hoops datahoops dataCareer statistics for Dirk Nowitzki (1999-2019) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (2014-2026) side by side, with an interactive chart to compare any stat by age across regular season and playoffs.
| Career | Dirk Nowitzki | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
|---|---|---|
| Games Played | 1,522 | 895 |
| Career Points | 31,560 | 21,531 |
| Points Per Game | 20.7 | 24.1 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 7.5 | 9.9 |
| Assists Per Game | 2.4 | 5.0 |
| Field Goal % | 47.1% | 55.4% |
| 3-Point % | 38.0% | 28.5% |
| True Shooting % | 57.7% | 61.3% |
Dirk Nowitzki scored more career points, 31,560 to 21,531, in the NBA regular season.
Giannis Antetokounmpo averaged more points per game for his career, 24.1 PPG to 20.7 PPG.
Giannis Antetokounmpo averaged more rebounds per game, 9.9 RPG to 7.5 RPG.
Giannis Antetokounmpo averaged more assists per game, 5.0 APG to 2.4 APG.
Dirk Nowitzki shot better from three for his career, 38.0% to 28.5%.
Giannis Antetokounmpo posted the higher career true shooting percentage, 61.3% to 57.7%.