hoops datahoops dataCareer statistics for Dirk Nowitzki (1999-2019) and Jayson Tatum (2018-2026) side by side, with an interactive chart to compare any stat by age across regular season and playoffs.
| Career | Dirk Nowitzki | Jayson Tatum |
|---|---|---|
| Games Played | 1,522 | 601 |
| Career Points | 31,560 | 14,132 |
| Points Per Game | 20.7 | 23.5 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 7.5 | 7.4 |
| Assists Per Game | 2.4 | 3.9 |
| Field Goal % | 47.1% | 45.8% |
| 3-Point % | 38.0% | 36.8% |
| True Shooting % | 57.7% | 58.2% |
Dirk Nowitzki scored more career points, 31,560 to 14,132, in the NBA regular season.
Jayson Tatum averaged more points per game for his career, 23.5 PPG to 20.7 PPG.
Dirk Nowitzki averaged more rebounds per game, 7.5 RPG to 7.4 RPG.
Jayson Tatum averaged more assists per game, 3.9 APG to 2.4 APG.
Dirk Nowitzki shot better from three for his career, 38.0% to 36.8%.
Jayson Tatum posted the higher career true shooting percentage, 58.2% to 57.7%.