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Dirk Nowitzki vs Julius Erving
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Dirk Nowitzki Dallas Mavericks · 1978– 53% · #16 in the world
- Julius Erving Philadelphia 76ers · 1950– 47% · #19 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Dirk Nowitzki over Julius Erving by just 53% to 47%. Dirk Nowitzki is #16 of the 250 NBA players in the world ranking, and #1 of the 6 of the Dallas Mavericks. Julius Erving is #19, and #1 of the 13 of the Philadelphia 76ers.
Side by side
| Dirk Nowitzki | Julius Erving | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #16 | #19 |
| Team | Dallas Mavericks | Philadelphia 76ers |
| Born | 1978 | 1950 |