Complete Stats Comparison of Dwight Howard and Steve Nash

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Dwight Howard and Steve Nash 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 Howard4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		18
seasons
Steve Nash1
(assists)		1
(assists)		18
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)		3
(rebounds, steals, blocks)		12
Playoffs
Steve Nash2
(points, assists)		2
(points, assists)		12
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Dwight Howard9
stats		10
stats		1
stat
Steve Nash3
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 Howard7
stats		8
stats		1
stat
Steve Nash5
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, steals and blocks while Steve Nash had better average in assists.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Dwight Howard had better averages in points (+1.4), field goals made (+0.5), free throws made (+1.8), offensive rebounds (+2.8), defensive rebounds (+5.9), total rebounds (+8.8), steals (+0.2) and blocks (+1.7)
- Steve Nash had better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.4) and assists (+7.2)
- Dwight Howard had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.5)
- Steve Nash had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.2)
- Dwight Howard had higher average in free throws attempted (+4.8)
- Steve Nash had higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.9) and 3-pointers attempted (+3.1)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dwight Howard 15.7
+1.4
Steve Nash 14.3
Field Goals Made
Dwight Howard 5.7
+0.5
Steve Nash 5.2
Field Goals Attempted
Dwight Howard 9.7
Steve Nash 10.6
+0.9
3-Pointers Made
Dwight Howard 0.0
Steve Nash 1.4
+1.4
3-Pointers Attempted
Dwight Howard 0.1
Steve Nash 3.2
+3.1
Free Throws Made
Dwight Howard 4.3
+1.8
Steve Nash 2.5
Free Throws Attempted
Dwight Howard 7.6
+4.8
Steve Nash 2.8
Offensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 3.3
+2.8
Steve Nash 0.5
Defensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 8.4
+5.9
Steve Nash 2.5
Total Rebounds
Dwight Howard 11.8
+8.8
Steve Nash 3.0
Assists
Dwight Howard 1.3
Steve Nash 8.5
+7.2
Steals
Dwight Howard 0.9
+0.2
Steve Nash 0.7
Blocks
Dwight Howard 1.8
+1.7
Steve Nash 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 2.7
Steve Nash 2.9
+0.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 3.1
+1.5
Steve Nash 1.6

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, steals and blocks while Steve Nash had more total assists.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Dwight Howard played more games (+25) and had more points (+2,098), field goals made (+730), free throws made (+2,301), offensive rebounds (+3,508), defensive rebounds (+7,477), total rebounds (+10,985), steals (+182) and blocks (+2,126)
- Steve Nash had more 3-pointers made (+1,663) and assists (+8,659)
- Dwight Howard had more personal fouls (+1,930)
- Steve Nash had more turnovers (+176)
- Dwight Howard had more free throws attempted (+6,071)
- Steve Nash had more field goals attempted (+876) and 3-pointers attempted (+3,836)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dwight Howard 18
Steve Nash 18
Games
Dwight Howard 1,242
+25
Steve Nash 1,217
Points
Dwight Howard 19,485
+2,098
Steve Nash 17,387
Field Goals Made
Dwight Howard 7,051
+730
Steve Nash 6,321
Field Goals Attempted
Dwight Howard 12,016
Steve Nash 12,892
+876
3-Pointers Made
Dwight Howard 22
Steve Nash 1,685
+1,663
3-Pointers Attempted
Dwight Howard 103
Steve Nash 3,939
+3,836
Free Throws Made
Dwight Howard 5,361
+2,301
Steve Nash 3,060
Free Throws Attempted
Dwight Howard 9,455
+6,071
Steve Nash 3,384
Offensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 4,151
+3,508
Steve Nash 643
Defensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 10,476
+7,477
Steve Nash 2,999
Total Rebounds
Dwight Howard 14,627
+10,985
Steve Nash 3,642
Assists
Dwight Howard 1,676
Steve Nash 10,335
+8,659
Steals
Dwight Howard 1,081
+182
Steve Nash 899
Blocks
Dwight Howard 2,228
+2,126
Steve Nash 102
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 3,302
Steve Nash 3,478
+176
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 3,912
+1,930
Steve Nash 1,982

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Steve Nash 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%
+9.7
Steve Nash 49.0%
3-Point Percentage
Dwight Howard 21.4%
Steve Nash 42.8%
+21.4
Free Throw Percentage
Dwight Howard 56.7%
Steve Nash 90.4%
+33.7

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 Steve Nash had better averages in points and assists.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Dwight Howard had better averages in free throws made (+1.1), offensive rebounds (+2.9), defensive rebounds (+5.3), total rebounds (+8.3), steals (+0.2) and blocks (+1.9)
- Steve Nash had better averages in points (+2.0), field goals made (+0.8), 3-pointers made (+1.5) and assists (+7.6)
- Dwight Howard had higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.7)
- Steve Nash had higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.6)
- Dwight Howard had higher average in free throws attempted (+4.3)
- Steve Nash had higher averages in field goals attempted (+4.0) and 3-pointers attempted (+3.6)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Dwight Howard 15.3
Steve Nash 17.3
+2.0
Field Goals Made
Dwight Howard 5.4
Steve Nash 6.2
+0.8
Field Goals Attempted
Dwight Howard 9.2
Steve Nash 13.2
+4.0
3-Pointers Made
Dwight Howard 0.0
Steve Nash 1.5
+1.5
3-Pointers Attempted
Dwight Howard 0.1
Steve Nash 3.7
+3.6
Free Throws Made
Dwight Howard 4.4
+1.1
Steve Nash 3.3
Free Throws Attempted
Dwight Howard 8.0
+4.3
Steve Nash 3.7
Offensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 3.5
+2.9
Steve Nash 0.6
Defensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 8.3
+5.3
Steve Nash 3.0
Total Rebounds
Dwight Howard 11.8
+8.3
Steve Nash 3.5
Assists
Dwight Howard 1.2
Steve Nash 8.8
+7.6
Steals
Dwight Howard 0.8
+0.2
Steve Nash 0.6
Blocks
Dwight Howard 2.0
+1.9
Steve Nash 0.1
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 2.6
Steve Nash 3.2
+0.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 3.7
+1.7
Steve Nash 2.0

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 rebounds, steals and blocks while Steve Nash had more total points and assists.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Dwight Howard played more games (+5) and had more free throws made (+150), offensive rebounds (+373), defensive rebounds (+678), total rebounds (+1,051), steals (+28) and blocks (+234)
- Steve Nash had more points (+163), field goals made (+68), 3-pointers made (+177) and assists (+912)
- Dwight Howard had more personal fouls (+228)
- Steve Nash had more turnovers (+60)
- Dwight Howard had more free throws attempted (+557)
- Steve Nash had more field goals attempted (+428) and 3-pointers attempted (+431)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Dwight Howard 12
Steve Nash 12
Games
Dwight Howard 125
+5
Steve Nash 120
Points
Dwight Howard 1,909
Steve Nash 2,072
+163
Field Goals Made
Dwight Howard 681
Steve Nash 749
+68
Field Goals Attempted
Dwight Howard 1,156
Steve Nash 1,584
+428
3-Pointers Made
Dwight Howard 1
Steve Nash 178
+177
3-Pointers Attempted
Dwight Howard 7
Steve Nash 438
+431
Free Throws Made
Dwight Howard 546
+150
Steve Nash 396
Free Throws Attempted
Dwight Howard 997
+557
Steve Nash 440
Offensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 441
+373
Steve Nash 68
Defensive Rebounds
Dwight Howard 1,032
+678
Steve Nash 354
Total Rebounds
Dwight Howard 1,473
+1,051
Steve Nash 422
Assists
Dwight Howard 149
Steve Nash 1,061
+912
Steals
Dwight Howard 94
+28
Steve Nash 66
Blocks
Dwight Howard 248
+234
Steve Nash 14
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 323
Steve Nash 383
+60
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Dwight Howard 467
+228
Steve Nash 239

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Steve Nash 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%
+11.6
Steve Nash 47.3%
3-Point Percentage
Dwight Howard 14.3%
Steve Nash 40.6%
+26.3
Free Throw Percentage
Dwight Howard 54.8%
Steve Nash 90.0%
+35.2
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