Complete Stats Comparison of Dwight Howard and Rajon Rondo

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Dwight Howard and Rajon Rondo 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
(points, rebounds, blocks)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		18
seasons
Rajon Rondo2
(assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		16
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)		3
(points, rebounds, blocks)		12
Playoffs
Rajon Rondo2
(assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		10
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Dwight Howard7
stats		9
stats		1
stat
Rajon Rondo4
stats		5
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		9
stats		1
stat
Rajon Rondo4
stats		5
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 points, rebounds and blocks while Rajon Rondo had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Dwight Howard had better averages in points (+5.9), field goals made (+1.6), free throws made (+3.1), offensive rebounds (+2.3), defensive rebounds (+4.8), total rebounds (+7.3) and blocks (+1.7)
- Rajon Rondo had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.5), assists (+6.6) and steals (+0.7)
- Dwight Howard had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.0)
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- Dwight Howard had higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.8) and free throws attempted (+5.7)
- Rajon Rondo had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+1.3)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dwight Howard 15.7
+5.9
Rajon Rondo 9.8
Field Goals Made
Dwight Howard 5.7
+1.6
Rajon Rondo 4.1
Field Goals Attempted
Dwight Howard 9.7
+0.8
Rajon Rondo 8.9
3-Pointers Made
Dwight Howard 0.0
Rajon Rondo 0.5
+0.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Dwight Howard 0.1
Rajon Rondo 1.4
+1.3
Free Throws Made
Dwight Howard 4.3
+3.1
Rajon Rondo 1.2
Free Throws Attempted
Dwight Howard 7.6
+5.7
Rajon Rondo 1.9
Offensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 3.3
+2.3
Rajon Rondo 1.0
Defensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 8.4
+4.8
Rajon Rondo 3.6
Total Rebounds
Dwight Howard 11.8
+7.3
Rajon Rondo 4.5
Assists
Dwight Howard 1.3
Rajon Rondo 7.9
+6.6
Steals
Dwight Howard 0.9
Rajon Rondo 1.6
+0.7
Blocks
Dwight Howard 1.8
+1.7
Rajon Rondo 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 2.7
Rajon Rondo 2.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 3.1
+1.0
Rajon Rondo 2.1

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 had more total points, rebounds and blocks while Rajon Rondo had more total assists and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Dwight Howard played more years (+2) and games (+285), and had more points (+10,148), field goals made (+3,165), free throws made (+4,245), offensive rebounds (+3,241), defensive rebounds (+7,037), total rebounds (+10,278) and blocks (+2,103)
- Rajon Rondo had more 3-pointers made (+427), assists (+5,908) and steals (+437)
- Dwight Howard had more turnovers (+716) and personal fouls (+1,915)
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- Dwight Howard had more field goals attempted (+3,500) and free throws attempted (+7,629)
- Rajon Rondo had more 3-pointers attempted (+1,281)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dwight Howard 18
+2
Rajon Rondo 16
Games
Dwight Howard 1,242
+285
Rajon Rondo 957
Points
Dwight Howard 19,485
+10,148
Rajon Rondo 9,337
Field Goals Made
Dwight Howard 7,051
+3,165
Rajon Rondo 3,886
Field Goals Attempted
Dwight Howard 12,016
+3,500
Rajon Rondo 8,516
3-Pointers Made
Dwight Howard 22
Rajon Rondo 449
+427
3-Pointers Attempted
Dwight Howard 103
Rajon Rondo 1,384
+1,281
Free Throws Made
Dwight Howard 5,361
+4,245
Rajon Rondo 1,116
Free Throws Attempted
Dwight Howard 9,455
+7,629
Rajon Rondo 1,826
Offensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 4,151
+3,241
Rajon Rondo 910
Defensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 10,476
+7,037
Rajon Rondo 3,439
Total Rebounds
Dwight Howard 14,627
+10,278
Rajon Rondo 4,349
Assists
Dwight Howard 1,676
Rajon Rondo 7,584
+5,908
Steals
Dwight Howard 1,081
Rajon Rondo 1,518
+437
Blocks
Dwight Howard 2,228
+2,103
Rajon Rondo 125
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 3,302
+716
Rajon Rondo 2,586
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 3,912
+1,915
Rajon Rondo 1,997

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Rajon Rondo 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%
+13.1
Rajon Rondo 45.6%
3-Point Percentage
Dwight Howard 21.4%
Rajon Rondo 32.4%
+11.0
Free Throw Percentage
Dwight Howard 56.7%
Rajon Rondo 61.1%
+4.4

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 and blocks while Rajon Rondo had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Dwight Howard had better averages in points (+2.8), field goals made (+0.4), free throws made (+2.5), offensive rebounds (+2.1), defensive rebounds (+4.2), total rebounds (+6.2) and blocks (+1.8)
- Rajon Rondo had better averages in 3-pointers made (+0.5), assists (+7.3) and steals (+0.9)
- Dwight Howard had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.3)
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- Dwight Howard had higher average in free throws attempted (+5.1)
- Rajon Rondo had higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.2) and 3-pointers attempted (+1.4)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dwight Howard 15.3
+2.8
Rajon Rondo 12.5
Field Goals Made
Dwight Howard 5.4
+0.4
Rajon Rondo 5.0
Field Goals Attempted
Dwight Howard 9.2
Rajon Rondo 11.4
+2.2
3-Pointers Made
Dwight Howard 0.0
Rajon Rondo 0.5
+0.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Dwight Howard 0.1
Rajon Rondo 1.5
+1.4
Free Throws Made
Dwight Howard 4.4
+2.5
Rajon Rondo 1.9
Free Throws Attempted
Dwight Howard 8.0
+5.1
Rajon Rondo 2.9
Offensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 3.5
+2.1
Rajon Rondo 1.4
Defensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 8.3
+4.2
Rajon Rondo 4.1
Total Rebounds
Dwight Howard 11.8
+6.2
Rajon Rondo 5.6
Assists
Dwight Howard 1.2
Rajon Rondo 8.5
+7.3
Steals
Dwight Howard 0.8
Rajon Rondo 1.7
+0.9
Blocks
Dwight Howard 2.0
+1.8
Rajon Rondo 0.2
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 2.6
Rajon Rondo 2.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 3.7
+1.3
Rajon Rondo 2.4

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 and blocks while Rajon Rondo had more total assists and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Dwight Howard played more years (+2) and had more points (+240), field goals made (+7), free throws made (+293), offensive rebounds (+252), defensive rebounds (+477), total rebounds (+729) and blocks (+224)
- Rajon Rondo played more games (+9) and had more 3-pointers made (+67), assists (+987) and steals (+134)
- Dwight Howard had more personal fouls (+147)
- Rajon Rondo had more turnovers (+26)
- Dwight Howard had more free throws attempted (+607)
- Rajon Rondo had more field goals attempted (+376) and 3-pointers attempted (+199)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dwight Howard 12
+2
Rajon Rondo 10
Games
Dwight Howard 125
Rajon Rondo 134
+9
Points
Dwight Howard 1,909
+240
Rajon Rondo 1,669
Field Goals Made
Dwight Howard 681
+7
Rajon Rondo 674
Field Goals Attempted
Dwight Howard 1,156
Rajon Rondo 1,532
+376
3-Pointers Made
Dwight Howard 1
Rajon Rondo 68
+67
3-Pointers Attempted
Dwight Howard 7
Rajon Rondo 206
+199
Free Throws Made
Dwight Howard 546
+293
Rajon Rondo 253
Free Throws Attempted
Dwight Howard 997
+607
Rajon Rondo 390
Offensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 441
+252
Rajon Rondo 189
Defensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 1,032
+477
Rajon Rondo 555
Total Rebounds
Dwight Howard 1,473
+729
Rajon Rondo 744
Assists
Dwight Howard 149
Rajon Rondo 1,136
+987
Steals
Dwight Howard 94
Rajon Rondo 228
+134
Blocks
Dwight Howard 248
+224
Rajon Rondo 24
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 323
Rajon Rondo 349
+26
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 467
+147
Rajon Rondo 320

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Rajon Rondo 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%
+14.9
Rajon Rondo 44.0%
3-Point Percentage
Dwight Howard 14.3%
Rajon Rondo 33.0%
+18.7
Free Throw Percentage
Dwight Howard 54.8%
Rajon Rondo 64.9%
+10.1
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