Dwight Howard vs. John Rudd Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Rudd 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.

John Rudd

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Dwight Howard: 2004-05 to 2021-22
John Rudd: 1978-79 to 1978-79

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Dwight Howard 1 John Rudd 0

NBA Seasons Dwight Howard 18 John Rudd 1

Playoffs Played Dwight Howard 12 John Rudd 0

All-Star Games Dwight Howard 8 John Rudd 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Dwight Howard 5 John Rudd 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Dwight Howard 8 John Rudd 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Dwight Howard 4 John Rudd 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Dwight Howard 5 John Rudd 0

Defensive Player of The Year Dwight Howard 3 John Rudd 0 *

Rebounds Leader Dwight Howard 5 John Rudd 0

Blocks Leader Dwight Howard 2 John Rudd 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 John Rudd 3.2

Rebounds Per Game Dwight Howard 11.8 John Rudd 2.9

Assists Per Game Dwight Howard 1.3 John Rudd 0.6

Steals Per Game Dwight Howard 0.9 John Rudd 0.3

Blocks Per Game Dwight Howard 1.8 John Rudd 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Dwight Howard 19,485 John Rudd 184

Total Rebounds Dwight Howard 14,627 John Rudd 167

Total Assists Dwight Howard 1,676 John Rudd 35

Total Steals Dwight Howard 1,081 John Rudd 17

Total Blocks Dwight Howard 2,228 John Rudd 8

Total Games Dwight Howard 1,242 John Rudd 58

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dwight Howard .587 John Rudd .444

3-Point Percentage Dwight Howard .214 John Rudd - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Dwight Howard .567 John Rudd .710

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dwight Howard 22.9 (2011) John Rudd 3.2 (1979)

Rebounds Per Game Dwight Howard 14.5 (2012) John Rudd 2.9 (1979)

Assists Per Game Dwight Howard 1.9 (2007) John Rudd 0.6 (1979)

Steals Per Game Dwight Howard 1.5 (2012) John Rudd 0.3 (1979)

Blocks Per Game Dwight Howard 2.9 (2009) John Rudd 0.1 (1979)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Dwight Howard 15.3 John Rudd -

Rebounds Per Game Dwight Howard 11.8 John Rudd -

Assists Per Game Dwight Howard 1.2 John Rudd -

Steals Per Game Dwight Howard 0.8 John Rudd -

Blocks Per Game Dwight Howard 2.0 John Rudd -

Totals Stats

Total Points Dwight Howard 1,909 John Rudd -

Total Rebounds Dwight Howard 1,473 John Rudd -

Total Assists Dwight Howard 149 John Rudd -

Total Steals Dwight Howard 94 John Rudd -

Total Blocks Dwight Howard 248 John Rudd -

Total Games Dwight Howard 125 John Rudd 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dwight Howard .589 John Rudd -

3-Point Percentage Dwight Howard .143 John Rudd - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Dwight Howard .548 John Rudd -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dwight Howard 27.0 (2011) John Rudd -

Rebounds Per Game Dwight Howard 15.8 (2008) John Rudd -

Assists Per Game Dwight Howard 1.9 (2009) John Rudd -

Steals Per Game Dwight Howard 1.4 (2015) John Rudd -

Blocks Per Game Dwight Howard 3.5 (2010) John Rudd -

Notes: ** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.