Darryl Dawkins vs. Dwight Howard Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dwight Howard and Darryl Dawkins 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
Darryl Dawkins:
1975-76 to 1988-89
Dwight Howard:
2004-05 to 2021-22

NBA Championships and Seasons

Darryl Dawkins0
Dwight Howard1
Darryl Dawkins14
Dwight Howard18
Darryl Dawkins10
Dwight Howard12
Darryl Dawkins0
Dwight Howard8

Honors and Awards

Darryl Dawkins0
Dwight Howard5
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Darryl Dawkins0
Dwight Howard8
Darryl Dawkins0
Dwight Howard4
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Darryl Dawkins0
Dwight Howard5
Darryl Dawkins0 *
Dwight Howard3
Darryl Dawkins0
Dwight Howard5
Darryl Dawkins0
Dwight Howard2
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Darryl Dawkins 12.0
Dwight Howard 15.7

Darryl Dawkins 6.1
Dwight Howard 11.8

Darryl Dawkins 1.3
Dwight Howard 1.3

Darryl Dawkins 0.5
Dwight Howard 0.9

Darryl Dawkins 1.4
Dwight Howard 1.8

Totals Stats

Darryl Dawkins 8,733
Dwight Howard 19,485

Darryl Dawkins 4,432
Dwight Howard 14,627

Darryl Dawkins 917
Dwight Howard 1,676

Darryl Dawkins 345
Dwight Howard 1,081

Darryl Dawkins 1,023
Dwight Howard 2,228

Darryl Dawkins 726
Dwight Howard 1,242

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Darryl Dawkins .572
Dwight Howard .587

3-Point Percentage
Darryl Dawkins .133
*
Dwight Howard .214

Free Throw Percentage
Darryl Dawkins .685
Dwight Howard .567

Best Season (no game minimum)

Darryl Dawkins 16.8
(1984)
Dwight Howard 22.9
(2011)

Darryl Dawkins 8.7
(1980)
Dwight Howard 14.5
(2012)

Darryl Dawkins 1.9
(1980)
Dwight Howard 1.9
(2007)

Darryl Dawkins 0.8
(1983)
Dwight Howard 1.5
(2012)

Darryl Dawkins 1.9
(1983)
Dwight Howard 2.9
(2009)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Darryl Dawkins 12.6
Dwight Howard 15.3

Darryl Dawkins 6.1
Dwight Howard 11.8

Darryl Dawkins 1.1
Dwight Howard 1.2

Darryl Dawkins 0.4
Dwight Howard 0.8

Darryl Dawkins 1.5
Dwight Howard 2.0

Totals Stats

Darryl Dawkins 1,375
Dwight Howard 1,909

Darryl Dawkins 665
Dwight Howard 1,473

Darryl Dawkins 119
Dwight Howard 149

Darryl Dawkins 47
Dwight Howard 94

Darryl Dawkins 165
Dwight Howard 248

Darryl Dawkins 109
Dwight Howard 125

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Darryl Dawkins .546
Dwight Howard .589

3-Point Percentage
Darryl Dawkins .000
*
Dwight Howard .143

Free Throw Percentage
Darryl Dawkins .703
Dwight Howard .548

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Darryl Dawkins 18.4
(1984)
Dwight Howard 27.0
(2011)

Darryl Dawkins 9.1
(1979)
Dwight Howard 15.8
(2008)

Darryl Dawkins 3.0
(1986)
Dwight Howard 1.9
(2009)

Darryl Dawkins 2.0
(1983)
Dwight Howard 1.4
(2015)

Darryl Dawkins 2.5
(1983)
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.