Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. Dwight Howard Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dwight Howard and Giannis Antetokounmpo 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
G. Antetokounmpo:
2013-14 to 2023-24
Dwight Howard:
2004-05 to 2021-22

NBA Championships and Seasons

G. Antetokounmpo1
Dwight Howard1
G. Antetokounmpo11
Dwight Howard18
G. Antetokounmpo8
Dwight Howard12
G. Antetokounmpo8
Dwight Howard8

Honors and Awards

G. Antetokounmpo2
Dwight Howard0
G. Antetokounmpo1
Dwight Howard0
G. Antetokounmpo5
Dwight Howard5
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
G. Antetokounmpo7
Dwight Howard8
G. Antetokounmpo4
Dwight Howard4
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
G. Antetokounmpo5
Dwight Howard5
G. Antetokounmpo1
Dwight Howard3
G. Antetokounmpo0
Dwight Howard5
G. Antetokounmpo0
Dwight Howard2
G. Antetokounmpo1 *
Dwight Howard0
*
* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

G. Antetokounmpo 23.3
Dwight Howard 15.7

G. Antetokounmpo 9.7
Dwight Howard 11.8

G. Antetokounmpo 4.8
Dwight Howard 1.3

G. Antetokounmpo 1.1
Dwight Howard 0.9

G. Antetokounmpo 1.2
Dwight Howard 1.8

Totals Stats

G. Antetokounmpo 18,367
Dwight Howard 19,485

G. Antetokounmpo 7,671
Dwight Howard 14,627

G. Antetokounmpo 3,814
Dwight Howard 1,676

G. Antetokounmpo 897
Dwight Howard 1,081

G. Antetokounmpo 976
Dwight Howard 2,228

G. Antetokounmpo 787
Dwight Howard 1,242

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .545
Dwight Howard .587

3-Point Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .287
Dwight Howard .214

Free Throw Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .702
Dwight Howard .567

Best Season (no game minimum)

G. Antetokounmpo 31.1
(2023)
Dwight Howard 22.9
(2011)

G. Antetokounmpo 13.6
(2020)
Dwight Howard 14.5
(2012)

G. Antetokounmpo 6.4
(2024)
Dwight Howard 1.9
(2007)

G. Antetokounmpo 1.6
(2017)
Dwight Howard 1.5
(2012)

G. Antetokounmpo 1.9
(2017)
Dwight Howard 2.9
(2009)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

G. Antetokounmpo 26.6
Dwight Howard 15.3

G. Antetokounmpo 12.0
Dwight Howard 11.8

G. Antetokounmpo 5.2
Dwight Howard 1.2

G. Antetokounmpo 1.0
Dwight Howard 0.8

G. Antetokounmpo 1.3
Dwight Howard 2.0

Totals Stats

G. Antetokounmpo 2,105
Dwight Howard 1,909

G. Antetokounmpo 945
Dwight Howard 1,473

G. Antetokounmpo 413
Dwight Howard 149

G. Antetokounmpo 80
Dwight Howard 94

G. Antetokounmpo 105
Dwight Howard 248

G. Antetokounmpo 79
Dwight Howard 125

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .527
Dwight Howard .589

3-Point Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .261
Dwight Howard .143

Free Throw Percentage
G. Antetokounmpo .618
Dwight Howard .548

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

G. Antetokounmpo 31.7
(2022)
Dwight Howard 27.0
(2011)

G. Antetokounmpo 14.2
(2022)
Dwight Howard 15.8
(2008)

G. Antetokounmpo 6.8
(2022)
Dwight Howard 1.9
(2009)

G. Antetokounmpo 2.2
(2017)
Dwight Howard 1.4
(2015)

G. Antetokounmpo 2.0
(2019)
Dwight Howard 3.5
(2010)