Dwight Howard vs. Cedric Maxwell Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Cedric Maxwell and Dwight Howard 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
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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Dwight Howard:
2004-05 to 2021-22
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Cedric Maxwell:
1977-78 to 1987-88
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Honors and Awards |
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| Dwight Howard | 0 |
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| Cedric Maxwell | 1 | |
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| Dwight Howard | 2 |
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| Cedric Maxwell | 0 | |
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* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Dwight Howard |
15.7 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
12.5 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
11.8 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
6.3 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
1.3 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
2.2 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
0.9 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
0.8 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
1.8 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
0.5 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Dwight Howard |
19,485 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
10,465 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
14,627 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
5,261 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
1,676 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
1,862 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
1,081 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
671 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
2,228 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
433 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
1,242 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
835 | | |
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Percentages |
| Dwight Howard |
.587 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
.546 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
.214 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
.053 | |   *
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| Dwight Howard |
.567 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
.784 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Dwight Howard |
22.9 | | (2011) | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
19.0 | | (1979) | |
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| Dwight Howard |
14.5 | | (2012) | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
9.9 | | (1979) | |
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| Dwight Howard |
1.9 | | (2007) | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
2.9 | | (1979) | |
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| Dwight Howard |
1.5 | | (2012) | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
1.2 | | (1979) | |
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| Dwight Howard |
2.9 | | (2009) | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
0.9 | | (1979) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Dwight Howard |
15.3 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
10.9 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
11.8 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
5.4 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
1.2 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
1.9 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
0.8 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
0.7 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
2.0 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
0.5 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Dwight Howard |
1,909 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
1,116 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
1,473 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
553 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
149 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
194 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
94 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
74 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
248 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
50 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
125 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
102 | | |
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Percentages |
| Dwight Howard |
.589 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
.545 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
.143 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
.000 | | *
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| Dwight Howard |
.548 | | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
.777 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Dwight Howard |
27.0 | | (2011) | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
18.2 | | (1980) | |
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| Dwight Howard |
15.8 | | (2008) | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
10.0 | | (1980) | |
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| Dwight Howard |
1.9 | | (2009) | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
3.3 | | (1983) | |
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| Dwight Howard |
1.4 | | (2015) | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
1.5 | | (1982) | |
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| Dwight Howard |
3.5 | | (2010) | |
| Cedric Maxwell |
1.1 | | (1980) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
