Dwight Howard vs. Craig Shelton Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Craig Shelton 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

Dwight Howard

vs.

Craig Shelton

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Dwight Howard: 2004-05 to 2021-22
Craig Shelton: 1980-81 to 1981-82

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Dwight Howard 1 Craig Shelton 0

NBA Seasons Dwight Howard 18 Craig Shelton 2

Playoffs Played Dwight Howard 12 Craig Shelton 0

All-Star Games Dwight Howard 8 Craig Shelton 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Dwight Howard 5 Craig Shelton 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Dwight Howard 8 Craig Shelton 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Dwight Howard 4 Craig Shelton 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Dwight Howard 5 Craig Shelton 0

Defensive Player of The Year Dwight Howard 3 Craig Shelton 0 *

Rebounds Leader Dwight Howard 5 Craig Shelton 0

Blocks Leader Dwight Howard 2 Craig Shelton 0

* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Dwight Howard 15.7 Craig Shelton 4.1

Rebounds Per Game Dwight Howard 11.8 Craig Shelton 2.4

Assists Per Game Dwight Howard 1.3 Craig Shelton 0.5

Steals Per Game Dwight Howard 0.9 Craig Shelton 0.3

Blocks Per Game Dwight Howard 1.8 Craig Shelton 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Dwight Howard 19,485 Craig Shelton 240

Total Rebounds Dwight Howard 14,627 Craig Shelton 141

Total Assists Dwight Howard 1,676 Craig Shelton 27

Total Steals Dwight Howard 1,081 Craig Shelton 19

Total Blocks Dwight Howard 2,228 Craig Shelton 5

Total Games Dwight Howard 1,242 Craig Shelton 59

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dwight Howard .587 Craig Shelton .453

3-Point Percentage Dwight Howard .214 Craig Shelton .000

Free Throw Percentage Dwight Howard .567 Craig Shelton .600

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dwight Howard 22.9 (2011) Craig Shelton 4.3 (1981)

Rebounds Per Game Dwight Howard 14.5 (2012) Craig Shelton 2.5 (1981)

Assists Per Game Dwight Howard 1.9 (2007) Craig Shelton 0.5 (1981)

Steals Per Game Dwight Howard 1.5 (2012) Craig Shelton 0.3 (1981)

Blocks Per Game Dwight Howard 2.9 (2009) Craig Shelton 0.1 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Dwight Howard 15.3 Craig Shelton -

Rebounds Per Game Dwight Howard 11.8 Craig Shelton -

Assists Per Game Dwight Howard 1.2 Craig Shelton -

Steals Per Game Dwight Howard 0.8 Craig Shelton -

Blocks Per Game Dwight Howard 2.0 Craig Shelton -

Totals Stats

Total Points Dwight Howard 1,909 Craig Shelton -

Total Rebounds Dwight Howard 1,473 Craig Shelton -

Total Assists Dwight Howard 149 Craig Shelton -

Total Steals Dwight Howard 94 Craig Shelton -

Total Blocks Dwight Howard 248 Craig Shelton -

Total Games Dwight Howard 125 Craig Shelton 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dwight Howard .589 Craig Shelton -

3-Point Percentage Dwight Howard .143 Craig Shelton -

Free Throw Percentage Dwight Howard .548 Craig Shelton -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dwight Howard 27.0 (2011) Craig Shelton -

Rebounds Per Game Dwight Howard 15.8 (2008) Craig Shelton -

Assists Per Game Dwight Howard 1.9 (2009) Craig Shelton -

Steals Per Game Dwight Howard 1.4 (2015) Craig Shelton -

Blocks Per Game Dwight Howard 3.5 (2010) Craig Shelton -