hoops datahoops dataCareer statistics for Dirk Nowitzki (1999-2019) and Karl Malone (1986-2004) side by side, with an interactive chart to compare any stat by age across regular season and playoffs.
| Career | Dirk Nowitzki | Karl Malone |
|---|---|---|
| Games Played | 1,522 | 1,476 |
| Career Points | 31,560 | 36,928 |
| Points Per Game | 20.7 | 25.0 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 7.5 | 10.1 |
| Assists Per Game | 2.4 | 3.6 |
| Field Goal % | 47.1% | 51.6% |
| 3-Point % | 38.0% | 27.4% |
| True Shooting % | 57.7% | 57.7% |
Karl Malone scored more career points, 36,928 to 31,560, in the NBA regular season.
Karl Malone averaged more points per game for his career, 25.0 PPG to 20.7 PPG.
Karl Malone averaged more rebounds per game, 10.1 RPG to 7.5 RPG.
Karl Malone averaged more assists per game, 3.6 APG to 2.4 APG.
Dirk Nowitzki shot better from three for his career, 38.0% to 27.4%.
Dirk Nowitzki posted the higher career true shooting percentage, 57.7% to 57.7%.