Dwight Howard vs. Ralph Simpson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ralph Simpson 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.

Ralph Simpson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Dwight Howard: 2004-05 to 2021-22
Ralph Simpson: 1976-77 to 1979-80

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Dwight Howard 1 Ralph Simpson 0

NBA Seasons Dwight Howard 18 Ralph Simpson 4

Playoffs Played Dwight Howard 12 Ralph Simpson 3

All-Star Games Dwight Howard 8 Ralph Simpson 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Dwight Howard 5 Ralph Simpson 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Dwight Howard 8 Ralph Simpson 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Dwight Howard 4 Ralph Simpson 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Dwight Howard 5 Ralph Simpson 0

Defensive Player of The Year Dwight Howard 3 Ralph Simpson 0 *

Rebounds Leader Dwight Howard 5 Ralph Simpson 0

Blocks Leader Dwight Howard 2 Ralph Simpson 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 Ralph Simpson 8.4

Rebounds Per Game Dwight Howard 11.8 Ralph Simpson 2.0

Assists Per Game Dwight Howard 1.3 Ralph Simpson 2.2

Steals Per Game Dwight Howard 0.9 Ralph Simpson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Dwight Howard 1.8 Ralph Simpson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Dwight Howard 19,485 Ralph Simpson 1,832

Total Rebounds Dwight Howard 14,627 Ralph Simpson 445

Total Assists Dwight Howard 1,676 Ralph Simpson 479

Total Steals Dwight Howard 1,081 Ralph Simpson 189

Total Blocks Dwight Howard 2,228 Ralph Simpson 17

Total Games Dwight Howard 1,242 Ralph Simpson 218

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dwight Howard .587 Ralph Simpson .404

3-Point Percentage Dwight Howard .214 Ralph Simpson .000 *

Free Throw Percentage Dwight Howard .567 Ralph Simpson .724

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dwight Howard 22.9 (2011) Ralph Simpson 11.0 (1977)

Rebounds Per Game Dwight Howard 14.5 (2012) Ralph Simpson 2.5 (1978)

Assists Per Game Dwight Howard 1.9 (2007) Ralph Simpson 2.5 (1978)

Steals Per Game Dwight Howard 1.5 (2012) Ralph Simpson 1.2 (1978)

Blocks Per Game Dwight Howard 2.9 (2009) Ralph Simpson 0.1 (1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Dwight Howard 15.3 Ralph Simpson 6.2

Rebounds Per Game Dwight Howard 11.8 Ralph Simpson 1.4

Assists Per Game Dwight Howard 1.2 Ralph Simpson 2.4

Steals Per Game Dwight Howard 0.8 Ralph Simpson 0.2

Blocks Per Game Dwight Howard 2.0 Ralph Simpson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Dwight Howard 1,909 Ralph Simpson 106

Total Rebounds Dwight Howard 1,473 Ralph Simpson 24

Total Assists Dwight Howard 149 Ralph Simpson 41

Total Steals Dwight Howard 94 Ralph Simpson 4

Total Blocks Dwight Howard 248 Ralph Simpson 2

Total Games Dwight Howard 125 Ralph Simpson 17

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dwight Howard .589 Ralph Simpson .413

3-Point Percentage Dwight Howard .143 Ralph Simpson - *

Free Throw Percentage Dwight Howard .548 Ralph Simpson .696

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dwight Howard 27.0 (2011) Ralph Simpson 7.8 (1978)

Rebounds Per Game Dwight Howard 15.8 (2008) Ralph Simpson 1.5 (1977)

Assists Per Game Dwight Howard 1.9 (2009) Ralph Simpson 2.9 (1978)

Steals Per Game Dwight Howard 1.4 (2015) Ralph Simpson 0.3 (1978)

Blocks Per Game Dwight Howard 3.5 (2010) Ralph Simpson 0.2 (1978)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.