Steven Adams 58.5%
+11.4
Dirk Nowitzki 47.1%
3-Point Percentage
Steven Adams 5.9%
Dirk Nowitzki 38.0%
+32.1
Free Throw Percentage
Steven Adams 53.7%
Dirk Nowitzki 87.9%
+34.2

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Dirk Nowitzki has better averages in points, rebounds, assists and steals than Steven Adams. They are tied in blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Steven Adams has better average in offensive rebounds (+1.3)
- Dirk Nowitzki has better averages in points (+17.8), field goals made (+5.3), 3-pointers made (+1.0), free throws made (+6.0), defensive rebounds (+4.0), total rebounds (+2.7), assists (+1.6) and steals (+0.5)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.4) and personal fouls (+0.4)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has higher averages in field goals attempted (+13.2), 3-pointers attempted (+2.8) and free throws attempted (+5.7)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Steven Adams 7.5
Dirk Nowitzki 25.3
+17.8
Field Goals Made
Steven Adams 3.1
Dirk Nowitzki 8.4
+5.3
Field Goals Attempted
Steven Adams 5.0
Dirk Nowitzki 18.2
+13.2
3-Pointers Made
Steven Adams 0.0
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
+1.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Steven Adams 0.0
Dirk Nowitzki 2.8
+2.8
Free Throws Made
Steven Adams 1.4
Dirk Nowitzki 7.4
+6.0
Free Throws Attempted
Steven Adams 2.6
Dirk Nowitzki 8.3
+5.7
Offensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 2.8
+1.3
Dirk Nowitzki 1.5
Defensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 4.5
Dirk Nowitzki 8.5
+4.0
Total Rebounds
Steven Adams 7.3
Dirk Nowitzki 10.0
+2.7
Assists
Steven Adams 0.9
Dirk Nowitzki 2.5
+1.6
Steals
Steven Adams 0.5
Dirk Nowitzki 1.0
+0.5
Blocks
Steven Adams 0.9
Dirk Nowitzki 0.9
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 0.9
Dirk Nowitzki 2.3
+1.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 2.4
Dirk Nowitzki 2.8
+0.4

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Dirk Nowitzki has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Steven Adams.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

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- Dirk Nowitzki played more years (+7) and games (+72), and has more points (+3,114), field goals made (+996), 3-pointers made (+149), free throws made (+973), offensive rebounds (+8), defensive rebounds (+906), total rebounds (+914), assists (+292), steals (+116) and blocks (+62)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has more turnovers (+259) and personal fouls (+233)
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- Dirk Nowitzki has more field goals attempted (+2,277), 3-pointers attempted (+405) and free throws attempted (+1,015)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Steven Adams 8
Dirk Nowitzki 15
+7
Games
Steven Adams 73
Dirk Nowitzki 145
+72
Points
Steven Adams 549
Dirk Nowitzki 3,663
+3,114
Field Goals Made
Steven Adams 224
Dirk Nowitzki 1,220
+996
Field Goals Attempted
Steven Adams 365
Dirk Nowitzki 2,642
+2,277
3-Pointers Made
Steven Adams 0
Dirk Nowitzki 149
+149
3-Pointers Attempted
Steven Adams 3
Dirk Nowitzki 408
+405
Free Throws Made
Steven Adams 101
Dirk Nowitzki 1,074
+973
Free Throws Attempted
Steven Adams 189
Dirk Nowitzki 1,204
+1,015
Offensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 204
Dirk Nowitzki 212
+8
Defensive Rebounds
Steven Adams 328
Dirk Nowitzki 1,234
+906
Total Rebounds
Steven Adams 532
Dirk Nowitzki 1,446
+914
Assists
Steven Adams 68
Dirk Nowitzki 360
+292
Steals
Steven Adams 33
Dirk Nowitzki 149
+116
Blocks
Steven Adams 67
Dirk Nowitzki 129
+62
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 69
Dirk Nowitzki 328
+259
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Steven Adams 174
Dirk Nowitzki 407
+233

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Dirk Nowitzki has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Steven Adams has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Steven Adams 61.4%
+15.2
Dirk Nowitzki 46.2%
3-Point Percentage
Steven Adams 0.0%
Dirk Nowitzki 36.5%
+36.5
Free Throw Percentage
Steven Adams 53.4%
Dirk Nowitzki 89.2%
+35.8
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