Adrian Dantley vs. Dwight Howard Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dwight Howard and Adrian Dantley that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Adrian Dantley:
1976-77 to 1990-91
Dwight Howard:
2004-05 to 2021-22

NBA Championships and Seasons

Adrian Dantley0
Dwight Howard1
Adrian Dantley15
Dwight Howard18
Adrian Dantley7
Dwight Howard12
Adrian Dantley6
Dwight Howard8

Honors and Awards

Adrian Dantley0
Dwight Howard5
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Adrian Dantley2
Dwight Howard8
Adrian Dantley0
Dwight Howard4
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Adrian Dantley0
Dwight Howard5
Adrian Dantley0 *
Dwight Howard3
Adrian Dantley2
Dwight Howard0
Adrian Dantley0
Dwight Howard5
Adrian Dantley0
Dwight Howard2
Adrian Dantley1
Dwight Howard0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Adrian Dantley 24.3
Dwight Howard 15.7

Adrian Dantley 5.7
Dwight Howard 11.8

Adrian Dantley 3.0
Dwight Howard 1.3

Adrian Dantley 1.0
Dwight Howard 0.9

Adrian Dantley 0.2
Dwight Howard 1.8

Totals Stats

Adrian Dantley 23,177
Dwight Howard 19,485

Adrian Dantley 5,455
Dwight Howard 14,627

Adrian Dantley 2,830
Dwight Howard 1,676

Adrian Dantley 944
Dwight Howard 1,081

Adrian Dantley 150
Dwight Howard 2,228

Adrian Dantley 955
Dwight Howard 1,242

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Adrian Dantley .540
Dwight Howard .587

3-Point Percentage
Adrian Dantley .171
*
Dwight Howard .214

Free Throw Percentage
Adrian Dantley .818
Dwight Howard .567

Best Season (no game minimum)

Adrian Dantley 30.7
(1983)
Dwight Howard 22.9
(2011)

Adrian Dantley 7.8
(1978)
Dwight Howard 14.5
(2012)

Adrian Dantley 4.8
(1983)
Dwight Howard 1.9
(2007)

Adrian Dantley 1.5
(1978)
Dwight Howard 1.5
(2012)

Adrian Dantley 0.3
(1978)
Dwight Howard 2.9
(2009)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Adrian Dantley 21.3
Dwight Howard 15.3

Adrian Dantley 5.4
Dwight Howard 11.8

Adrian Dantley 2.3
Dwight Howard 1.2

Adrian Dantley 0.9
Dwight Howard 0.8

Adrian Dantley 0.1
Dwight Howard 2.0

Totals Stats

Adrian Dantley 1,558
Dwight Howard 1,909

Adrian Dantley 395
Dwight Howard 1,473

Adrian Dantley 169
Dwight Howard 149

Adrian Dantley 69
Dwight Howard 94

Adrian Dantley 6
Dwight Howard 248

Adrian Dantley 73
Dwight Howard 125

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Adrian Dantley .525
Dwight Howard .589

3-Point Percentage
Adrian Dantley .000
*
Dwight Howard .143

Free Throw Percentage
Adrian Dantley .796
Dwight Howard .548

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Adrian Dantley 32.2
(1984)
Dwight Howard 27.0
(2011)

Adrian Dantley 8.3
(1978)
Dwight Howard 15.8
(2008)

Adrian Dantley 4.2
(1984)
Dwight Howard 1.9
(2009)

Adrian Dantley 1.7
(1978)
Dwight Howard 1.4
(2015)

Adrian Dantley 1.0
(1978)
Dwight Howard 3.5
(2010)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.