hoops datahoops dataCareer statistics for Dirk Nowitzki (1999-2019) and Larry Bird (1980-1992) side by side, with an interactive chart to compare any stat by age across regular season and playoffs.
| Career | Dirk Nowitzki | Larry Bird |
|---|---|---|
| Games Played | 1,522 | 897 |
| Career Points | 31,560 | 21,791 |
| Points Per Game | 20.7 | 24.3 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 7.5 | 10.0 |
| Assists Per Game | 2.4 | 6.3 |
| Field Goal % | 47.1% | 49.6% |
| 3-Point % | 38.0% | 38.1% |
| True Shooting % | 57.7% | 56.4% |
Dirk Nowitzki scored more career points, 31,560 to 21,791, in the NBA regular season.
Larry Bird averaged more points per game for his career, 24.3 PPG to 20.7 PPG.
Larry Bird averaged more rebounds per game, 10.0 RPG to 7.5 RPG.
Larry Bird averaged more assists per game, 6.3 APG to 2.4 APG.
Larry Bird shot better from three for his career, 38.1% to 38.0%.
Dirk Nowitzki posted the higher career true shooting percentage, 57.7% to 56.4%.