Complete Stats Comparison of Dwight Howard and Dikembe Mutombo

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Dwight Howard and Dikembe Mutombo 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, assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		18
seasons
Dikembe Mutombo1
(blocks)		1
(blocks)		18
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Dwight Howard4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		4
(points, rebounds, assists, steals)		12
Playoffs
Dikembe Mutombo1
(blocks)		1
(blocks)		13
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		10
stats		2
stats
Dikembe Mutombo3
stats		3
stats		1
stat
they are tied1
stat		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Dwight Howard8
stats		10
stats		2
stats
Dikembe Mutombo3
stats		4
stats		1
stat
they are tied1
stat

- "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 had better averages in points, rebounds, assists and steals while Dikembe Mutombo had better average in blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Dwight Howard had better averages in points (+5.9), field goals made (+2.2), free throws made (+1.5), offensive rebounds (+0.1), defensive rebounds (+1.3), total rebounds (+1.5), assists (+0.3) and steals (+0.5)
- Dikembe Mutombo had better average in blocks (+1.0)
- Dwight Howard had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.9) and personal fouls (+0.3)
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- Dwight Howard had higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.0), 3-pointers attempted (+0.1) and free throws attempted (+3.5)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dwight Howard 15.7
+5.9
Dikembe Mutombo 9.8
Field Goals Made
Dwight Howard 5.7
+2.2
Dikembe Mutombo 3.5
Field Goals Attempted
Dwight Howard 9.7
+3.0
Dikembe Mutombo 6.7
3-Pointers Made
Dwight Howard 0.0
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Dwight Howard 0.1
+0.1
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
Free Throws Made
Dwight Howard 4.3
+1.5
Dikembe Mutombo 2.8
Free Throws Attempted
Dwight Howard 7.6
+3.5
Dikembe Mutombo 4.1
Offensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 3.3
+0.1
Dikembe Mutombo 3.2
Defensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 8.4
+1.3
Dikembe Mutombo 7.1
Total Rebounds
Dwight Howard 11.8
+1.5
Dikembe Mutombo 10.3
Assists
Dwight Howard 1.3
+0.3
Dikembe Mutombo 1.0
Steals
Dwight Howard 0.9
+0.5
Dikembe Mutombo 0.4
Blocks
Dwight Howard 1.8
Dikembe Mutombo 2.8
+1.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 2.7
+0.9
Dikembe Mutombo 1.8
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 3.1
+0.3
Dikembe Mutombo 2.8

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Dwight Howard played more games (+46) and had more points (+7,756), field goals made (+2,882), 3-pointers made (+22), free throws made (+1,970), offensive rebounds (+343), defensive rebounds (+1,925), total rebounds (+2,268), assists (+436) and steals (+587)
- Dikembe Mutombo had more blocks (+1,061)
- Dwight Howard had more turnovers (+1,129) and personal fouls (+529)
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- Dwight Howard had more field goals attempted (+3,971), 3-pointers attempted (+101) and free throws attempted (+4,495)
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NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dwight Howard 18
Dikembe Mutombo 18
Games
Dwight Howard 1,242
+46
Dikembe Mutombo 1,196
Points
Dwight Howard 19,485
+7,756
Dikembe Mutombo 11,729
Field Goals Made
Dwight Howard 7,051
+2,882
Dikembe Mutombo 4,169
Field Goals Attempted
Dwight Howard 12,016
+3,971
Dikembe Mutombo 8,045
3-Pointers Made
Dwight Howard 22
+22
Dikembe Mutombo 0
3-Pointers Attempted
Dwight Howard 103
+101
Dikembe Mutombo 2
Free Throws Made
Dwight Howard 5,361
+1,970
Dikembe Mutombo 3,391
Free Throws Attempted
Dwight Howard 9,455
+4,495
Dikembe Mutombo 4,960
Offensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 4,151
+343
Dikembe Mutombo 3,808
Defensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 10,476
+1,925
Dikembe Mutombo 8,551
Total Rebounds
Dwight Howard 14,627
+2,268
Dikembe Mutombo 12,359
Assists
Dwight Howard 1,676
+436
Dikembe Mutombo 1,240
Steals
Dwight Howard 1,081
+587
Dikembe Mutombo 494
Blocks
Dwight Howard 2,228
Dikembe Mutombo 3,289
+1,061
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 3,302
+1,129
Dikembe Mutombo 2,173
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 3,912
+529
Dikembe Mutombo 3,383

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dwight Howard 58.7%
+6.9
Dikembe Mutombo 51.8%
3-Point Percentage
Dwight Howard 21.4%
+21.4
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Dwight Howard 56.7%
Dikembe Mutombo 68.4%
+11.7

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Dwight Howard had better averages in points (+6.2), field goals made (+2.4), free throws made (+1.3), offensive rebounds (+0.6), defensive rebounds (+1.7), total rebounds (+2.3), assists (+0.4) and steals (+0.4)
- Dikembe Mutombo had better average in blocks (+0.5)
- Dwight Howard had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.1) and personal fouls (+1.1)
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- Dwight Howard had higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.4), 3-pointers attempted (+0.1) and free throws attempted (+3.6)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dwight Howard 15.3
+6.2
Dikembe Mutombo 9.1
Field Goals Made
Dwight Howard 5.4
+2.4
Dikembe Mutombo 3.0
Field Goals Attempted
Dwight Howard 9.2
+3.4
Dikembe Mutombo 5.8
3-Pointers Made
Dwight Howard 0.0
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Dwight Howard 0.1
+0.1
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0
Free Throws Made
Dwight Howard 4.4
+1.3
Dikembe Mutombo 3.1
Free Throws Attempted
Dwight Howard 8.0
+3.6
Dikembe Mutombo 4.4
Offensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 3.5
+0.6
Dikembe Mutombo 2.9
Defensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 8.3
+1.7
Dikembe Mutombo 6.6
Total Rebounds
Dwight Howard 11.8
+2.3
Dikembe Mutombo 9.5
Assists
Dwight Howard 1.2
+0.4
Dikembe Mutombo 0.8
Steals
Dwight Howard 0.8
+0.4
Dikembe Mutombo 0.4
Blocks
Dwight Howard 2.0
Dikembe Mutombo 2.5
+0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 2.6
+1.1
Dikembe Mutombo 1.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 3.7
+1.1
Dikembe Mutombo 2.6

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Dwight Howard played more games (+24) and had more points (+991), field goals made (+378), 3-pointers made (+1), free throws made (+234), offensive rebounds (+145), defensive rebounds (+366), total rebounds (+511), assists (+71) and steals (+54)
- Dikembe Mutombo played more years (+1) and had more blocks (+3)
- Dwight Howard had more turnovers (+174) and personal fouls (+208)
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- Dwight Howard had more field goals attempted (+570), 3-pointers attempted (+6) and free throws attempted (+553)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dwight Howard 12
Dikembe Mutombo 13
+1
Games
Dwight Howard 125
+24
Dikembe Mutombo 101
Points
Dwight Howard 1,909
+991
Dikembe Mutombo 918
Field Goals Made
Dwight Howard 681
+378
Dikembe Mutombo 303
Field Goals Attempted
Dwight Howard 1,156
+570
Dikembe Mutombo 586
3-Pointers Made
Dwight Howard 1
+1
Dikembe Mutombo 0
3-Pointers Attempted
Dwight Howard 7
+6
Dikembe Mutombo 1
Free Throws Made
Dwight Howard 546
+234
Dikembe Mutombo 312
Free Throws Attempted
Dwight Howard 997
+553
Dikembe Mutombo 444
Offensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 441
+145
Dikembe Mutombo 296
Defensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 1,032
+366
Dikembe Mutombo 666
Total Rebounds
Dwight Howard 1,473
+511
Dikembe Mutombo 962
Assists
Dwight Howard 149
+71
Dikembe Mutombo 78
Steals
Dwight Howard 94
+54
Dikembe Mutombo 40
Blocks
Dwight Howard 248
Dikembe Mutombo 251
+3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 323
+174
Dikembe Mutombo 149
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 467
+208
Dikembe Mutombo 259

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dwight Howard 58.9%
+7.2
Dikembe Mutombo 51.7%
3-Point Percentage
Dwight Howard 14.3%
+14.3
Dikembe Mutombo 0.0%
Free Throw Percentage
Dwight Howard 54.8%
Dikembe Mutombo 70.3%
+15.5
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