Complete Stats Comparison of Dwight Howard and Allen Iverson

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Dwight Howard and Allen Iverson during their NBA careers. First we show you a summary of who had better numbers on each statistical category and then we compare in detail the performance of each of these stars in the regular season and the Playoffs, both in total stats and averages per game.

Player comparisons:
Career comparison / Season by season / Scoring / Stats / Stats Rankings / Games against each other

This in-depth comparison includes all the numbers, if you prefer a simplified version of this analysis with only the basic statistics, you will find it at the career comparison of these two NBA stars.

On this page we compare:

Who has better stats? Main stats / All stats
Regular Season: Averages / Totals / Pecentages
Playoffs: Averages / Totals / Pecentages

Main Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Dwight Howard2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		18
seasons
Allen Iverson3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		14
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Dwight Howard2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		12
Playoffs
Allen Iverson3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		8
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Dwight Howard5
stats		6
stats		1
stat
Allen Iverson7
stats		8
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Dwight Howard5
stats		7
stats		1
stat
Allen Iverson7
stats		7
stats		2
stats

- "Better Career Total" includes games and years played as stats.

- For turnovers and personal fouls, lower numbers are better.

- Field goal, free-throw and three-point attempts are not included on these tables since it can't be said that higher is better.

Now, lets compare all their stats in detail, one by one...

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Allen Iverson had better averages in points, assists and steals while Dwight Howard had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Dwight Howard had better averages in offensive rebounds (+2.5), defensive rebounds (+5.5), total rebounds (+8.1) and blocks (+1.6)
- Allen Iverson had better averages in points (+11.0), field goals made (+3.6), 3-pointers made (+1.2), free throws made (+2.7), assists (+4.9) and steals (+1.3)
- Dwight Howard had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.2)
- Allen Iverson had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.9)
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- Allen Iverson had higher averages in field goals attempted (+12.1), 3-pointers attempted (+3.6) and free throws attempted (+1.3)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dwight Howard 15.7
Allen Iverson 26.7
+11.0
Field Goals Made
Dwight Howard 5.7
Allen Iverson 9.3
+3.6
Field Goals Attempted
Dwight Howard 9.7
Allen Iverson 21.8
+12.1
3-Pointers Made
Dwight Howard 0.0
Allen Iverson 1.2
+1.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Dwight Howard 0.1
Allen Iverson 3.7
+3.6
Free Throws Made
Dwight Howard 4.3
Allen Iverson 7.0
+2.7
Free Throws Attempted
Dwight Howard 7.6
Allen Iverson 8.9
+1.3
Offensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 3.3
+2.5
Allen Iverson 0.8
Defensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 8.4
+5.5
Allen Iverson 2.9
Total Rebounds
Dwight Howard 11.8
+8.1
Allen Iverson 3.7
Assists
Dwight Howard 1.3
Allen Iverson 6.2
+4.9
Steals
Dwight Howard 0.9
Allen Iverson 2.2
+1.3
Blocks
Dwight Howard 1.8
+1.6
Allen Iverson 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 2.7
Allen Iverson 3.6
+0.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 3.1
+1.2
Allen Iverson 1.9

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, out of the five main statistical categories, Allen Iverson had more total points, assists and steals while Dwight Howard had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Dwight Howard played more years (+4) and games (+328), and had more offensive rebounds (+3,406), defensive rebounds (+7,827), total rebounds (+11,233) and blocks (+2,064)
- Allen Iverson had more points (+4,883), field goals made (+1,416), 3-pointers made (+1,037), free throws made (+1,014), assists (+3,948) and steals (+902)
- Dwight Howard had more turnovers (+40) and personal fouls (+2,135)
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- Dwight Howard had more free throws attempted (+1,287)
- Allen Iverson had more field goals attempted (+7,890) and 3-pointers attempted (+3,280)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dwight Howard 18
+4
Allen Iverson 14
Games
Dwight Howard 1,242
+328
Allen Iverson 914
Points
Dwight Howard 19,485
Allen Iverson 24,368
+4,883
Field Goals Made
Dwight Howard 7,051
Allen Iverson 8,467
+1,416
Field Goals Attempted
Dwight Howard 12,016
Allen Iverson 19,906
+7,890
3-Pointers Made
Dwight Howard 22
Allen Iverson 1,059
+1,037
3-Pointers Attempted
Dwight Howard 103
Allen Iverson 3,383
+3,280
Free Throws Made
Dwight Howard 5,361
Allen Iverson 6,375
+1,014
Free Throws Attempted
Dwight Howard 9,455
+1,287
Allen Iverson 8,168
Offensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 4,151
+3,406
Allen Iverson 745
Defensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 10,476
+7,827
Allen Iverson 2,649
Total Rebounds
Dwight Howard 14,627
+11,233
Allen Iverson 3,394
Assists
Dwight Howard 1,676
Allen Iverson 5,624
+3,948
Steals
Dwight Howard 1,081
Allen Iverson 1,983
+902
Blocks
Dwight Howard 2,228
+2,064
Allen Iverson 164
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 3,302
+40
Allen Iverson 3,262
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 3,912
+2,135
Allen Iverson 1,777

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Allen Iverson had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Dwight Howard had better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dwight Howard 58.7%
+16.2
Allen Iverson 42.5%
3-Point Percentage
Dwight Howard 21.4%
Allen Iverson 31.3%
+9.9
Free Throw Percentage
Dwight Howard 56.7%
Allen Iverson 78.0%
+21.3

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Allen Iverson had better averages in points, assists and steals while Dwight Howard had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Dwight Howard had better averages in offensive rebounds (+2.7), defensive rebounds (+5.3), total rebounds (+8.0) and blocks (+1.8)
- Allen Iverson had better averages in points (+14.4), field goals made (+5.2), 3-pointers made (+1.7), free throws made (+2.3), assists (+4.8) and steals (+1.3)
- Dwight Howard had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.5)
- Allen Iverson had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.5)
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- Allen Iverson had higher averages in field goals attempted (+17.3), 3-pointers attempted (+5.2) and free throws attempted (+0.8)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dwight Howard 15.3
Allen Iverson 29.7
+14.4
Field Goals Made
Dwight Howard 5.4
Allen Iverson 10.6
+5.2
Field Goals Attempted
Dwight Howard 9.2
Allen Iverson 26.5
+17.3
3-Pointers Made
Dwight Howard 0.0
Allen Iverson 1.7
+1.7
3-Pointers Attempted
Dwight Howard 0.1
Allen Iverson 5.3
+5.2
Free Throws Made
Dwight Howard 4.4
Allen Iverson 6.7
+2.3
Free Throws Attempted
Dwight Howard 8.0
Allen Iverson 8.8
+0.8
Offensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 3.5
+2.7
Allen Iverson 0.8
Defensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 8.3
+5.3
Allen Iverson 3.0
Total Rebounds
Dwight Howard 11.8
+8.0
Allen Iverson 3.8
Assists
Dwight Howard 1.2
Allen Iverson 6.0
+4.8
Steals
Dwight Howard 0.8
Allen Iverson 2.1
+1.3
Blocks
Dwight Howard 2.0
+1.8
Allen Iverson 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 2.6
Allen Iverson 3.1
+0.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 3.7
+1.5
Allen Iverson 2.2

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Allen Iverson had more total points, assists and steals while Dwight Howard had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Dwight Howard played more years (+4) and games (+54), and had more free throws made (+68), offensive rebounds (+382), defensive rebounds (+818), total rebounds (+1,200) and blocks (+234)
- Allen Iverson had more points (+202), field goals made (+74), 3-pointers made (+122), assists (+276) and steals (+53)
- Dwight Howard had more turnovers (+102) and personal fouls (+310)
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- Dwight Howard had more free throws attempted (+371)
- Allen Iverson had more field goals attempted (+726) and 3-pointers attempted (+369)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dwight Howard 12
+4
Allen Iverson 8
Games
Dwight Howard 125
+54
Allen Iverson 71
Points
Dwight Howard 1,909
Allen Iverson 2,111
+202
Field Goals Made
Dwight Howard 681
Allen Iverson 755
+74
Field Goals Attempted
Dwight Howard 1,156
Allen Iverson 1,882
+726
3-Pointers Made
Dwight Howard 1
Allen Iverson 123
+122
3-Pointers Attempted
Dwight Howard 7
Allen Iverson 376
+369
Free Throws Made
Dwight Howard 546
+68
Allen Iverson 478
Free Throws Attempted
Dwight Howard 997
+371
Allen Iverson 626
Offensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 441
+382
Allen Iverson 59
Defensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 1,032
+818
Allen Iverson 214
Total Rebounds
Dwight Howard 1,473
+1,200
Allen Iverson 273
Assists
Dwight Howard 149
Allen Iverson 425
+276
Steals
Dwight Howard 94
Allen Iverson 147
+53
Blocks
Dwight Howard 248
+234
Allen Iverson 14
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 323
+102
Allen Iverson 221
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 467
+310
Allen Iverson 157

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Allen Iverson had better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Dwight Howard had better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dwight Howard 58.9%
+18.8
Allen Iverson 40.1%
3-Point Percentage
Dwight Howard 14.3%
Allen Iverson 32.7%
+18.4
Free Throw Percentage
Dwight Howard 54.8%
Allen Iverson 76.4%
+21.6
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