hoops datahoops dataCareer statistics for Dirk Nowitzki (1999-2019) and Magic Johnson (1980-1996) side by side, with an interactive chart to compare any stat by age across regular season and playoffs.
| Career | Dirk Nowitzki | Magic Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Games Played | 1,522 | 906 |
| Career Points | 31,560 | 17,707 |
| Points Per Game | 20.7 | 19.5 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 7.5 | 7.2 |
| Assists Per Game | 2.4 | 11.2 |
| Field Goal % | 47.1% | 52.0% |
| 3-Point % | 38.0% | 30.4% |
| True Shooting % | 57.7% | 61.0% |
Dirk Nowitzki scored more career points, 31,560 to 17,707, in the NBA regular season.
Dirk Nowitzki averaged more points per game for his career, 20.7 PPG to 19.5 PPG.
Dirk Nowitzki averaged more rebounds per game, 7.5 RPG to 7.2 RPG.
Magic Johnson averaged more assists per game, 11.2 APG to 2.4 APG.
Dirk Nowitzki shot better from three for his career, 38.0% to 30.4%.
Magic Johnson posted the higher career true shooting percentage, 61.0% to 57.7%.