Complete Stats Comparison of Luka Doncic and Dwight Howard

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Luka Doncic 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 TotalYears
Luka Doncic3
(points, assists, steals)		1
(assists)		8
seasons
Dwight Howard2
(rebounds, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		18
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Luka Doncic3
(points, assists, steals)		1
(assists)		5
Playoffs
Dwight Howard2
(rebounds, blocks)		4
(points, rebounds, steals, blocks)		12
Playoffs

All Stats Summary:

Who has better stats in the Regular Season?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Luka Doncic7
stats		4
stats		2
stats
Dwight Howard5
stats		10
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Luka Doncic8
stats		4
stats		2
stats
Dwight Howard4
stats		10
stats		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, Luka Doncic 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?

- Luka Doncic has better averages in points (+12.9), field goals made (+4.0), 3-pointers made (+3.1), free throws made (+1.9), assists (+6.9) and steals (+0.3)
- Dwight Howard has better averages in offensive rebounds (+2.4), defensive rebounds (+0.7), total rebounds (+3.2) and blocks (+1.3)
- Luka Doncic has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.2)
- Dwight Howard has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.8)
- Luka Doncic has higher averages in field goals attempted (+11.0), 3-pointers attempted (+8.7) and free throws attempted (+0.6)
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NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Luka Doncic 28.6
+12.9
Dwight Howard 15.7
Field Goals Made
Luka Doncic 9.7
+4.0
Dwight Howard 5.7
Field Goals Attempted
Luka Doncic 20.7
+11.0
Dwight Howard 9.7
3-Pointers Made
Luka Doncic 3.1
+3.1
Dwight Howard 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Luka Doncic 8.8
+8.7
Dwight Howard 0.1
Free Throws Made
Luka Doncic 6.2
+1.9
Dwight Howard 4.3
Free Throws Attempted
Luka Doncic 8.2
+0.6
Dwight Howard 7.6
Offensive Rebounds
Luka Doncic 0.9
Dwight Howard 3.3
+2.4
Defensive Rebounds
Luka Doncic 7.7
Dwight Howard 8.4
+0.7
Total Rebounds
Luka Doncic 8.6
Dwight Howard 11.8
+3.2
Assists
Luka Doncic 8.2
+6.9
Dwight Howard 1.3
Steals
Luka Doncic 1.2
+0.3
Dwight Howard 0.9
Blocks
Luka Doncic 0.5
Dwight Howard 1.8
+1.3
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Luka Doncic 3.9
+1.2
Dwight Howard 2.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Luka Doncic 2.3
Dwight Howard 3.1
+0.8

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, steals and blocks while Luka Doncic has more total assists.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Luka Doncic has more 3-pointers made (+1,358) and assists (+2,033)
- Dwight Howard played more years (+10) and games (+791), and has more points (+6,564), field goals made (+2,675), free throws made (+2,572), offensive rebounds (+3,724), defensive rebounds (+7,010), total rebounds (+10,734), steals (+523) and blocks (+2,024)
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- Dwight Howard has more turnovers (+1,522) and personal fouls (+2,883)
- Luka Doncic has more 3-pointers attempted (+3,845)
- Dwight Howard has more field goals attempted (+2,668) and free throws attempted (+5,741)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Luka Doncic 8
Dwight Howard 18
+10
Games
Luka Doncic 451
Dwight Howard 1,242
+791
Points
Luka Doncic 12,921
Dwight Howard 19,485
+6,564
Field Goals Made
Luka Doncic 4,376
Dwight Howard 7,051
+2,675
Field Goals Attempted
Luka Doncic 9,348
Dwight Howard 12,016
+2,668
3-Pointers Made
Luka Doncic 1,380
+1,358
Dwight Howard 22
3-Pointers Attempted
Luka Doncic 3,948
+3,845
Dwight Howard 103
Free Throws Made
Luka Doncic 2,789
Dwight Howard 5,361
+2,572
Free Throws Attempted
Luka Doncic 3,714
Dwight Howard 9,455
+5,741
Offensive Rebounds
Luka Doncic 427
Dwight Howard 4,151
+3,724
Defensive Rebounds
Luka Doncic 3,466
Dwight Howard 10,476
+7,010
Total Rebounds
Luka Doncic 3,893
Dwight Howard 14,627
+10,734
Assists
Luka Doncic 3,709
+2,033
Dwight Howard 1,676
Steals
Luka Doncic 558
Dwight Howard 1,081
+523
Blocks
Luka Doncic 204
Dwight Howard 2,228
+2,024
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Luka Doncic 1,780
Dwight Howard 3,302
+1,522
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Luka Doncic 1,029
Dwight Howard 3,912
+2,883

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Luka Doncic 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
Luka Doncic 46.8%
Dwight Howard 58.7%
+11.9
3-Point Percentage
Luka Doncic 35.0%
+13.6
Dwight Howard 21.4%
Free Throw Percentage
Luka Doncic 75.1%
+18.4
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, Luka Doncic 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?

- Luka Doncic has better averages in points (+15.6), field goals made (+5.4), 3-pointers made (+3.3), free throws made (+1.6), defensive rebounds (+0.2), assists (+6.6) and steals (+0.8)
- Dwight Howard has better averages in offensive rebounds (+2.8), total rebounds (+2.6) and blocks (+1.5)
- Luka Doncic has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+1.6)
- Dwight Howard has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.0)
- Luka Doncic has higher averages in field goals attempted (+14.1), 3-pointers attempted (+9.4) and free throws attempted (+0.2)
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NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Luka Doncic 30.9
+15.6
Dwight Howard 15.3
Field Goals Made
Luka Doncic 10.8
+5.4
Dwight Howard 5.4
Field Goals Attempted
Luka Doncic 23.3
+14.1
Dwight Howard 9.2
3-Pointers Made
Luka Doncic 3.3
+3.3
Dwight Howard 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Luka Doncic 9.5
+9.4
Dwight Howard 0.1
Free Throws Made
Luka Doncic 6.0
+1.6
Dwight Howard 4.4
Free Throws Attempted
Luka Doncic 8.2
+0.2
Dwight Howard 8.0
Offensive Rebounds
Luka Doncic 0.7
Dwight Howard 3.5
+2.8
Defensive Rebounds
Luka Doncic 8.5
+0.2
Dwight Howard 8.3
Total Rebounds
Luka Doncic 9.2
Dwight Howard 11.8
+2.6
Assists
Luka Doncic 7.8
+6.6
Dwight Howard 1.2
Steals
Luka Doncic 1.6
+0.8
Dwight Howard 0.8
Blocks
Luka Doncic 0.5
Dwight Howard 2.0
+1.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Luka Doncic 4.2
+1.6
Dwight Howard 2.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Luka Doncic 2.7
Dwight Howard 3.7
+1.0

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Luka Doncic has more 3-pointers made (+181) and assists (+278)
- Dwight Howard played more years (+7) and games (+70), and has more points (+212), field goals made (+89), free throws made (+215), offensive rebounds (+405), defensive rebounds (+564), total rebounds (+969), steals (+5) and blocks (+222)
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- Dwight Howard has more turnovers (+91) and personal fouls (+317)
- Luka Doncic has more field goals attempted (+128) and 3-pointers attempted (+518)
- Dwight Howard has more free throws attempted (+548)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Luka Doncic 5
Dwight Howard 12
+7
Games
Luka Doncic 55
Dwight Howard 125
+70
Points
Luka Doncic 1,697
Dwight Howard 1,909
+212
Field Goals Made
Luka Doncic 592
Dwight Howard 681
+89
Field Goals Attempted
Luka Doncic 1,284
+128
Dwight Howard 1,156
3-Pointers Made
Luka Doncic 182
+181
Dwight Howard 1
3-Pointers Attempted
Luka Doncic 525
+518
Dwight Howard 7
Free Throws Made
Luka Doncic 331
Dwight Howard 546
+215
Free Throws Attempted
Luka Doncic 449
Dwight Howard 997
+548
Offensive Rebounds
Luka Doncic 36
Dwight Howard 441
+405
Defensive Rebounds
Luka Doncic 468
Dwight Howard 1,032
+564
Total Rebounds
Luka Doncic 504
Dwight Howard 1,473
+969
Assists
Luka Doncic 427
+278
Dwight Howard 149
Steals
Luka Doncic 89
Dwight Howard 94
+5
Blocks
Luka Doncic 26
Dwight Howard 248
+222
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Luka Doncic 232
Dwight Howard 323
+91
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Luka Doncic 150
Dwight Howard 467
+317

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Luka Doncic 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
Luka Doncic 46.1%
Dwight Howard 58.9%
+12.8
3-Point Percentage
Luka Doncic 34.7%
+20.4
Dwight Howard 14.3%
Free Throw Percentage
Luka Doncic 73.7%
+18.9
Dwight Howard 54.8%
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