Complete Stats Comparison of Dwight Howard and Anfernee Simons

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Dwight Howard and Anfernee Simons 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 Howard4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		18
seasons
Anfernee Simons1
(assists)		0
8
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Dwight Howard5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		12
Playoffs
Anfernee Simons0
0
3
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Dwight Howard8
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Anfernee Simons4
stats		3
stats		2
stats
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Dwight Howard9
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Anfernee Simons3
stats		3
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, Dwight Howard has better averages in points, rebounds, steals and blocks while Anfernee Simons has better average in assists.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Dwight Howard has better averages in points (+0.8), field goals made (+0.4), free throws made (+2.4), offensive rebounds (+3.0), defensive rebounds (+6.3), total rebounds (+9.3), steals (+0.4) and blocks (+1.7)
- Anfernee Simons has better averages in 3-pointers made (+2.5) and assists (+1.9)
- Dwight Howard has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.1) and personal fouls (+1.3)
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- Dwight Howard has higher average in free throws attempted (+5.5)
- Anfernee Simons has higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.5) and 3-pointers attempted (+6.4)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dwight Howard 15.7
+0.8
Anfernee Simons 14.9
Field Goals Made
Dwight Howard 5.7
+0.4
Anfernee Simons 5.3
Field Goals Attempted
Dwight Howard 9.7
Anfernee Simons 12.2
+2.5
3-Pointers Made
Dwight Howard 0.0
Anfernee Simons 2.5
+2.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Dwight Howard 0.1
Anfernee Simons 6.5
+6.4
Free Throws Made
Dwight Howard 4.3
+2.4
Anfernee Simons 1.9
Free Throws Attempted
Dwight Howard 7.6
+5.5
Anfernee Simons 2.1
Offensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 3.3
+3.0
Anfernee Simons 0.3
Defensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 8.4
+6.3
Anfernee Simons 2.1
Total Rebounds
Dwight Howard 11.8
+9.3
Anfernee Simons 2.5
Assists
Dwight Howard 1.3
Anfernee Simons 3.2
+1.9
Steals
Dwight Howard 0.9
+0.4
Anfernee Simons 0.5
Blocks
Dwight Howard 1.8
+1.7
Anfernee Simons 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 2.7
+1.1
Anfernee Simons 1.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 3.1
+1.3
Anfernee Simons 1.8

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Dwight Howard has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Anfernee Simons.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Dwight Howard played more years (+10) and games (+821), and has more points (+13,230), field goals made (+4,835), free throws made (+4,578), offensive rebounds (+4,005), defensive rebounds (+9,577), total rebounds (+13,582), assists (+338), steals (+864) and blocks (+2,176)
- Anfernee Simons has more 3-pointers made (+1,018)
- Dwight Howard has more turnovers (+2,644) and personal fouls (+3,143)
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- Dwight Howard has more field goals attempted (+6,866) and free throws attempted (+8,566)
- Anfernee Simons has more 3-pointers attempted (+2,634)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dwight Howard 18
+10
Anfernee Simons 8
Games
Dwight Howard 1,242
+821
Anfernee Simons 421
Points
Dwight Howard 19,485
+13,230
Anfernee Simons 6,255
Field Goals Made
Dwight Howard 7,051
+4,835
Anfernee Simons 2,216
Field Goals Attempted
Dwight Howard 12,016
+6,866
Anfernee Simons 5,150
3-Pointers Made
Dwight Howard 22
Anfernee Simons 1,040
+1,018
3-Pointers Attempted
Dwight Howard 103
Anfernee Simons 2,737
+2,634
Free Throws Made
Dwight Howard 5,361
+4,578
Anfernee Simons 783
Free Throws Attempted
Dwight Howard 9,455
+8,566
Anfernee Simons 889
Offensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 4,151
+4,005
Anfernee Simons 146
Defensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 10,476
+9,577
Anfernee Simons 899
Total Rebounds
Dwight Howard 14,627
+13,582
Anfernee Simons 1,045
Assists
Dwight Howard 1,676
+338
Anfernee Simons 1,338
Steals
Dwight Howard 1,081
+864
Anfernee Simons 217
Blocks
Dwight Howard 2,228
+2,176
Anfernee Simons 52
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 3,302
+2,644
Anfernee Simons 658
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 3,912
+3,143
Anfernee Simons 769

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Anfernee Simons has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Dwight Howard has better field goal percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dwight Howard 58.7%
+15.7
Anfernee Simons 43.0%
3-Point Percentage
Dwight Howard 21.4%
Anfernee Simons 38.0%
+16.6
Free Throw Percentage
Dwight Howard 56.7%
Anfernee Simons 88.1%
+31.4

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Dwight Howard has better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Anfernee Simons.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Dwight Howard has better averages in points (+10.6), field goals made (+3.9), free throws made (+3.8), offensive rebounds (+3.2), defensive rebounds (+6.8), total rebounds (+10.0), assists (+0.2), steals (+0.2) and blocks (+1.9)
- Anfernee Simons has better average in 3-pointers made (+1.1)
- Dwight Howard has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+2.3) and personal fouls (+2.7)
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- Dwight Howard has higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.3) and free throws attempted (+7.3)
- Anfernee Simons has higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+2.2)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dwight Howard 15.3
+10.6
Anfernee Simons 4.7
Field Goals Made
Dwight Howard 5.4
+3.9
Anfernee Simons 1.5
Field Goals Attempted
Dwight Howard 9.2
+5.3
Anfernee Simons 3.9
3-Pointers Made
Dwight Howard 0.0
Anfernee Simons 1.1
+1.1
3-Pointers Attempted
Dwight Howard 0.1
Anfernee Simons 2.3
+2.2
Free Throws Made
Dwight Howard 4.4
+3.8
Anfernee Simons 0.6
Free Throws Attempted
Dwight Howard 8.0
+7.3
Anfernee Simons 0.7
Offensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 3.5
+3.2
Anfernee Simons 0.3
Defensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 8.3
+6.8
Anfernee Simons 1.5
Total Rebounds
Dwight Howard 11.8
+10.0
Anfernee Simons 1.8
Assists
Dwight Howard 1.2
+0.2
Anfernee Simons 1.0
Steals
Dwight Howard 0.8
+0.2
Anfernee Simons 0.6
Blocks
Dwight Howard 2.0
+1.9
Anfernee Simons 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 2.6
+2.3
Anfernee Simons 0.3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 3.7
+2.7
Anfernee Simons 1.0

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Dwight Howard has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Anfernee Simons.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Dwight Howard played more years (+9) and games (+110), and has more points (+1,839), field goals made (+659), free throws made (+537), offensive rebounds (+437), defensive rebounds (+1,009), total rebounds (+1,446), assists (+134), steals (+85) and blocks (+247)
- Anfernee Simons has more 3-pointers made (+16)
- Dwight Howard has more turnovers (+318) and personal fouls (+452)
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- Dwight Howard has more field goals attempted (+1,098) and free throws attempted (+986)
- Anfernee Simons has more 3-pointers attempted (+27)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dwight Howard 12
+9
Anfernee Simons 3
Games
Dwight Howard 125
+110
Anfernee Simons 15
Points
Dwight Howard 1,909
+1,839
Anfernee Simons 70
Field Goals Made
Dwight Howard 681
+659
Anfernee Simons 22
Field Goals Attempted
Dwight Howard 1,156
+1,098
Anfernee Simons 58
3-Pointers Made
Dwight Howard 1
Anfernee Simons 17
+16
3-Pointers Attempted
Dwight Howard 7
Anfernee Simons 34
+27
Free Throws Made
Dwight Howard 546
+537
Anfernee Simons 9
Free Throws Attempted
Dwight Howard 997
+986
Anfernee Simons 11
Offensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 441
+437
Anfernee Simons 4
Defensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 1,032
+1,009
Anfernee Simons 23
Total Rebounds
Dwight Howard 1,473
+1,446
Anfernee Simons 27
Assists
Dwight Howard 149
+134
Anfernee Simons 15
Steals
Dwight Howard 94
+85
Anfernee Simons 9
Blocks
Dwight Howard 248
+247
Anfernee Simons 1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 323
+318
Anfernee Simons 5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 467
+452
Anfernee Simons 15

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Anfernee Simons has better 3-point percentage and free throw percentage while Dwight Howard has better field goal percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dwight Howard 58.9%
+21.0
Anfernee Simons 37.9%
3-Point Percentage
Dwight Howard 14.3%
Anfernee Simons 50.0%
+35.7
Free Throw Percentage
Dwight Howard 54.8%
Anfernee Simons 81.8%
+27.0
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