Complete Stats Comparison of Rudy Gobert and Dwight Howard

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Rudy Gobert 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
Rudy Gobert2
(assists, blocks)		0
12
seasons
Dwight Howard3
(points, rebounds, steals)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		18
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Rudy Gobert0
0
9
Playoffs
Dwight Howard5
(points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks)		5
(points, rebounds, assists, 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
Rudy Gobert5
stats		2
stats		2
stats
Dwight Howard6
stats		12
stats		1
stat
they are tied1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Rudy Gobert2
stats		2
stats		2
stats
Dwight Howard9
stats		12
stats		1
stat
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 has better averages in points, rebounds and steals while Rudy Gobert has better averages in assists and blocks.

Who has higher averages in the Regular Season?

- Rudy Gobert has better averages in offensive rebounds (+0.1), assists (+0.1) and blocks (+0.3)
- Dwight Howard has better averages in points (+3.1), field goals made (+1.0), free throws made (+1.1), defensive rebounds (+0.1), total rebounds (+0.1) and steals (+0.2)
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- Dwight Howard has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.1) and personal fouls (+0.4)
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- Dwight Howard has higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.5), 3-pointers attempted (+0.1) and free throws attempted (+2.6)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Rudy Gobert 12.6
Dwight Howard 15.7
+3.1
Field Goals Made
Rudy Gobert 4.7
Dwight Howard 5.7
+1.0
Field Goals Attempted
Rudy Gobert 7.2
Dwight Howard 9.7
+2.5
3-Pointers Made
Rudy Gobert 0.0
Dwight Howard 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Rudy Gobert 0.0
Dwight Howard 0.1
+0.1
Free Throws Made
Rudy Gobert 3.2
Dwight Howard 4.3
+1.1
Free Throws Attempted
Rudy Gobert 5.0
Dwight Howard 7.6
+2.6
Offensive Rebounds
Rudy Gobert 3.4
+0.1
Dwight Howard 3.3
Defensive Rebounds
Rudy Gobert 8.3
Dwight Howard 8.4
+0.1
Total Rebounds
Rudy Gobert 11.7
Dwight Howard 11.8
+0.1
Assists
Rudy Gobert 1.4
+0.1
Dwight Howard 1.3
Steals
Rudy Gobert 0.7
Dwight Howard 0.9
+0.2
Blocks
Rudy Gobert 2.1
+0.3
Dwight Howard 1.8
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Rudy Gobert 1.6
Dwight Howard 2.7
+1.1
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Rudy Gobert 2.7
Dwight Howard 3.1
+0.4

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Dwight Howard has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Rudy Gobert.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

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- Dwight Howard played more years (+6) and games (+413), and has more points (+9,027), field goals made (+3,148), 3-pointers made (+22), free throws made (+2,709), offensive rebounds (+1,347), defensive rebounds (+3,580), total rebounds (+4,927), assists (+553), steals (+505) and blocks (+510)
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- Dwight Howard has more turnovers (+1,965) and personal fouls (+1,703)
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- Dwight Howard has more field goals attempted (+6,066), 3-pointers attempted (+86) and free throws attempted (+5,318)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Rudy Gobert 12
Dwight Howard 18
+6
Games
Rudy Gobert 829
Dwight Howard 1,242
+413
Points
Rudy Gobert 10,458
Dwight Howard 19,485
+9,027
Field Goals Made
Rudy Gobert 3,903
Dwight Howard 7,051
+3,148
Field Goals Attempted
Rudy Gobert 5,950
Dwight Howard 12,016
+6,066
3-Pointers Made
Rudy Gobert 0
Dwight Howard 22
+22
3-Pointers Attempted
Rudy Gobert 17
Dwight Howard 103
+86
Free Throws Made
Rudy Gobert 2,652
Dwight Howard 5,361
+2,709
Free Throws Attempted
Rudy Gobert 4,137
Dwight Howard 9,455
+5,318
Offensive Rebounds
Rudy Gobert 2,804
Dwight Howard 4,151
+1,347
Defensive Rebounds
Rudy Gobert 6,896
Dwight Howard 10,476
+3,580
Total Rebounds
Rudy Gobert 9,700
Dwight Howard 14,627
+4,927
Assists
Rudy Gobert 1,123
Dwight Howard 1,676
+553
Steals
Rudy Gobert 576
Dwight Howard 1,081
+505
Blocks
Rudy Gobert 1,718
Dwight Howard 2,228
+510
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Rudy Gobert 1,337
Dwight Howard 3,302
+1,965
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Rudy Gobert 2,209
Dwight Howard 3,912
+1,703

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Rudy Gobert has better field goal percentage and free throw percentage while Dwight Howard has better 3-point percentage.

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Rudy Gobert 65.6%
+6.9
Dwight Howard 58.7%
3-Point Percentage
Rudy Gobert 0.0%
Dwight Howard 21.4%
+21.4
Free Throw Percentage
Rudy Gobert 64.1%
+7.4
Dwight Howard 56.7%

Comparison of Stats Per Game in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Dwight Howard has better averages in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Rudy Gobert.

Who has higher averages in the Playoffs?

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- Dwight Howard has better averages in points (+3.0), field goals made (+0.9), free throws made (+1.2), offensive rebounds (+0.2), defensive rebounds (+1.1), total rebounds (+1.2), assists (+0.1), steals (+0.1) and blocks (+0.5)
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- Dwight Howard has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+1.2) and personal fouls (+0.3)
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- Dwight Howard has higher averages in field goals attempted (+2.1), 3-pointers attempted (+0.1) and free throws attempted (+2.8)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Rudy Gobert 12.3
Dwight Howard 15.3
+3.0
Field Goals Made
Rudy Gobert 4.5
Dwight Howard 5.4
+0.9
Field Goals Attempted
Rudy Gobert 7.1
Dwight Howard 9.2
+2.1
3-Pointers Made
Rudy Gobert 0.0
Dwight Howard 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Rudy Gobert 0.0
Dwight Howard 0.1
+0.1
Free Throws Made
Rudy Gobert 3.2
Dwight Howard 4.4
+1.2
Free Throws Attempted
Rudy Gobert 5.2
Dwight Howard 8.0
+2.8
Offensive Rebounds
Rudy Gobert 3.3
Dwight Howard 3.5
+0.2
Defensive Rebounds
Rudy Gobert 7.2
Dwight Howard 8.3
+1.1
Total Rebounds
Rudy Gobert 10.6
Dwight Howard 11.8
+1.2
Assists
Rudy Gobert 1.1
Dwight Howard 1.2
+0.1
Steals
Rudy Gobert 0.7
Dwight Howard 0.8
+0.1
Blocks
Rudy Gobert 1.5
Dwight Howard 2.0
+0.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Rudy Gobert 1.4
Dwight Howard 2.6
+1.2
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Rudy Gobert 3.4
Dwight Howard 3.7
+0.3

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Dwight Howard has more total points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks than Rudy Gobert.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

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- Dwight Howard played more years (+3) and games (+41), and has more points (+878), field goals made (+299), 3-pointers made (+1), free throws made (+279), offensive rebounds (+160), defensive rebounds (+424), total rebounds (+584), assists (+55), steals (+37) and blocks (+121)
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- Dwight Howard has more turnovers (+206) and personal fouls (+179)
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- Dwight Howard has more field goals attempted (+560), 3-pointers attempted (+6) and free throws attempted (+558)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Rudy Gobert 9
Dwight Howard 12
+3
Games
Rudy Gobert 84
Dwight Howard 125
+41
Points
Rudy Gobert 1,031
Dwight Howard 1,909
+878
Field Goals Made
Rudy Gobert 382
Dwight Howard 681
+299
Field Goals Attempted
Rudy Gobert 596
Dwight Howard 1,156
+560
3-Pointers Made
Rudy Gobert 0
Dwight Howard 1
+1
3-Pointers Attempted
Rudy Gobert 1
Dwight Howard 7
+6
Free Throws Made
Rudy Gobert 267
Dwight Howard 546
+279
Free Throws Attempted
Rudy Gobert 439
Dwight Howard 997
+558
Offensive Rebounds
Rudy Gobert 281
Dwight Howard 441
+160
Defensive Rebounds
Rudy Gobert 608
Dwight Howard 1,032
+424
Total Rebounds
Rudy Gobert 889
Dwight Howard 1,473
+584
Assists
Rudy Gobert 94
Dwight Howard 149
+55
Steals
Rudy Gobert 57
Dwight Howard 94
+37
Blocks
Rudy Gobert 127
Dwight Howard 248
+121
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Rudy Gobert 117
Dwight Howard 323
+206
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Rudy Gobert 288
Dwight Howard 467
+179

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Rudy Gobert has better field goal percentage and free throw percentage while Dwight Howard has better 3-point percentage.

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Rudy Gobert 64.1%
+5.2
Dwight Howard 58.9%
3-Point Percentage
Rudy Gobert 0.0%
Dwight Howard 14.3%
+14.3
Free Throw Percentage
Rudy Gobert 60.8%
+6.0
Dwight Howard 54.8%
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