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Dirk Nowitzki vs Jerry West
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Dirk Nowitzki Dallas Mavericks · 1978– 49% · #16 in the world
- Jerry West Los Angeles Lakers · 1938–2024 51% · #15 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Jerry West over Dirk Nowitzki by just 51% to 49%. Jerry West is #15 of the 250 NBA players in the world ranking, and #5 of the 14 of the Los Angeles Lakers. Dirk Nowitzki is #16, and #1 of the 6 of the Dallas Mavericks.
Side by side
| Dirk Nowitzki | Jerry West | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #16 | #15 |
| Team | Dallas Mavericks | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Born | 1978 | 1938 |