Complete Stats Comparison of Dwight Howard and Domantas Sabonis

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Dwight Howard and Domantas Sabonis 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 Howard3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		18
seasons
Domantas Sabonis2
(points, assists)		1
(assists)		9
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Dwight Howard3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		12
Playoffs
Domantas Sabonis1
(assists)		0
4
Playoffs
they are tied1
(steals)

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Dwight Howard6
stats		10
stats		1
stat
Domantas Sabonis5
stats		4
stats		2
stats
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Dwight Howard7
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Domantas Sabonis4
stats		3
stats		2
stats
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 has better averages in rebounds, steals and blocks while Domantas Sabonis has better averages in points and assists.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Dwight Howard has better averages in free throws made (+1.3), offensive rebounds (+0.6), defensive rebounds (+0.5), total rebounds (+1.1), steals (+0.1) and blocks (+1.3)
- Domantas Sabonis has better averages in points (+0.4), field goals made (+0.6), 3-pointers made (+0.5) and assists (+3.6)
- Dwight Howard has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.1)
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- Dwight Howard has higher average in free throws attempted (+3.5)
- Domantas Sabonis has higher averages in field goals attempted (+1.5) and 3-pointers attempted (+1.3)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dwight Howard 15.7
Domantas Sabonis 16.1
+0.4
Field Goals Made
Dwight Howard 5.7
Domantas Sabonis 6.3
+0.6
Field Goals Attempted
Dwight Howard 9.7
Domantas Sabonis 11.2
+1.5
3-Pointers Made
Dwight Howard 0.0
Domantas Sabonis 0.5
+0.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Dwight Howard 0.1
Domantas Sabonis 1.4
+1.3
Free Throws Made
Dwight Howard 4.3
+1.3
Domantas Sabonis 3.0
Free Throws Attempted
Dwight Howard 7.6
+3.5
Domantas Sabonis 4.1
Offensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 3.3
+0.6
Domantas Sabonis 2.7
Defensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 8.4
+0.5
Domantas Sabonis 7.9
Total Rebounds
Dwight Howard 11.8
+1.1
Domantas Sabonis 10.7
Assists
Dwight Howard 1.3
Domantas Sabonis 4.9
+3.6
Steals
Dwight Howard 0.9
+0.1
Domantas Sabonis 0.8
Blocks
Dwight Howard 1.8
+1.3
Domantas Sabonis 0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 2.7
+0.1
Domantas Sabonis 2.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 3.1
Domantas Sabonis 3.1

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 has more total points, rebounds, steals and blocks while Domantas Sabonis has more total assists.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Dwight Howard played more years (+9) and games (+596), and has more points (+9,084), field goals made (+2,983), free throws made (+3,406), offensive rebounds (+2,402), defensive rebounds (+5,345), total rebounds (+7,747), steals (+585) and blocks (+1,931)
- Domantas Sabonis has more 3-pointers made (+288) and assists (+1,486)
- Dwight Howard has more turnovers (+1,640) and personal fouls (+1,894)
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- Dwight Howard has more field goals attempted (+4,750) and free throws attempted (+6,775)
- Domantas Sabonis has more 3-pointers attempted (+790)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dwight Howard 18
+9
Domantas Sabonis 9
Games
Dwight Howard 1,242
+596
Domantas Sabonis 646
Points
Dwight Howard 19,485
+9,084
Domantas Sabonis 10,401
Field Goals Made
Dwight Howard 7,051
+2,983
Domantas Sabonis 4,068
Field Goals Attempted
Dwight Howard 12,016
+4,750
Domantas Sabonis 7,266
3-Pointers Made
Dwight Howard 22
Domantas Sabonis 310
+288
3-Pointers Attempted
Dwight Howard 103
Domantas Sabonis 893
+790
Free Throws Made
Dwight Howard 5,361
+3,406
Domantas Sabonis 1,955
Free Throws Attempted
Dwight Howard 9,455
+6,775
Domantas Sabonis 2,680
Offensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 4,151
+2,402
Domantas Sabonis 1,749
Defensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 10,476
+5,345
Domantas Sabonis 5,131
Total Rebounds
Dwight Howard 14,627
+7,747
Domantas Sabonis 6,880
Assists
Dwight Howard 1,676
Domantas Sabonis 3,162
+1,486
Steals
Dwight Howard 1,081
+585
Domantas Sabonis 496
Blocks
Dwight Howard 2,228
+1,931
Domantas Sabonis 297
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 3,302
+1,640
Domantas Sabonis 1,662
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 3,912
+1,894
Domantas Sabonis 2,018

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Domantas Sabonis 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%
+2.7
Domantas Sabonis 56.0%
3-Point Percentage
Dwight Howard 21.4%
Domantas Sabonis 34.7%
+13.3
Free Throw Percentage
Dwight Howard 56.7%
Domantas Sabonis 72.9%
+16.2

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, out of the five main statistical categories, Dwight Howard has better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Domantas Sabonis has better average in assists. They are tied in steals.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Dwight Howard has better averages in points (+3.3), field goals made (+0.5), free throws made (+2.2), offensive rebounds (+0.9), defensive rebounds (+3.9), total rebounds (+4.8) and blocks (+1.5)
- Domantas Sabonis has better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.2) and assists (+1.5)
- Dwight Howard has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.7) and personal fouls (+0.4)
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- Dwight Howard has higher average in free throws attempted (+4.8)
- Domantas Sabonis has higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.5) and 3-pointers attempted (+0.8)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dwight Howard 15.3
+3.3
Domantas Sabonis 12.0
Field Goals Made
Dwight Howard 5.4
+0.5
Domantas Sabonis 4.9
Field Goals Attempted
Dwight Howard 9.2
Domantas Sabonis 9.7
+0.5
3-Pointers Made
Dwight Howard 0.0
Domantas Sabonis 0.2
+0.2
3-Pointers Attempted
Dwight Howard 0.1
Domantas Sabonis 0.9
+0.8
Free Throws Made
Dwight Howard 4.4
+2.2
Domantas Sabonis 2.2
Free Throws Attempted
Dwight Howard 8.0
+4.8
Domantas Sabonis 3.2
Offensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 3.5
+0.9
Domantas Sabonis 2.6
Defensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 8.3
+3.9
Domantas Sabonis 4.4
Total Rebounds
Dwight Howard 11.8
+4.8
Domantas Sabonis 7.0
Assists
Dwight Howard 1.2
Domantas Sabonis 2.7
+1.5
Steals
Dwight Howard 0.8
Domantas Sabonis 0.8
Blocks
Dwight Howard 2.0
+1.5
Domantas Sabonis 0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 2.6
+0.7
Domantas Sabonis 1.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 3.7
+0.4
Domantas Sabonis 3.3

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 Domantas Sabonis.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Dwight Howard played more years (+8) and games (+105), and has more points (+1,669), field goals made (+584), free throws made (+503), offensive rebounds (+389), defensive rebounds (+944), total rebounds (+1,333), assists (+95), steals (+79) and blocks (+238)
- Domantas Sabonis has more 3-pointers made (+2)
- Dwight Howard has more turnovers (+285) and personal fouls (+401)
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- Dwight Howard has more field goals attempted (+963) and free throws attempted (+933)
- Domantas Sabonis has more 3-pointers attempted (+10)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dwight Howard 12
+8
Domantas Sabonis 4
Games
Dwight Howard 125
+105
Domantas Sabonis 20
Points
Dwight Howard 1,909
+1,669
Domantas Sabonis 240
Field Goals Made
Dwight Howard 681
+584
Domantas Sabonis 97
Field Goals Attempted
Dwight Howard 1,156
+963
Domantas Sabonis 193
3-Pointers Made
Dwight Howard 1
Domantas Sabonis 3
+2
3-Pointers Attempted
Dwight Howard 7
Domantas Sabonis 17
+10
Free Throws Made
Dwight Howard 546
+503
Domantas Sabonis 43
Free Throws Attempted
Dwight Howard 997
+933
Domantas Sabonis 64
Offensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 441
+389
Domantas Sabonis 52
Defensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 1,032
+944
Domantas Sabonis 88
Total Rebounds
Dwight Howard 1,473
+1,333
Domantas Sabonis 140
Assists
Dwight Howard 149
+95
Domantas Sabonis 54
Steals
Dwight Howard 94
+79
Domantas Sabonis 15
Blocks
Dwight Howard 248
+238
Domantas Sabonis 10
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 323
+285
Domantas Sabonis 38
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 467
+401
Domantas Sabonis 66

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Domantas Sabonis 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%
+8.6
Domantas Sabonis 50.3%
3-Point Percentage
Dwight Howard 14.3%
Domantas Sabonis 17.6%
+3.3
Free Throw Percentage
Dwight Howard 54.8%
Domantas Sabonis 67.2%
+12.4
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