George Gervin vs. Dwight Howard Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dwight Howard and George Gervin 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
George Gervin:
1976-77 to 1985-86
Dwight Howard:
2004-05 to 2021-22

NBA Championships and Seasons

George Gervin0
Dwight Howard1
George Gervin10
Dwight Howard18
George Gervin9
Dwight Howard12
George Gervin9
Dwight Howard8

Honors and Awards

George Gervin5
Dwight Howard5
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
George Gervin7
Dwight Howard8
George Gervin0
Dwight Howard4
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
George Gervin0
Dwight Howard5
George Gervin0 *
Dwight Howard3
George Gervin4
Dwight Howard0
George Gervin0
Dwight Howard5
George Gervin0
Dwight Howard2
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

George Gervin 26.2
Dwight Howard 15.7

George Gervin 4.6
Dwight Howard 11.8

George Gervin 2.8
Dwight Howard 1.3

George Gervin 1.2
Dwight Howard 0.9

George Gervin 0.8
Dwight Howard 1.8

Totals Stats

George Gervin 20,708
Dwight Howard 19,485

George Gervin 3,607
Dwight Howard 14,627

George Gervin 2,214
Dwight Howard 1,676

George Gervin 941
Dwight Howard 1,081

George Gervin 670
Dwight Howard 2,228

George Gervin 791
Dwight Howard 1,242

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
George Gervin .511
Dwight Howard .587

3-Point Percentage
George Gervin .297
*
Dwight Howard .214

Free Throw Percentage
George Gervin .844
Dwight Howard .567

Best Season (no game minimum)

George Gervin 33.1
(1980)
Dwight Howard 22.9
(2011)

George Gervin 5.5
(1977)
Dwight Howard 14.5
(2012)

George Gervin 3.7
(1978)
Dwight Howard 1.9
(2007)

George Gervin 1.7
(1979)
Dwight Howard 1.5
(2012)

George Gervin 1.3
(1978)
Dwight Howard 2.9
(2009)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

George Gervin 27.0
Dwight Howard 15.3

George Gervin 5.8
Dwight Howard 11.8

George Gervin 3.2
Dwight Howard 1.2

George Gervin 1.2
Dwight Howard 0.8

George Gervin 0.9
Dwight Howard 2.0

Totals Stats

George Gervin 1,592
Dwight Howard 1,909

George Gervin 341
Dwight Howard 1,473

George Gervin 186
Dwight Howard 149

George Gervin 69
Dwight Howard 94

George Gervin 52
Dwight Howard 248

George Gervin 59
Dwight Howard 125

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
George Gervin .508
Dwight Howard .589

3-Point Percentage
George Gervin .000
*
Dwight Howard .143

Free Throw Percentage
George Gervin .821
Dwight Howard .548

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

George Gervin 33.3
(1980)
Dwight Howard 27.0
(2011)

George Gervin 7.3
(1982)
Dwight Howard 15.8
(2008)

George Gervin 4.6
(1982)
Dwight Howard 1.9
(2009)

George Gervin 1.9
(1979)
Dwight Howard 1.4
(2015)

George Gervin 2.7
(1978)
Dwight Howard 3.5
(2010)

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