Dwight Howard vs. Michael Jordan Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Michael Jordan 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
Michael Jordan:
1984-85 to 2002-03

NBA Championships and Seasons

Dwight Howard1
Michael Jordan6
Dwight Howard18
Michael Jordan15
Dwight Howard12
Michael Jordan13
Dwight Howard8
Michael Jordan14

Honors and Awards

Dwight Howard0
Michael Jordan5
Dwight Howard0
Michael Jordan6
Dwight Howard5
Michael Jordan10
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Dwight Howard8
Michael Jordan11
Dwight Howard4
Michael Jordan9
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Dwight Howard5
Michael Jordan9
Dwight Howard3
Michael Jordan1
Dwight Howard0
Michael Jordan10
Dwight Howard5
Michael Jordan0
Dwight Howard0
Michael Jordan3
Dwight Howard2
Michael Jordan0
Dwight Howard0
Michael Jordan1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Dwight Howard 15.7
Michael Jordan 30.1

Dwight Howard 11.8
Michael Jordan 6.2

Dwight Howard 1.3
Michael Jordan 5.3

Dwight Howard 0.9
Michael Jordan 2.3

Dwight Howard 1.8
Michael Jordan 0.8

Totals Stats

Dwight Howard 19,485
Michael Jordan 32,292

Dwight Howard 14,627
Michael Jordan 6,672

Dwight Howard 1,676
Michael Jordan 5,633

Dwight Howard 1,081
Michael Jordan 2,514

Dwight Howard 2,228
Michael Jordan 893

Dwight Howard 1,242
Michael Jordan 1,072

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dwight Howard .587
Michael Jordan .497

3-Point Percentage
Dwight Howard .214
Michael Jordan .327

Free Throw Percentage
Dwight Howard .567
Michael Jordan .835

Best Season (no game minimum)

Dwight Howard 22.9
(2011)
Michael Jordan 37.1
(1987)

Dwight Howard 14.5
(2012)
Michael Jordan 8.0
(1989)

Dwight Howard 1.9
(2007)
Michael Jordan 8.0
(1989)

Dwight Howard 1.5
(2012)
Michael Jordan 3.2
(1988)

Dwight Howard 2.9
(2009)
Michael Jordan 1.6
(1988)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Dwight Howard 15.3
Michael Jordan 33.4

Dwight Howard 11.8
Michael Jordan 6.4

Dwight Howard 1.2
Michael Jordan 5.7

Dwight Howard 0.8
Michael Jordan 2.1

Dwight Howard 2.0
Michael Jordan 0.9

Totals Stats

Dwight Howard 1,909
Michael Jordan 5,987

Dwight Howard 1,473
Michael Jordan 1,152

Dwight Howard 149
Michael Jordan 1,022

Dwight Howard 94
Michael Jordan 376

Dwight Howard 248
Michael Jordan 158

Dwight Howard 125
Michael Jordan 179

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dwight Howard .589
Michael Jordan .487

3-Point Percentage
Dwight Howard .143
Michael Jordan .332

Free Throw Percentage
Dwight Howard .548
Michael Jordan .828

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Dwight Howard 27.0
(2011)
Michael Jordan 43.7
(1986)

Dwight Howard 15.8
(2008)
Michael Jordan 7.9
(1997)

Dwight Howard 1.9
(2009)
Michael Jordan 8.5
(1985)

Dwight Howard 1.4
(2015)
Michael Jordan 2.8
(1990)

Dwight Howard 3.5
(2010)
Michael Jordan 2.3
(1987)