Complete Stats Comparison of Jimmy Butler and Dwight Howard

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Jimmy Butler and Dwight Howard 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 Total	Years
Jimmy Butler	3 (points, assists, steals)	2 (assists, steals)	15 seasons
Dwight Howard	2 (rebounds, blocks)	3 (points, rebounds, blocks)	18 seasons

Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player	Better Career Average	Better Career Total	Years
Jimmy Butler	3 (points, assists, steals)	3 (points, assists, steals)	12 Playoffs
Dwight Howard	2 (rebounds, blocks)	2 (rebounds, blocks)	12 Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player	Better Career Average	Better Career Total	Better Percentage
Jimmy Butler	8 stats	5 stats	2 stats
Dwight Howard	4 stats	9 stats	1 stat

Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player	Better Career Average	Better Career Total	Better Percentage
Jimmy Butler	8 stats	9 stats	2 stats
Dwight Howard	4 stats	4 stats	1 stat
they are tied		1 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, Jimmy Butler has better averages in points, assists and steals while Dwight Howard has better averages in rebounds and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Jimmy Butler has better averages in points (+2.6), field goals made (+0.2), 3-pointers made (+0.8), free throws made (+1.4), assists (+3.0) and steals (+0.7)

- Dwight Howard has better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.6), defensive rebounds (+4.7), total rebounds (+6.5) and blocks (+1.4)

- Dwight Howard has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.1) and personal fouls (+1.7)

- Jimmy Butler has higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.8) and 3-pointers attempted (+2.3)

- Dwight Howard has higher average in free throws attempted (+0.9)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points

Jimmy Butler	18.3	+2.6
Dwight Howard	15.7

Field Goals Made

Jimmy Butler	5.9	+0.2
Dwight Howard	5.7

Field Goals Attempted

Jimmy Butler	12.5	+2.8
Dwight Howard	9.7

3-Pointers Made

Jimmy Butler	0.8	+0.8
Dwight Howard	0.0

3-Pointers Attempted

Jimmy Butler	2.4	+2.3
Dwight Howard	0.1

Free Throws Made

Jimmy Butler	5.7	+1.4
Dwight Howard	4.3

Free Throws Attempted

Jimmy Butler	6.7
Dwight Howard	7.6	+0.9

Offensive Rebounds

Jimmy Butler	1.7
Dwight Howard	3.3	+1.6

Defensive Rebounds

Jimmy Butler	3.7
Dwight Howard	8.4	+4.7

Total Rebounds

Jimmy Butler	5.3
Dwight Howard	11.8	+6.5

Assists

Jimmy Butler	4.3	+3.0
Dwight Howard	1.3

Steals

Jimmy Butler	1.6	+0.7
Dwight Howard	0.9

Blocks

Jimmy Butler	0.4
Dwight Howard	1.8	+1.4

Turnovers
(lower is better)

Jimmy Butler	1.6
Dwight Howard	2.7	+1.1

Personal Fouls
(lower is better)

Jimmy Butler	1.4
Dwight Howard	3.1	+1.7

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 and blocks while Jimmy Butler has more total assists and steals.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Jimmy Butler has more 3-pointers made (+670), assists (+2,120) and steals (+324)

- Dwight Howard played more years (+3) and games (+368), and has more points (+3,480), field goals made (+1,873), free throws made (+404), offensive rebounds (+2,702), defensive rebounds (+7,255), total rebounds (+9,957) and blocks (+1,849)

- Dwight Howard has more turnovers (+1,895) and personal fouls (+2,710)

- Jimmy Butler has more 3-pointers attempted (+1,995)

- Dwight Howard has more field goals attempted (+1,050) and free throws attempted (+3,580)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years

Jimmy Butler	15
Dwight Howard	18	+3

Games

Jimmy Butler	874
Dwight Howard	1,242	+368

Points

Jimmy Butler	16,005
Dwight Howard	19,485	+3,480

Field Goals Made

Jimmy Butler	5,178
Dwight Howard	7,051	+1,873

Field Goals Attempted

Jimmy Butler	10,966
Dwight Howard	12,016	+1,050

3-Pointers Made

Jimmy Butler	692	+670
Dwight Howard	22

3-Pointers Attempted

Jimmy Butler	2,098	+1,995
Dwight Howard	103

Free Throws Made

Jimmy Butler	4,957
Dwight Howard	5,361	+404

Free Throws Attempted

Jimmy Butler	5,875
Dwight Howard	9,455	+3,580

Offensive Rebounds

Jimmy Butler	1,449
Dwight Howard	4,151	+2,702

Defensive Rebounds

Jimmy Butler	3,221
Dwight Howard	10,476	+7,255

Total Rebounds

Jimmy Butler	4,670
Dwight Howard	14,627	+9,957

Assists

Jimmy Butler	3,796	+2,120
Dwight Howard	1,676

Steals

Jimmy Butler	1,405	+324
Dwight Howard	1,081

Blocks

Jimmy Butler	379
Dwight Howard	2,228	+1,849

Turnovers
(lower is better)

Jimmy Butler	1,407
Dwight Howard	3,302	+1,895

Personal Fouls
(lower is better)

Jimmy Butler	1,202
Dwight Howard	3,912	+2,710

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Jimmy Butler 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

Jimmy Butler	47.2%
Dwight Howard	58.7%	+11.5

3-Point Percentage

Jimmy Butler	33.0%	+11.6
Dwight Howard	21.4%

Free Throw Percentage

Jimmy Butler	84.4%	+27.7
Dwight Howard	56.7%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Jimmy Butler has better averages in points (+5.8), field goals made (+1.7), 3-pointers made (+1.2), free throws made (+1.3), assists (+3.5) and steals (+0.9)

- Dwight Howard has better averages in offensive rebounds (+1.7), defensive rebounds (+3.9), total rebounds (+5.6) and blocks (+1.5)

- Dwight Howard has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.8) and personal fouls (+1.9)

- Jimmy Butler has higher averages in field goals attempted (+6.3) and 3-pointers attempted (+3.4)

- Dwight Howard has higher average in free throws attempted (+1.1)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points

Jimmy Butler	21.1	+5.8
Dwight Howard	15.3

Field Goals Made

Jimmy Butler	7.1	+1.7
Dwight Howard	5.4

Field Goals Attempted

Jimmy Butler	15.5	+6.3
Dwight Howard	9.2

3-Pointers Made

Jimmy Butler	1.2	+1.2
Dwight Howard	0.0

3-Pointers Attempted

Jimmy Butler	3.5	+3.4
Dwight Howard	0.1

Free Throws Made

Jimmy Butler	5.7	+1.3
Dwight Howard	4.4

Free Throws Attempted

Jimmy Butler	6.9
Dwight Howard	8.0	+1.1

Offensive Rebounds

Jimmy Butler	1.8
Dwight Howard	3.5	+1.7

Defensive Rebounds

Jimmy Butler	4.4
Dwight Howard	8.3	+3.9

Total Rebounds

Jimmy Butler	6.2
Dwight Howard	11.8	+5.6

Assists

Jimmy Butler	4.7	+3.5
Dwight Howard	1.2

Steals

Jimmy Butler	1.7	+0.9
Dwight Howard	0.8

Blocks

Jimmy Butler	0.5
Dwight Howard	2.0	+1.5

Turnovers
(lower is better)

Jimmy Butler	1.8
Dwight Howard	2.6	+0.8

Personal Fouls
(lower is better)

Jimmy Butler	1.8
Dwight Howard	3.7	+1.9

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Jimmy Butler played more games (+5) and has more points (+836), field goals made (+242), 3-pointers made (+155), free throws made (+197), assists (+459) and steals (+123)

- Dwight Howard has more offensive rebounds (+208), defensive rebounds (+458), total rebounds (+666) and blocks (+177)

- Dwight Howard has more turnovers (+94) and personal fouls (+237)

- Jimmy Butler has more field goals attempted (+856) and 3-pointers attempted (+447)

- Dwight Howard has more free throws attempted (+99)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years

Jimmy Butler	12
Dwight Howard	12

Games

Jimmy Butler	130	+5
Dwight Howard	125

Points

Jimmy Butler	2,745	+836
Dwight Howard	1,909

Field Goals Made

Jimmy Butler	923	+242
Dwight Howard	681

Field Goals Attempted

Jimmy Butler	2,012	+856
Dwight Howard	1,156

3-Pointers Made

Jimmy Butler	156	+155
Dwight Howard	1

3-Pointers Attempted

Jimmy Butler	454	+447
Dwight Howard	7

Free Throws Made

Jimmy Butler	743	+197
Dwight Howard	546

Free Throws Attempted

Jimmy Butler	898
Dwight Howard	997	+99

Offensive Rebounds

Jimmy Butler	233
Dwight Howard	441	+208

Defensive Rebounds

Jimmy Butler	574
Dwight Howard	1,032	+458

Total Rebounds

Jimmy Butler	807
Dwight Howard	1,473	+666

Assists

Jimmy Butler	608	+459
Dwight Howard	149

Steals

Jimmy Butler	217	+123
Dwight Howard	94

Blocks

Jimmy Butler	71
Dwight Howard	248	+177

Turnovers
(lower is better)

Jimmy Butler	229
Dwight Howard	323	+94

Personal Fouls
(lower is better)

Jimmy Butler	230
Dwight Howard	467	+237

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Jimmy Butler 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

Jimmy Butler	45.9%
Dwight Howard	58.9%	+13.0

3-Point Percentage

Jimmy Butler	34.4%	+20.1
Dwight Howard	14.3%

Free Throw Percentage

Jimmy Butler	82.7%	+27.9
Dwight Howard	54.8%