Dwight Howard vs. Ricky Sobers Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Ricky Sobers 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
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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Dwight Howard:
2004-05 to 2021-22
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Ricky Sobers:
1975-76 to 1985-86
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Honors and Awards |
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| Dwight Howard | 2 |
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| Ricky Sobers | 0 | |
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* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Dwight Howard |
15.7 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
13.3 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
11.8 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
2.6 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
1.3 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
4.3 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
0.9 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
1.3 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
1.8 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
0.2 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Dwight Howard |
19,485 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
10,902 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
14,627 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
2,132 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
1,676 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
3,525 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
1,081 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
1,085 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
2,228 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
161 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
1,242 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
821 | | |
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Percentages |
| Dwight Howard |
.587 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
.459 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
.214 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
.291 | |   *
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| Dwight Howard |
.567 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
.843 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Dwight Howard |
22.9 | | (2011) | |
| Ricky Sobers |
18.2 | | (1978) | |
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| Dwight Howard |
14.5 | | (2012) | |
| Ricky Sobers |
4.1 | | (1978) | |
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| Dwight Howard |
1.9 | | (2007) | |
| Ricky Sobers |
7.4 | | (1978) | |
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| Dwight Howard |
1.5 | | (2012) | |
| Ricky Sobers |
2.2 | | (1978) | |
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| Dwight Howard |
2.9 | | (2009) | |
| Ricky Sobers |
0.3 | | (1983) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Dwight Howard |
15.3 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
13.3 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
11.8 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
2.7 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
1.2 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
4.0 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
0.8 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
0.9 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
2.0 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
0.3 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Dwight Howard |
1,909 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
387 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
1,473 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
79 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
149 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
117 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
94 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
27 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
248 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
8 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
125 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
29 | | |
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Percentages |
| Dwight Howard |
.589 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
.455 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
.143 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
.250 | | *
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| Dwight Howard |
.548 | | |
| Ricky Sobers |
.835 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Dwight Howard |
27.0 | | (2011) | |
| Ricky Sobers |
15.3 | | (1984) | |
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| Dwight Howard |
15.8 | | (2008) | |
| Ricky Sobers |
3.3 | | (1976) | |
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| Dwight Howard |
1.9 | | (2009) | |
| Ricky Sobers |
4.2 | | (1976) | |
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| Dwight Howard |
1.4 | | (2015) | |
| Ricky Sobers |
1.3 | | (1984) | |
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| Dwight Howard |
3.5 | | (2010) | |
| Ricky Sobers |
0.5 | | (1984) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
