Dwight Howard vs. Donovan Mitchell Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Donovan Mitchell 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

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Dwight Howard:
2004-05 to 2021-22
Donovan Mitchell:
2017-18 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Dwight Howard1
Donovan Mitchell0
Dwight Howard18
Donovan Mitchell7
Dwight Howard12
Donovan Mitchell6
Dwight Howard8
Donovan Mitchell5

Honors and Awards

Dwight Howard5
Donovan Mitchell0
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Dwight Howard8
Donovan Mitchell1
Dwight Howard4
Donovan Mitchell0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Dwight Howard5
Donovan Mitchell0
Dwight Howard3
Donovan Mitchell0
Dwight Howard5
Donovan Mitchell0
Dwight Howard2
Donovan Mitchell0

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Dwight Howard 15.7
Donovan Mitchell 24.9

Dwight Howard 11.8
Donovan Mitchell 4.3

Dwight Howard 1.3
Donovan Mitchell 4.6

Dwight Howard 0.9
Donovan Mitchell 1.4

Dwight Howard 1.8
Donovan Mitchell 0.3

Totals Stats

Dwight Howard 19,485
Donovan Mitchell 11,498

Dwight Howard 14,627
Donovan Mitchell 1,983

Dwight Howard 1,676
Donovan Mitchell 2,140

Dwight Howard 1,081
Donovan Mitchell 630

Dwight Howard 2,228
Donovan Mitchell 151

Dwight Howard 1,242
Donovan Mitchell 462

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dwight Howard .587
Donovan Mitchell .450

3-Point Percentage
Dwight Howard .214
Donovan Mitchell .366

Free Throw Percentage
Dwight Howard .567
Donovan Mitchell .842

Best Season (no game minimum)

Dwight Howard 22.9
(2011)
Donovan Mitchell 28.3
(2023)

Dwight Howard 14.5
(2012)
Donovan Mitchell 5.3
(2024)

Dwight Howard 1.9
(2007)
Donovan Mitchell 6.1
(2024)

Dwight Howard 1.5
(2012)
Donovan Mitchell 1.8
(2024)

Dwight Howard 2.9
(2009)
Donovan Mitchell 0.5
(2024)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Dwight Howard 15.3
Donovan Mitchell 27.8

Dwight Howard 11.8
Donovan Mitchell 5.0

Dwight Howard 1.2
Donovan Mitchell 5.0

Dwight Howard 0.8
Donovan Mitchell 1.3

Dwight Howard 2.0
Donovan Mitchell 0.3

Totals Stats

Dwight Howard 1,909
Donovan Mitchell 1,221

Dwight Howard 1,473
Donovan Mitchell 218

Dwight Howard 149
Donovan Mitchell 221

Dwight Howard 94
Donovan Mitchell 56

Dwight Howard 248
Donovan Mitchell 15

Dwight Howard 125
Donovan Mitchell 44

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dwight Howard .589
Donovan Mitchell .431

3-Point Percentage
Dwight Howard .143
Donovan Mitchell .359

Free Throw Percentage
Dwight Howard .548
Donovan Mitchell .856

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Dwight Howard 27.0
(2011)
Donovan Mitchell 36.3
(2020)

Dwight Howard 15.8
(2008)
Donovan Mitchell 5.9
(2018)

Dwight Howard 1.9
(2009)
Donovan Mitchell 7.2
(2023)

Dwight Howard 1.4
(2015)
Donovan Mitchell 2.0
(2023)

Dwight Howard 3.5
(2010)
Donovan Mitchell 0.6
(2023)