Complete Stats Comparison of Dwight Howard and Karl-Anthony Towns

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Dwight Howard and Karl-Anthony Towns 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
Karl-Anthony Towns2
(points, assists)		1
(assists)		10
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Dwight Howard3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		12
Playoffs
Karl-Anthony Towns2
(points, assists)		0
5
Playoffs

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
Karl-Anthony Towns5
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 Howard5
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Karl-Anthony Towns6
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 Karl-Anthony Towns has better averages in points and assists.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Dwight Howard has better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.5), defensive rebounds (+0.1), total rebounds (+0.7), steals (+0.1) and blocks (+0.6)
- Karl-Anthony Towns has better averages in points (+7.4), field goals made (+2.8), 3-pointers made (+1.7), free throws made (+0.1) and assists (+1.9)
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- Karl-Anthony Towns has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.3)
- Dwight Howard has higher average in free throws attempted (+2.3)
- Karl-Anthony Towns has higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.5) and 3-pointers attempted (+4.2)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dwight Howard 15.7
Karl-Anthony Towns 23.1
+7.4
Field Goals Made
Dwight Howard 5.7
Karl-Anthony Towns 8.5
+2.8
Field Goals Attempted
Dwight Howard 9.7
Karl-Anthony Towns 16.2
+6.5
3-Pointers Made
Dwight Howard 0.0
Karl-Anthony Towns 1.7
+1.7
3-Pointers Attempted
Dwight Howard 0.1
Karl-Anthony Towns 4.3
+4.2
Free Throws Made
Dwight Howard 4.3
Karl-Anthony Towns 4.4
+0.1
Free Throws Attempted
Dwight Howard 7.6
+2.3
Karl-Anthony Towns 5.3
Offensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 3.3
+0.5
Karl-Anthony Towns 2.8
Defensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 8.4
+0.1
Karl-Anthony Towns 8.3
Total Rebounds
Dwight Howard 11.8
+0.7
Karl-Anthony Towns 11.1
Assists
Dwight Howard 1.3
Karl-Anthony Towns 3.2
+1.9
Steals
Dwight Howard 0.9
+0.1
Karl-Anthony Towns 0.8
Blocks
Dwight Howard 1.8
+0.6
Karl-Anthony Towns 1.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 2.7
Karl-Anthony Towns 2.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 3.1
Karl-Anthony Towns 3.4
+0.3

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 Karl-Anthony Towns has more total assists.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Dwight Howard played more years (+8) and games (+597), and has more points (+4,605), field goals made (+1,591), free throws made (+2,518), offensive rebounds (+2,349), defensive rebounds (+5,142), total rebounds (+7,491), steals (+558) and blocks (+1,457)
- Karl-Anthony Towns has more 3-pointers made (+1,095) and assists (+361)
- Dwight Howard has more turnovers (+1,557) and personal fouls (+1,715)
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- Dwight Howard has more field goals attempted (+1,592) and free throws attempted (+6,060)
- Karl-Anthony Towns has more 3-pointers attempted (+2,687)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dwight Howard 18
+8
Karl-Anthony Towns 10
Games
Dwight Howard 1,242
+597
Karl-Anthony Towns 645
Points
Dwight Howard 19,485
+4,605
Karl-Anthony Towns 14,880
Field Goals Made
Dwight Howard 7,051
+1,591
Karl-Anthony Towns 5,460
Field Goals Attempted
Dwight Howard 12,016
+1,592
Karl-Anthony Towns 10,424
3-Pointers Made
Dwight Howard 22
Karl-Anthony Towns 1,117
+1,095
3-Pointers Attempted
Dwight Howard 103
Karl-Anthony Towns 2,790
+2,687
Free Throws Made
Dwight Howard 5,361
+2,518
Karl-Anthony Towns 2,843
Free Throws Attempted
Dwight Howard 9,455
+6,060
Karl-Anthony Towns 3,395
Offensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 4,151
+2,349
Karl-Anthony Towns 1,802
Defensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 10,476
+5,142
Karl-Anthony Towns 5,334
Total Rebounds
Dwight Howard 14,627
+7,491
Karl-Anthony Towns 7,136
Assists
Dwight Howard 1,676
Karl-Anthony Towns 2,037
+361
Steals
Dwight Howard 1,081
+558
Karl-Anthony Towns 523
Blocks
Dwight Howard 2,228
+1,457
Karl-Anthony Towns 771
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 3,302
+1,557
Karl-Anthony Towns 1,745
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 3,912
+1,715
Karl-Anthony Towns 2,197

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Karl-Anthony Towns 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%
+6.3
Karl-Anthony Towns 52.4%
3-Point Percentage
Dwight Howard 21.4%
Karl-Anthony Towns 40.0%
+18.6
Free Throw Percentage
Dwight Howard 56.7%
Karl-Anthony Towns 83.7%
+27.0

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 rebounds, steals and blocks while Karl-Anthony Towns has better averages in points and assists.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Dwight Howard has better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.4), total rebounds (+1.1), steals (+0.1) and blocks (+1.3)
- Karl-Anthony Towns has better averages in points (+4.5), field goals made (+1.5), 3-pointers made (+1.5), defensive rebounds (+0.3) and assists (+0.8)
- Dwight Howard has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.1)
- Karl-Anthony Towns has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.2)
- Dwight Howard has higher average in free throws attempted (+2.7)
- Karl-Anthony Towns has higher averages in field goals attempted (+5.3) and 3-pointers attempted (+4.2)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dwight Howard 15.3
Karl-Anthony Towns 19.8
+4.5
Field Goals Made
Dwight Howard 5.4
Karl-Anthony Towns 6.9
+1.5
Field Goals Attempted
Dwight Howard 9.2
Karl-Anthony Towns 14.5
+5.3
3-Pointers Made
Dwight Howard 0.0
Karl-Anthony Towns 1.5
+1.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Dwight Howard 0.1
Karl-Anthony Towns 4.3
+4.2
Free Throws Made
Dwight Howard 4.4
Karl-Anthony Towns 4.4
Free Throws Attempted
Dwight Howard 8.0
+2.7
Karl-Anthony Towns 5.3
Offensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 3.5
+1.4
Karl-Anthony Towns 2.1
Defensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 8.3
Karl-Anthony Towns 8.6
+0.3
Total Rebounds
Dwight Howard 11.8
+1.1
Karl-Anthony Towns 10.7
Assists
Dwight Howard 1.2
Karl-Anthony Towns 2.0
+0.8
Steals
Dwight Howard 0.8
+0.1
Karl-Anthony Towns 0.7
Blocks
Dwight Howard 2.0
+1.3
Karl-Anthony Towns 0.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 2.6
+0.1
Karl-Anthony Towns 2.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 3.7
Karl-Anthony Towns 3.9
+0.2

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 Karl-Anthony Towns.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Dwight Howard played more years (+7) and games (+75), and has more points (+920), field goals made (+335), free throws made (+324), offensive rebounds (+336), defensive rebounds (+601), total rebounds (+937), assists (+49), steals (+60) and blocks (+212)
- Karl-Anthony Towns has more 3-pointers made (+74)
- Dwight Howard has more turnovers (+199) and personal fouls (+274)
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- Dwight Howard has more field goals attempted (+429) and free throws attempted (+730)
- Karl-Anthony Towns has more 3-pointers attempted (+207)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dwight Howard 12
+7
Karl-Anthony Towns 5
Games
Dwight Howard 125
+75
Karl-Anthony Towns 50
Points
Dwight Howard 1,909
+920
Karl-Anthony Towns 989
Field Goals Made
Dwight Howard 681
+335
Karl-Anthony Towns 346
Field Goals Attempted
Dwight Howard 1,156
+429
Karl-Anthony Towns 727
3-Pointers Made
Dwight Howard 1
Karl-Anthony Towns 75
+74
3-Pointers Attempted
Dwight Howard 7
Karl-Anthony Towns 214
+207
Free Throws Made
Dwight Howard 546
+324
Karl-Anthony Towns 222
Free Throws Attempted
Dwight Howard 997
+730
Karl-Anthony Towns 267
Offensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 441
+336
Karl-Anthony Towns 105
Defensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 1,032
+601
Karl-Anthony Towns 431
Total Rebounds
Dwight Howard 1,473
+937
Karl-Anthony Towns 536
Assists
Dwight Howard 149
+49
Karl-Anthony Towns 100
Steals
Dwight Howard 94
+60
Karl-Anthony Towns 34
Blocks
Dwight Howard 248
+212
Karl-Anthony Towns 36
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 323
+199
Karl-Anthony Towns 124
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 467
+274
Karl-Anthony Towns 193

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Karl-Anthony Towns 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%
+11.3
Karl-Anthony Towns 47.6%
3-Point Percentage
Dwight Howard 14.3%
Karl-Anthony Towns 35.0%
+20.7
Free Throw Percentage
Dwight Howard 54.8%
Karl-Anthony Towns 83.1%
+28.3
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