Deandre Ayton vs. Josh Howard Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Josh Howard and Deandre Ayton 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

Deandre Ayton

vs.

Josh Howard

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Deandre Ayton: 2018-19 to 2023-24
Josh Howard: 2003-04 to 2012-13

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Deandre Ayton 0 Josh Howard 0

NBA Seasons Deandre Ayton 6 Josh Howard 10

Playoffs Played Deandre Ayton 3 Josh Howard 7

All-Star Games Deandre Ayton 0 Josh Howard 1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Deandre Ayton 16.7 Josh Howard 14.3

Rebounds Per Game Deandre Ayton 10.5 Josh Howard 5.7

Assists Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.6 Josh Howard 1.6

Steals Per Game Deandre Ayton 0.7 Josh Howard 1.0

Blocks Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.0 Josh Howard 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Deandre Ayton 5,966 Josh Howard 7,270

Total Rebounds Deandre Ayton 3,761 Josh Howard 2,886

Total Assists Deandre Ayton 585 Josh Howard 817

Total Steals Deandre Ayton 261 Josh Howard 530

Total Blocks Deandre Ayton 341 Josh Howard 276

Total Games Deandre Ayton 358 Josh Howard 507

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Deandre Ayton .592 Josh Howard .448

3-Point Percentage Deandre Ayton .244 Josh Howard .332

Free Throw Percentage Deandre Ayton .761 Josh Howard .770

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Deandre Ayton 18.2 (2020) Josh Howard 19.9 (2008)

Rebounds Per Game Deandre Ayton 11.5 (2020) Josh Howard 7.0 (2008)

Assists Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.9 (2020) Josh Howard 2.2 (2008)

Steals Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.0 (2024) Josh Howard 1.5 (2005)

Blocks Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.5 (2020) Josh Howard 0.8 (2004)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Deandre Ayton 15.9 Josh Howard 14.8

Rebounds Per Game Deandre Ayton 10.5 Josh Howard 6.9

Assists Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.3 Josh Howard 1.5

Steals Per Game Deandre Ayton 0.6 Josh Howard 1.0

Blocks Per Game Deandre Ayton 0.9 Josh Howard 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Deandre Ayton 714 Josh Howard 976

Total Rebounds Deandre Ayton 473 Josh Howard 458

Total Assists Deandre Ayton 57 Josh Howard 101

Total Steals Deandre Ayton 29 Josh Howard 66

Total Blocks Deandre Ayton 41 Josh Howard 39

Total Games Deandre Ayton 45 Josh Howard 66

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Deandre Ayton .629 Josh Howard .440

3-Point Percentage Deandre Ayton .500 Josh Howard .311

Free Throw Percentage Deandre Ayton .661 Josh Howard .782

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Deandre Ayton 17.9 (2022) Josh Howard 21.3 (2007)

Rebounds Per Game Deandre Ayton 11.8 (2021) Josh Howard 9.8 (2007)

Assists Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.7 (2022) Josh Howard 2.8 (2007)

Steals Per Game Deandre Ayton 0.8 (2021) Josh Howard 2.2 (2007)

Blocks Per Game Deandre Ayton 1.1 (2021) Josh Howard 1.2 (2004)