hoops datahoops dataCareer statistics for Dirk Nowitzki (1999-2019) and Paul Pierce (1999-2017) side by side, with an interactive chart to compare any stat by age across regular season and playoffs.
| Career | Dirk Nowitzki | Paul Pierce |
|---|---|---|
| Games Played | 1,522 | 1,343 |
| Career Points | 31,560 | 26,397 |
| Points Per Game | 20.7 | 19.7 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 7.5 | 5.6 |
| Assists Per Game | 2.4 | 3.5 |
| Field Goal % | 47.1% | 44.5% |
| 3-Point % | 38.0% | 36.8% |
| True Shooting % | 57.7% | 56.8% |
Dirk Nowitzki scored more career points, 31,560 to 26,397, in the NBA regular season.
Dirk Nowitzki averaged more points per game for his career, 20.7 PPG to 19.7 PPG.
Dirk Nowitzki averaged more rebounds per game, 7.5 RPG to 5.6 RPG.
Paul Pierce averaged more assists per game, 3.5 APG to 2.4 APG.
Dirk Nowitzki shot better from three for his career, 38.0% to 36.8%.
Dirk Nowitzki posted the higher career true shooting percentage, 57.7% to 56.8%.