hoops datahoops dataCareer statistics for Dirk Nowitzki (1999-2019) and Kobe Bryant (1997-2016) side by side, with an interactive chart to compare any stat by age across regular season and playoffs.
| Career | Dirk Nowitzki | Kobe Bryant |
|---|---|---|
| Games Played | 1,522 | 1,346 |
| Career Points | 31,560 | 33,643 |
| Points Per Game | 20.7 | 25.0 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 7.5 | 5.2 |
| Assists Per Game | 2.4 | 4.7 |
| Field Goal % | 47.1% | 44.7% |
| 3-Point % | 38.0% | 32.9% |
| True Shooting % | 57.7% | 55.0% |
Kobe Bryant scored more career points, 33,643 to 31,560, in the NBA regular season.
Kobe Bryant averaged more points per game for his career, 25.0 PPG to 20.7 PPG.
Dirk Nowitzki averaged more rebounds per game, 7.5 RPG to 5.2 RPG.
Kobe Bryant averaged more assists per game, 4.7 APG to 2.4 APG.
Dirk Nowitzki shot better from three for his career, 38.0% to 32.9%.
Dirk Nowitzki posted the higher career true shooting percentage, 57.7% to 55.0%.