Dirk Nowitzki vs Kevin Garnett: head-to-head statistical comparison
Dirk Nowitzki
20.7 PPG · 7.5 REB · 2.4 AST
Kevin Garnett
17.8 PPG · 10.0 REB · 3.7 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Garnett leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Nowitzki 2Garnett 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Garnett wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
20.7
17.8
7.5
10.0
2.4
3.7
1
1
1
1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Nowitzki peak 26.6Garnett peak 24.2
The trophy case edge: Nowitzki
1× NBA Champion1× NBA MVP1× Finals MVP14× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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1× NBA Champion1× NBA MVP1× Defensive Player of the Year15× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Garnett holds the edge, leading in 2 of 5 categories (rebounds / game, assists / game). Nowitzki answers in points / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
74Nowitzki · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
76Garnett · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Dirk Nowitzki
$470
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+45% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityLegendary
Kevin Garnett
$130
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+41%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictDirk Nowitzki is the more valuable card today ($470 vs. $130). Dirk Nowitzki carries more projected upside (+45% vs. +41% over five years).
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