hoops datahoops dataCareer statistics for Dirk Nowitzki (1999-2019) and Nikola Jokic (2016-2026) side by side, with an interactive chart to compare any stat by age across regular season and playoffs.
| Career | Dirk Nowitzki | Nikola Jokic |
|---|---|---|
| Games Played | 1,522 | 810 |
| Career Points | 31,560 | 18,009 |
| Points Per Game | 20.7 | 22.2 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 7.5 | 11.1 |
| Assists Per Game | 2.4 | 7.5 |
| Field Goal % | 47.1% | 56.1% |
| 3-Point % | 38.0% | 36.2% |
| True Shooting % | 57.7% | 64.1% |
Dirk Nowitzki scored more career points, 31,560 to 18,009, in the NBA regular season.
Nikola Jokic averaged more points per game for his career, 22.2 PPG to 20.7 PPG.
Nikola Jokic averaged more rebounds per game, 11.1 RPG to 7.5 RPG.
Nikola Jokic averaged more assists per game, 7.5 APG to 2.4 APG.
Dirk Nowitzki shot better from three for his career, 38.0% to 36.2%.
Nikola Jokic posted the higher career true shooting percentage, 64.1% to 57.7%.