Who is better, Dirk or Mikan?
Dirk Nowitzki leads with a GOAT score of 88.1 against 88.1 for George Mikan — a gap of 0.0 points on GOAT Rank's weighted model.
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Dirk vs Mikan
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Quick answer
GOAT Rank currently scores Dirk Nowitzki and George Mikan level at 88.1. Dirk Nowitzki leads on Longevity. George Mikan leads on Peak, Dominance, Honours.
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DirkWinner
88.1Dirk wins: Longevity
Mikan
88.1Mikan wins: Dominance, Peak, Honours, Statistics
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Time range
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Category radar
Verdict
Weighted GOAT score
🇩🇪 Dirk Nowitzki
88.1
Dirk leads in 1 of 5 weighted categories.
1. Dirk Nowitzki
2. George Mikan
Category breakdown
Season form · Form index per season
Career timeline · Form index per season
Cumulative output season by season — the shape of each career against the other.
GOAT pace tracker
Career stage · GOAT pace
Through season 5 · Form index per season1. 🇺🇸 George Mikan5 seasons played · career day 1,825396 points per game
Setting the pace at this stage
2. 🇩🇪 Dirk Nowitzki5 seasons played · career day 1,82596 points per game
-75.8% vs Mikan at the same stage
| Ghost race · career day | 30 | 100 | 365 | 1000 | 1825 | 3650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Dirk | 0 | 0 | 8.2 | 25.7 | 96 | 195.1 |
| 🇺🇸 Mikan | 0 | 0 | 60 | 130 | 396 | 700 |
Careers are aligned from debut; the first 5 season periods are measured against the same career window.
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GOAT Rank · the data
Dirk88.1
Mikan88.1
FAQ
Where does Mikan beat Dirk?
Mikan scores higher on peak, dominance, honours, statistics. Dirk leads on longevity.
How is the Dirk vs Mikan score calculated?
Both are scored on peak, dominance, honours, statistics, longevity within their sport. Dirk: 88.1, Mikan: 88.1.
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