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Dirk Nowitzki vs Karl Malone
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Dirk Nowitzki Dallas Mavericks · 1978– 51% · #16 in the world
- Karl Malone Utah Jazz · 1963– 49% · #18 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Dirk Nowitzki over Karl Malone by just 51% to 49%. Dirk Nowitzki is #16 of the 250 NBA players in the world ranking, and #1 of the 6 of the Dallas Mavericks. Karl Malone is #18, and #1 of the 11 of the Utah Jazz.
Side by side
| Dirk Nowitzki | Karl Malone | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #16 | #18 |
| Team | Dallas Mavericks | Utah Jazz |
| Born | 1978 | 1963 |