Complete Stats Comparison of Dwight Howard and Mitch Richmond

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Dwight Howard and Mitch Richmond 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

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 Howard2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		18
seasons
Mitch Richmond3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		14
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Dwight Howard2
(rebounds, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		12
Playoffs
Mitch Richmond3
(points, assists, steals)		0
4
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Dwight Howard4
stats		7
stats		1
stat
Mitch Richmond8
stats		7
stats		2
stats
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
Mitch Richmond7
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, Mitch Richmond had better averages in points, assists and steals while Dwight Howard had better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Dwight Howard had better averages in offensive rebounds (+2.4), defensive rebounds (+5.4), total rebounds (+7.9) and blocks (+1.5)
- Mitch Richmond had better averages in points (+5.3), field goals made (+1.8), 3-pointers made (+1.4), free throws made (+0.4), assists (+2.2) and steals (+0.3)
- Dwight Howard had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.1) and personal fouls (+0.5)
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- Dwight Howard had higher average in free throws attempted (+2.1)
- Mitch Richmond had higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.7) and 3-pointers attempted (+3.4)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dwight Howard 15.7
Mitch Richmond 21.0
+5.3
Field Goals Made
Dwight Howard 5.7
Mitch Richmond 7.5
+1.8
Field Goals Attempted
Dwight Howard 9.7
Mitch Richmond 16.4
+6.7
3-Pointers Made
Dwight Howard 0.0
Mitch Richmond 1.4
+1.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Dwight Howard 0.1
Mitch Richmond 3.5
+3.4
Free Throws Made
Dwight Howard 4.3
Mitch Richmond 4.7
+0.4
Free Throws Attempted
Dwight Howard 7.6
+2.1
Mitch Richmond 5.5
Offensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 3.3
+2.4
Mitch Richmond 0.9
Defensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 8.4
+5.4
Mitch Richmond 3.0
Total Rebounds
Dwight Howard 11.8
+7.9
Mitch Richmond 3.9
Assists
Dwight Howard 1.3
Mitch Richmond 3.5
+2.2
Steals
Dwight Howard 0.9
Mitch Richmond 1.2
+0.3
Blocks
Dwight Howard 1.8
+1.5
Mitch Richmond 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 2.7
+0.1
Mitch Richmond 2.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 3.1
+0.5
Mitch Richmond 2.6

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Dwight Howard played more years (+4) and games (+266), and had more free throws made (+800), offensive rebounds (+3,270), defensive rebounds (+7,556), total rebounds (+10,826) and blocks (+1,974)
- Mitch Richmond had more points (+1,012), field goals made (+254), 3-pointers made (+1,304), assists (+1,722) and steals (+130)
- Dwight Howard had more turnovers (+723) and personal fouls (+1,409)
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- Dwight Howard had more free throws attempted (+4,090)
- Mitch Richmond had more field goals attempted (+4,022) and 3-pointers attempted (+3,314)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dwight Howard 18
+4
Mitch Richmond 14
Games
Dwight Howard 1,242
+266
Mitch Richmond 976
Points
Dwight Howard 19,485
Mitch Richmond 20,497
+1,012
Field Goals Made
Dwight Howard 7,051
Mitch Richmond 7,305
+254
Field Goals Attempted
Dwight Howard 12,016
Mitch Richmond 16,038
+4,022
3-Pointers Made
Dwight Howard 22
Mitch Richmond 1,326
+1,304
3-Pointers Attempted
Dwight Howard 103
Mitch Richmond 3,417
+3,314
Free Throws Made
Dwight Howard 5,361
+800
Mitch Richmond 4,561
Free Throws Attempted
Dwight Howard 9,455
+4,090
Mitch Richmond 5,365
Offensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 4,151
+3,270
Mitch Richmond 881
Defensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 10,476
+7,556
Mitch Richmond 2,920
Total Rebounds
Dwight Howard 14,627
+10,826
Mitch Richmond 3,801
Assists
Dwight Howard 1,676
Mitch Richmond 3,398
+1,722
Steals
Dwight Howard 1,081
Mitch Richmond 1,211
+130
Blocks
Dwight Howard 2,228
+1,974
Mitch Richmond 254
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 3,302
+723
Mitch Richmond 2,579
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 3,912
+1,409
Mitch Richmond 2,503

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Mitch Richmond 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%
+13.2
Mitch Richmond 45.5%
3-Point Percentage
Dwight Howard 21.4%
Mitch Richmond 38.8%
+17.4
Free Throw Percentage
Dwight Howard 56.7%
Mitch Richmond 85.0%
+28.3

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Dwight Howard had better averages in free throws made (+0.7), offensive rebounds (+2.5), defensive rebounds (+4.0), total rebounds (+6.5) and blocks (+1.7)
- Mitch Richmond had better averages in points (+4.2), field goals made (+2.1), 3-pointers made (+0.8), assists (+1.8) and steals (+0.2)
- Dwight Howard had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.1) and personal fouls (+0.9)
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- Dwight Howard had higher average in free throws attempted (+3.7)
- Mitch Richmond had higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.4) and 3-pointers attempted (+2.6)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dwight Howard 15.3
Mitch Richmond 19.5
+4.2
Field Goals Made
Dwight Howard 5.4
Mitch Richmond 7.5
+2.1
Field Goals Attempted
Dwight Howard 9.2
Mitch Richmond 15.6
+6.4
3-Pointers Made
Dwight Howard 0.0
Mitch Richmond 0.8
+0.8
3-Pointers Attempted
Dwight Howard 0.1
Mitch Richmond 2.7
+2.6
Free Throws Made
Dwight Howard 4.4
+0.7
Mitch Richmond 3.7
Free Throws Attempted
Dwight Howard 8.0
+3.7
Mitch Richmond 4.3
Offensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 3.5
+2.5
Mitch Richmond 1.0
Defensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 8.3
+4.0
Mitch Richmond 4.3
Total Rebounds
Dwight Howard 11.8
+6.5
Mitch Richmond 5.3
Assists
Dwight Howard 1.2
Mitch Richmond 3.0
+1.8
Steals
Dwight Howard 0.8
Mitch Richmond 1.0
+0.2
Blocks
Dwight Howard 2.0
+1.7
Mitch Richmond 0.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 2.6
+0.1
Mitch Richmond 2.5
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 3.7
+0.9
Mitch Richmond 2.8

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Dwight Howard had more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Mitch Richmond.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Dwight Howard played more years (+8) and games (+102), and had more points (+1,460), field goals made (+509), free throws made (+460), offensive rebounds (+418), defensive rebounds (+932), total rebounds (+1,350), assists (+80), steals (+72) and blocks (+241)
- Mitch Richmond had more 3-pointers made (+18)
- Dwight Howard had more turnovers (+266) and personal fouls (+403)
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- Dwight Howard had more field goals attempted (+797) and free throws attempted (+898)
- Mitch Richmond had more 3-pointers attempted (+56)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dwight Howard 12
+8
Mitch Richmond 4
Games
Dwight Howard 125
+102
Mitch Richmond 23
Points
Dwight Howard 1,909
+1,460
Mitch Richmond 449
Field Goals Made
Dwight Howard 681
+509
Mitch Richmond 172
Field Goals Attempted
Dwight Howard 1,156
+797
Mitch Richmond 359
3-Pointers Made
Dwight Howard 1
Mitch Richmond 19
+18
3-Pointers Attempted
Dwight Howard 7
Mitch Richmond 63
+56
Free Throws Made
Dwight Howard 546
+460
Mitch Richmond 86
Free Throws Attempted
Dwight Howard 997
+898
Mitch Richmond 99
Offensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 441
+418
Mitch Richmond 23
Defensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 1,032
+932
Mitch Richmond 100
Total Rebounds
Dwight Howard 1,473
+1,350
Mitch Richmond 123
Assists
Dwight Howard 149
+80
Mitch Richmond 69
Steals
Dwight Howard 94
+72
Mitch Richmond 22
Blocks
Dwight Howard 248
+241
Mitch Richmond 7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 323
+266
Mitch Richmond 57
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 467
+403
Mitch Richmond 64

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Mitch Richmond 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%
+11.0
Mitch Richmond 47.9%
3-Point Percentage
Dwight Howard 14.3%
Mitch Richmond 30.2%
+15.9
Free Throw Percentage
Dwight Howard 54.8%
Mitch Richmond 86.9%
+32.1
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