Complete Stats Comparison of Manu Ginobili and Dwight Howard

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Manu Ginobili 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
Manu Ginobili2
(assists, steals)		2
(assists, steals)		16
seasons
Dwight Howard3
(points, 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 TotalYears
Manu Ginobili2
(assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		15
Playoffs
Dwight Howard3
(points, 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 TotalBetter Percentage
Manu Ginobili5
stats		5
stats		2
stats
Dwight Howard7
stats		9
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Manu Ginobili5
stats		8
stats		2
stats
Dwight Howard7
stats		6
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, Dwight Howard had better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Manu Ginobili had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Manu Ginobili had better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.4), assists (+2.5) and steals (+0.4)
- Dwight Howard had better averages in points (+2.4), field goals made (+1.4), free throws made (+1.1), offensive rebounds (+2.7), defensive rebounds (+5.6), total rebounds (+8.3) and blocks (+1.5)
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- Dwight Howard had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.7) and personal fouls (+1.0)
- Manu Ginobili had higher average in 3-pointers attempted (+3.7)
- Dwight Howard had higher average in free throws attempted (+3.7)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Manu Ginobili 13.3
Dwight Howard 15.7
+2.4
Field Goals Made
Manu Ginobili 4.3
Dwight Howard 5.7
+1.4
Field Goals Attempted
Manu Ginobili 9.7
Dwight Howard 9.7
3-Pointers Made
Manu Ginobili 1.4
+1.4
Dwight Howard 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Manu Ginobili 3.8
+3.7
Dwight Howard 0.1
Free Throws Made
Manu Ginobili 3.2
Dwight Howard 4.3
+1.1
Free Throws Attempted
Manu Ginobili 3.9
Dwight Howard 7.6
+3.7
Offensive Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 0.6
Dwight Howard 3.3
+2.7
Defensive Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 2.8
Dwight Howard 8.4
+5.6
Total Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 3.5
Dwight Howard 11.8
+8.3
Assists
Manu Ginobili 3.8
+2.5
Dwight Howard 1.3
Steals
Manu Ginobili 1.3
+0.4
Dwight Howard 0.9
Blocks
Manu Ginobili 0.3
Dwight Howard 1.8
+1.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Manu Ginobili 2.0
Dwight Howard 2.7
+0.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Manu Ginobili 2.1
Dwight Howard 3.1
+1.0

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 Manu Ginobili had more total assists and steals.

Who had more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Manu Ginobili had more 3-pointers made (+1,473), assists (+2,325) and steals (+311)
- Dwight Howard played more years (+2) and games (+185), and had more points (+5,442), field goals made (+2,467), free throws made (+1,981), offensive rebounds (+3,466), defensive rebounds (+7,464), total rebounds (+10,930) and blocks (+1,909)
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- Dwight Howard had more turnovers (+1,186) and personal fouls (+1,700)
- Manu Ginobili had more 3-pointers attempted (+3,952)
- Dwight Howard had more field goals attempted (+1,754) and free throws attempted (+5,366)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Manu Ginobili 16
Dwight Howard 18
+2
Games
Manu Ginobili 1,057
Dwight Howard 1,242
+185
Points
Manu Ginobili 14,043
Dwight Howard 19,485
+5,442
Field Goals Made
Manu Ginobili 4,584
Dwight Howard 7,051
+2,467
Field Goals Attempted
Manu Ginobili 10,262
Dwight Howard 12,016
+1,754
3-Pointers Made
Manu Ginobili 1,495
+1,473
Dwight Howard 22
3-Pointers Attempted
Manu Ginobili 4,055
+3,952
Dwight Howard 103
Free Throws Made
Manu Ginobili 3,380
Dwight Howard 5,361
+1,981
Free Throws Attempted
Manu Ginobili 4,089
Dwight Howard 9,455
+5,366
Offensive Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 685
Dwight Howard 4,151
+3,466
Defensive Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 3,012
Dwight Howard 10,476
+7,464
Total Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 3,697
Dwight Howard 14,627
+10,930
Assists
Manu Ginobili 4,001
+2,325
Dwight Howard 1,676
Steals
Manu Ginobili 1,392
+311
Dwight Howard 1,081
Blocks
Manu Ginobili 319
Dwight Howard 2,228
+1,909
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Manu Ginobili 2,116
Dwight Howard 3,302
+1,186
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Manu Ginobili 2,212
Dwight Howard 3,912
+1,700

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Manu Ginobili 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
Manu Ginobili 44.7%
Dwight Howard 58.7%
+14.0
3-Point Percentage
Manu Ginobili 36.9%
+15.5
Dwight Howard 21.4%
Free Throw Percentage
Manu Ginobili 82.7%
+26.0
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, Dwight Howard had better averages in points, rebounds and blocks while Manu Ginobili had better averages in assists and steals.

Who had higher averages in the Playoffs?

- Manu Ginobili had better averages in 3-pointers made (+1.5), assists (+2.6) and steals (+0.5)
- Dwight Howard had better averages in points (+1.3), field goals made (+1.0), free throws made (+0.6), offensive rebounds (+2.8), defensive rebounds (+5.0), total rebounds (+7.8) and blocks (+1.7)
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- Dwight Howard had higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.4) and personal fouls (+1.0)
- Manu Ginobili had higher averages in field goals attempted (+0.9) and 3-pointers attempted (+4.1)
- Dwight Howard had higher average in free throws attempted (+3.4)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Manu Ginobili 14.0
Dwight Howard 15.3
+1.3
Field Goals Made
Manu Ginobili 4.4
Dwight Howard 5.4
+1.0
Field Goals Attempted
Manu Ginobili 10.1
+0.9
Dwight Howard 9.2
3-Pointers Made
Manu Ginobili 1.5
+1.5
Dwight Howard 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Manu Ginobili 4.2
+4.1
Dwight Howard 0.1
Free Throws Made
Manu Ginobili 3.8
Dwight Howard 4.4
+0.6
Free Throws Attempted
Manu Ginobili 4.6
Dwight Howard 8.0
+3.4
Offensive Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 0.7
Dwight Howard 3.5
+2.8
Defensive Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 3.3
Dwight Howard 8.3
+5.0
Total Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 4.0
Dwight Howard 11.8
+7.8
Assists
Manu Ginobili 3.8
+2.6
Dwight Howard 1.2
Steals
Manu Ginobili 1.3
+0.5
Dwight Howard 0.8
Blocks
Manu Ginobili 0.3
Dwight Howard 2.0
+1.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Manu Ginobili 2.2
Dwight Howard 2.6
+0.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Manu Ginobili 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, Manu Ginobili had more total points, assists and steals while Dwight Howard had more total rebounds and blocks.

Who had more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Manu Ginobili played more years (+3) and games (+93), and had more points (+1,145), field goals made (+275), 3-pointers made (+323), free throws made (+272), assists (+678) and steals (+198)
- Dwight Howard had more offensive rebounds (+286), defensive rebounds (+313), total rebounds (+599) and blocks (+187)
- Manu Ginobili had more turnovers (+158) and personal fouls (+121)
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- Manu Ginobili had more field goals attempted (+1,053), 3-pointers attempted (+898) and free throws attempted (+4)
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NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Manu Ginobili 15
+3
Dwight Howard 12
Games
Manu Ginobili 218
+93
Dwight Howard 125
Points
Manu Ginobili 3,054
+1,145
Dwight Howard 1,909
Field Goals Made
Manu Ginobili 956
+275
Dwight Howard 681
Field Goals Attempted
Manu Ginobili 2,209
+1,053
Dwight Howard 1,156
3-Pointers Made
Manu Ginobili 324
+323
Dwight Howard 1
3-Pointers Attempted
Manu Ginobili 905
+898
Dwight Howard 7
Free Throws Made
Manu Ginobili 818
+272
Dwight Howard 546
Free Throws Attempted
Manu Ginobili 1,001
+4
Dwight Howard 997
Offensive Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 155
Dwight Howard 441
+286
Defensive Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 719
Dwight Howard 1,032
+313
Total Rebounds
Manu Ginobili 874
Dwight Howard 1,473
+599
Assists
Manu Ginobili 827
+678
Dwight Howard 149
Steals
Manu Ginobili 292
+198
Dwight Howard 94
Blocks
Manu Ginobili 61
Dwight Howard 248
+187
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Manu Ginobili 481
+158
Dwight Howard 323
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Manu Ginobili 588
+121
Dwight Howard 467

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Manu Ginobili 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
Manu Ginobili 43.3%
Dwight Howard 58.9%
+15.6
3-Point Percentage
Manu Ginobili 35.8%
+21.5
Dwight Howard 14.3%
Free Throw Percentage
Manu Ginobili 81.7%
+26.9
Dwight Howard 54.8%
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