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Ben Hansbrough
PG · N/A
VS
NBA
Dirk Nowitzki
F · N/A⚡ 6–2
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Ben Hansbrough vs Dirk Nowitzki: Who Wins on NBA Stats?

↓ Loses
Ben Hansbrough
Ben Hansbrough
PG · N/A
VS
NBA
⚡ Winner
Dirk Nowitzki
Dirk Nowitzki
F · N/A
Career Stats
2.0
Points Per Game
20.7
18
Rebounds Per Game
7.5
0.8
Assists Per Game
2.4
0.3
Steals Per Game
0.8
2
Blocks Per Game
0.8
33.3%
Field Goal %
47.1%
26.1%
Three Point %
38%
77.8%
Free Throw %
87.9%
Statistical Verdict
Dirk Nowitzki Wins
2–6
Category Wins
8 stats compared
Durability
Hansbrough
Games / 82
Nowitzki
✦Stats via ESPN · Regular season only · 70+ games = Healthy · 55–69 = Mild Risk · <55 = Injury Risk
🤖AI Analysis

The career statistics tell a clear story in this PG comparison. Dirk Nowitzki holds the advantage in 6 of 8 key categories, with Points Per Game representing the most decisive gap — a 935% difference that separates these two NBA players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.

Dirk Nowitzki's Points Per Game of 20.7 compared to Ben Hansbrough's 2.0 represents a 935% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Ben Hansbrough falls 85.9% below the career average of 14.2 in this category while Dirk Nowitzki exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Dirk Nowitzki's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Free Throw %, where Ben Hansbrough posts 77.8% against Dirk Nowitzki's 87.9% — a gap of just 13%. Ben Hansbrough can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 6-2 tally suggests. In any debate, Free Throw % is the statistical ammunition for the Ben Hansbrough side.

In NBA history, backcourt players are judged on their ability to create offense for themselves and teammates alike. Points per game captures scoring but assists and efficiency metrics reveal the complete offensive picture.

Dirk Nowitzki wins this head to head comparison decisively — 6 categories to 2. The 935% gap in Points Per Game alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Dirk Nowitzki's statistical superiority in this NBA career comparison.

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better, Ben Hansbrough or Dirk Nowitzki?

Dirk Nowitzki holds the statistical edge, winning 6 of 8 categories in this career comparison. Dirk Nowitzki's Points Per Game of 20.7 versus Ben Hansbrough's 2.0 is the most decisive factor — a 935% difference.

How do Ben Hansbrough and Dirk Nowitzki compare in Points Per Game?

Ben Hansbrough career Points Per Game: 2.0. Dirk Nowitzki career Points Per Game: 20.7. Dirk Nowitzki leads by 935% — dramatically ahead in this key PG metric.

Who had the better overall career, Ben Hansbrough or Dirk Nowitzki?

Based on career statistics, Dirk Nowitzki edges Ben Hansbrough 6-2 across key categories. Dirk Nowitzki's Points Per Game of 20.7 leads Ben Hansbrough's 2.0 by 935%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.

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