hoops datahoops dataCareer statistics for Chris Paul (2006-2026) and Dirk Nowitzki (1999-2019) side by side, with an interactive chart to compare any stat by age across regular season and playoffs.
| Career | Chris Paul | Dirk Nowitzki |
|---|---|---|
| Games Played | 1,370 | 1,522 |
| Career Points | 23,058 | 31,560 |
| Points Per Game | 16.8 | 20.7 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 4.4 | 7.5 |
| Assists Per Game | 9.2 | 2.4 |
| Field Goal % | 46.9% | 47.1% |
| 3-Point % | 37.0% | 38.0% |
| True Shooting % | 58.0% | 57.7% |
Dirk Nowitzki scored more career points, 31,560 to 23,058, in the NBA regular season.
Dirk Nowitzki averaged more points per game for his career, 20.7 PPG to 16.8 PPG.
Dirk Nowitzki averaged more rebounds per game, 7.5 RPG to 4.4 RPG.
Chris Paul averaged more assists per game, 9.2 APG to 2.4 APG.
Dirk Nowitzki shot better from three for his career, 38.0% to 37.0%.
Chris Paul posted the higher career true shooting percentage, 58.0% to 57.7%.