Complete Stats Comparison of Dwight Howard and Kevin McHale

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Dwight Howard and Kevin McHale 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 / Stats / Stats Rankings

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)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		18
seasons
Kevin McHale2
(points, assists)		0
13
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)		2
(rebounds, steals)		12
Playoffs
Kevin McHale2
(points, assists)		3
(points, assists, 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 Howard6
stats		11
stats		1
stat
Kevin McHale5
stats		3
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		5
stats		1
stat
Kevin McHale6
stats		9
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 had better averages in rebounds, steals and blocks while Kevin McHale had better averages in points and assists.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Dwight Howard had better averages in free throws made (+0.6), offensive rebounds (+0.9), defensive rebounds (+3.5), total rebounds (+4.5), steals (+0.5) and blocks (+0.1)
- Kevin McHale had better averages in points (+2.2), field goals made (+1.3) and assists (+0.4)
- Dwight Howard had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.8) and personal fouls (+0.3)
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- Dwight Howard had higher average in free throws attempted (+2.9)
- Kevin McHale had higher averages in field goals attempted (+3.0) and 3-pointers attempted (+0.1)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dwight Howard 15.7
Kevin McHale 17.9
+2.2
Field Goals Made
Dwight Howard 5.7
Kevin McHale 7.0
+1.3
Field Goals Attempted
Dwight Howard 9.7
Kevin McHale 12.7
+3.0
3-Pointers Made
Dwight Howard 0.0
Kevin McHale 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Dwight Howard 0.1
Kevin McHale 0.2
+0.1
Free Throws Made
Dwight Howard 4.3
+0.6
Kevin McHale 3.7
Free Throws Attempted
Dwight Howard 7.6
+2.9
Kevin McHale 4.7
Offensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 3.3
+0.9
Kevin McHale 2.4
Defensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 8.4
+3.5
Kevin McHale 4.9
Total Rebounds
Dwight Howard 11.8
+4.5
Kevin McHale 7.3
Assists
Dwight Howard 1.3
Kevin McHale 1.7
+0.4
Steals
Dwight Howard 0.9
+0.5
Kevin McHale 0.4
Blocks
Dwight Howard 1.8
+0.1
Kevin McHale 1.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 2.7
+0.8
Kevin McHale 1.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 3.1
+0.3
Kevin McHale 2.8

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Dwight Howard had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Kevin McHale.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Dwight Howard played more years (+5) and games (+271), and had more points (+2,150), field goals made (+221), free throws made (+1,727), offensive rebounds (+1,793), defensive rebounds (+5,712), total rebounds (+7,505), assists (+6), steals (+737) and blocks (+538)
- Kevin McHale had more 3-pointers made (+19)
- Dwight Howard had more turnovers (+1,409) and personal fouls (+1,154)
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- Dwight Howard had more free throws attempted (+4,901)
- Kevin McHale had more field goals attempted (+318) and 3-pointers attempted (+54)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dwight Howard 18
+5
Kevin McHale 13
Games
Dwight Howard 1,242
+271
Kevin McHale 971
Points
Dwight Howard 19,485
+2,150
Kevin McHale 17,335
Field Goals Made
Dwight Howard 7,051
+221
Kevin McHale 6,830
Field Goals Attempted
Dwight Howard 12,016
Kevin McHale 12,334
+318
3-Pointers Made
Dwight Howard 22
Kevin McHale 41
+19
3-Pointers Attempted
Dwight Howard 103
Kevin McHale 157
+54
Free Throws Made
Dwight Howard 5,361
+1,727
Kevin McHale 3,634
Free Throws Attempted
Dwight Howard 9,455
+4,901
Kevin McHale 4,554
Offensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 4,151
+1,793
Kevin McHale 2,358
Defensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 10,476
+5,712
Kevin McHale 4,764
Total Rebounds
Dwight Howard 14,627
+7,505
Kevin McHale 7,122
Assists
Dwight Howard 1,676
+6
Kevin McHale 1,670
Steals
Dwight Howard 1,081
+737
Kevin McHale 344
Blocks
Dwight Howard 2,228
+538
Kevin McHale 1,690
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 3,302
+1,409
Kevin McHale 1,893
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 3,912
+1,154
Kevin McHale 2,758

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Kevin McHale 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%
+3.3
Kevin McHale 55.4%
3-Point Percentage
Dwight Howard 21.4%
Kevin McHale 26.1%
+4.7
Free Throw Percentage
Dwight Howard 56.7%
Kevin McHale 79.8%
+23.1

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 rebounds, steals and blocks while Kevin McHale had better averages in points and assists.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Dwight Howard had better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.8), defensive rebounds (+3.6), total rebounds (+4.4), steals (+0.4) and blocks (+0.3)
- Kevin McHale had better averages in points (+3.5), field goals made (+1.7), free throws made (+0.1) and assists (+0.4)
- Dwight Howard had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.7) and personal fouls (+0.3)
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- Dwight Howard had higher average in free throws attempted (+2.2)
- Kevin McHale had higher average in field goals attempted (+3.5)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dwight Howard 15.3
Kevin McHale 18.8
+3.5
Field Goals Made
Dwight Howard 5.4
Kevin McHale 7.1
+1.7
Field Goals Attempted
Dwight Howard 9.2
Kevin McHale 12.7
+3.5
3-Pointers Made
Dwight Howard 0.0
Kevin McHale 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Dwight Howard 0.1
Kevin McHale 0.1
Free Throws Made
Dwight Howard 4.4
Kevin McHale 4.5
+0.1
Free Throws Attempted
Dwight Howard 8.0
+2.2
Kevin McHale 5.8
Offensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 3.5
+0.8
Kevin McHale 2.7
Defensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 8.3
+3.6
Kevin McHale 4.7
Total Rebounds
Dwight Howard 11.8
+4.4
Kevin McHale 7.4
Assists
Dwight Howard 1.2
Kevin McHale 1.6
+0.4
Steals
Dwight Howard 0.8
+0.4
Kevin McHale 0.4
Blocks
Dwight Howard 2.0
+0.3
Kevin McHale 1.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 2.6
+0.7
Kevin McHale 1.9
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 3.7
+0.3
Kevin McHale 3.4

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Dwight Howard had more defensive rebounds (+235), total rebounds (+220) and steals (+29)
- Kevin McHale played more years (+1) and games (+44), and had more points (+1,273), field goals made (+523), 3-pointers made (+7), free throws made (+220), offensive rebounds (+15), assists (+125) and blocks (+33)
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- Kevin McHale had more turnovers (+3) and personal fouls (+104)
- Dwight Howard had more free throws attempted (+25)
- Kevin McHale had more field goals attempted (+989) and 3-pointers attempted (+14)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dwight Howard 12
Kevin McHale 13
+1
Games
Dwight Howard 125
Kevin McHale 169
+44
Points
Dwight Howard 1,909
Kevin McHale 3,182
+1,273
Field Goals Made
Dwight Howard 681
Kevin McHale 1,204
+523
Field Goals Attempted
Dwight Howard 1,156
Kevin McHale 2,145
+989
3-Pointers Made
Dwight Howard 1
Kevin McHale 8
+7
3-Pointers Attempted
Dwight Howard 7
Kevin McHale 21
+14
Free Throws Made
Dwight Howard 546
Kevin McHale 766
+220
Free Throws Attempted
Dwight Howard 997
+25
Kevin McHale 972
Offensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 441
Kevin McHale 456
+15
Defensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 1,032
+235
Kevin McHale 797
Total Rebounds
Dwight Howard 1,473
+220
Kevin McHale 1,253
Assists
Dwight Howard 149
Kevin McHale 274
+125
Steals
Dwight Howard 94
+29
Kevin McHale 65
Blocks
Dwight Howard 248
Kevin McHale 281
+33
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 323
Kevin McHale 326
+3
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 467
Kevin McHale 571
+104

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Kevin McHale 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%
+2.8
Kevin McHale 56.1%
3-Point Percentage
Dwight Howard 14.3%
Kevin McHale 38.1%
+23.8
Free Throw Percentage
Dwight Howard 54.8%
Kevin McHale 78.8%
+24.0
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