Darius Garland vs. Otis Howard Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Otis Howard and Darius Garland 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 2025-26
Darius Garland: 2019-20 to 2025-26
Otis Howard: 1978-79 to 1978-79

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Darius Garland 0 Otis Howard 0

NBA Seasons Darius Garland 7 Otis Howard 1

Playoffs Played Darius Garland 3 Otis Howard 0

All-Star Games Darius Garland 2 Otis Howard 0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Darius Garland 18.8 Otis Howard 4.2

Rebounds Per Game Darius Garland 2.7 Otis Howard 2.9

Assists Per Game Darius Garland 6.7 Otis Howard 0.4

Steals Per Game Darius Garland 1.2 Otis Howard 0.1

Blocks Per Game Darius Garland 0.1 Otis Howard 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Darius Garland 7,286 Otis Howard 59

Total Rebounds Darius Garland 1,032 Otis Howard 41

Total Assists Darius Garland 2,598 Otis Howard 5

Total Steals Darius Garland 451 Otis Howard 2

Total Blocks Darius Garland 44 Otis Howard 2

Total Games Darius Garland 388 Otis Howard 14

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Darius Garland .452 Otis Howard .429

3-Point Percentage Darius Garland .388 Otis Howard - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Darius Garland .869 Otis Howard .478

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Darius Garland 21.7 (2022) Otis Howard 4.2 (1979)

Rebounds Per Game Darius Garland 3.3 (2022) Otis Howard 2.9 (1979)

Assists Per Game Darius Garland 8.6 (2022) Otis Howard 0.4 (1979)

Steals Per Game Darius Garland 1.3 (2022) Otis Howard 0.1 (1979)

Blocks Per Game Darius Garland 0.1 (2025) Otis Howard 0.1 (1979)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Darius Garland 17.3 Otis Howard -

Rebounds Per Game Darius Garland 2.9 Otis Howard -

Assists Per Game Darius Garland 5.5 Otis Howard -

Steals Per Game Darius Garland 1.0 Otis Howard -

Blocks Per Game Darius Garland 0.1 Otis Howard -

Totals Stats

Total Points Darius Garland 381 Otis Howard -

Total Rebounds Darius Garland 63 Otis Howard -

Total Assists Darius Garland 120 Otis Howard -

Total Steals Darius Garland 23 Otis Howard -

Total Blocks Darius Garland 3 Otis Howard -

Total Games Darius Garland 22 Otis Howard 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Darius Garland .428 Otis Howard -

3-Point Percentage Darius Garland .343 Otis Howard - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Darius Garland .857 Otis Howard -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Darius Garland 20.6 (2023) Otis Howard -

Rebounds Per Game Darius Garland 3.6 (2024) Otis Howard -

Assists Per Game Darius Garland 5.8 (2024) Otis Howard -

Steals Per Game Darius Garland 1.6 (2023) Otis Howard -

Blocks Per Game Darius Garland 0.2 (2023) Otis Howard -

Notes: ** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.