Rudy Gobert vs. Otis Howard Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Otis Howard and Rudy Gobert 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 2025-26
Rudy Gobert: 2013-14 to 2025-26
Otis Howard: 1978-79 to 1978-79

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Rudy Gobert 0 Otis Howard 0

NBA Seasons Rudy Gobert 13 Otis Howard 1

Playoffs Played Rudy Gobert 9 Otis Howard 0

All-Star Games Rudy Gobert 3 Otis Howard 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Rudy Gobert 4 Otis Howard 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Rudy Gobert 7 Otis Howard 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Rudy Gobert 8 Otis Howard 0

Defensive Player of The Year Rudy Gobert 4 Otis Howard 0 *

Rebounds Leader Rudy Gobert 1 Otis Howard 0

Blocks Leader Rudy Gobert 1 Otis Howard 0

* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Rudy Gobert 12.6 Otis Howard 4.2

Rebounds Per Game Rudy Gobert 11.7 Otis Howard 2.9

Assists Per Game Rudy Gobert 1.4 Otis Howard 0.4

Steals Per Game Rudy Gobert 0.7 Otis Howard 0.1

Blocks Per Game Rudy Gobert 2.1 Otis Howard 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Rudy Gobert 10,657 Otis Howard 59

Total Rebounds Rudy Gobert 9,894 Otis Howard 41

Total Assists Rudy Gobert 1,158 Otis Howard 5

Total Steals Rudy Gobert 584 Otis Howard 2

Total Blocks Rudy Gobert 1,750 Otis Howard 2

Total Games Rudy Gobert 848 Otis Howard 14

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Rudy Gobert .657 Otis Howard .429

3-Point Percentage Rudy Gobert .000 Otis Howard - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Rudy Gobert .639 Otis Howard .478

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Rudy Gobert 15.9 (2019) Otis Howard 4.2 (1979)

Rebounds Per Game Rudy Gobert 14.7 (2022) Otis Howard 2.9 (1979)

Assists Per Game Rudy Gobert 2.0 (2019) Otis Howard 0.4 (1979)

Steals Per Game Rudy Gobert 0.8 (2019) Otis Howard 0.1 (1979)

Blocks Per Game Rudy Gobert 2.7 (2021) Otis Howard 0.1 (1979)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Rudy Gobert 12.3 Otis Howard -

Rebounds Per Game Rudy Gobert 10.6 Otis Howard -

Assists Per Game Rudy Gobert 1.1 Otis Howard -

Steals Per Game Rudy Gobert 0.7 Otis Howard -

Blocks Per Game Rudy Gobert 1.5 Otis Howard -

Totals Stats

Total Points Rudy Gobert 1,031 Otis Howard -

Total Rebounds Rudy Gobert 889 Otis Howard -

Total Assists Rudy Gobert 94 Otis Howard -

Total Steals Rudy Gobert 57 Otis Howard -

Total Blocks Rudy Gobert 127 Otis Howard -

Total Games Rudy Gobert 84 Otis Howard 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Rudy Gobert .641 Otis Howard -

3-Point Percentage Rudy Gobert .000 Otis Howard - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Rudy Gobert .608 Otis Howard -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Rudy Gobert 16.9 (2020) Otis Howard -

Rebounds Per Game Rudy Gobert 13.2 (2022) Otis Howard -

Assists Per Game Rudy Gobert 2.0 (2023) Otis Howard -

Steals Per Game Rudy Gobert 1.0 (2017) Otis Howard -

Blocks Per Game Rudy Gobert 2.6 (2019) Otis Howard -

Notes: ** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.