Complete Stats Comparison of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Dwight Howard

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 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
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander3
(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
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander3
(points, assists, steals)		1
(assists)		4
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
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander8
stats		4
stats		2
stats
Dwight Howard4
stats		10
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander8
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, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 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?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better averages in points (+9.1), field goals made (+2.9), 3-pointers made (+1.4), free throws made (+1.9), assists (+3.9) and steals (+0.5)
- Dwight Howard has better averages in offensive rebounds (+2.6), defensive rebounds (+4.4), total rebounds (+7.0) and blocks (+1.0)
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- Dwight Howard has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.4) and personal fouls (+0.9)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher averages in field goals attempted (+7.5) and 3-pointers attempted (+3.7)
- Dwight Howard has higher average in free throws attempted (+0.4)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 24.8
+9.1
Dwight Howard 15.7
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8.6
+2.9
Dwight Howard 5.7
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 17.2
+7.5
Dwight Howard 9.7
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
+1.4
Dwight Howard 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3.8
+3.7
Dwight Howard 0.1
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.2
+1.9
Dwight Howard 4.3
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.2
Dwight Howard 7.6
+0.4
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.7
Dwight Howard 3.3
+2.6
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.0
Dwight Howard 8.4
+4.4
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.8
Dwight Howard 11.8
+7.0
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.2
+3.9
Dwight Howard 1.3
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
+0.5
Dwight Howard 0.9
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Dwight Howard 1.8
+1.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.3
Dwight Howard 2.7
+0.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.2
Dwight Howard 3.1
+0.9

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 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more total assists.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more 3-pointers made (+641) and assists (+828)
- Dwight Howard played more years (+10) and games (+758), and has more points (+7,470), field goals made (+2,870), free throws made (+2,371), offensive rebounds (+3,789), defensive rebounds (+8,523), total rebounds (+12,312), steals (+382) and blocks (+1,843)
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- Dwight Howard has more turnovers (+2,193) and personal fouls (+2,826)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more 3-pointers attempted (+1,739)
- Dwight Howard has more field goals attempted (+3,710) and free throws attempted (+5,989)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8
Dwight Howard 18
+10
Games
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 484
Dwight Howard 1,242
+758
Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 12,015
Dwight Howard 19,485
+7,470
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4,181
Dwight Howard 7,051
+2,870
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8,306
Dwight Howard 12,016
+3,710
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 663
+641
Dwight Howard 22
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,842
+1,739
Dwight Howard 103
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,990
Dwight Howard 5,361
+2,371
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 3,466
Dwight Howard 9,455
+5,989
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 362
Dwight Howard 4,151
+3,789
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,953
Dwight Howard 10,476
+8,523
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,315
Dwight Howard 14,627
+12,312
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2,504
+828
Dwight Howard 1,676
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 699
Dwight Howard 1,081
+382
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 385
Dwight Howard 2,228
+1,843
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,109
Dwight Howard 3,302
+2,193
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,086
Dwight Howard 3,912
+2,826

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 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
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 50.3%
Dwight Howard 58.7%
+8.4
3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 36.0%
+14.6
Dwight Howard 21.4%
Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 86.3%
+29.6
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, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 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?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has better averages in points (+10.5), field goals made (+3.5), 3-pointers made (+1.5), free throws made (+2.0), assists (+4.5) and steals (+0.6)
- Dwight Howard has better averages in offensive rebounds (+2.7), defensive rebounds (+3.7), total rebounds (+6.4) and blocks (+1.0)
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- Dwight Howard has higher (worst) averages in turnovers (+0.4) and personal fouls (+0.9)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has higher averages in field goals attempted (+9.9) and 3-pointers attempted (+4.3)
- Dwight Howard has higher average in free throws attempted (+0.6)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 25.8
+10.5
Dwight Howard 15.3
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 8.9
+3.5
Dwight Howard 5.4
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 19.1
+9.9
Dwight Howard 9.2
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.5
+1.5
Dwight Howard 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.4
+4.3
Dwight Howard 0.1
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 6.4
+2.0
Dwight Howard 4.4
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 7.4
Dwight Howard 8.0
+0.6
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 0.8
Dwight Howard 3.5
+2.7
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4.6
Dwight Howard 8.3
+3.7
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.4
Dwight Howard 11.8
+6.4
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 5.7
+4.5
Dwight Howard 1.2
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.4
+0.6
Dwight Howard 0.8
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1.0
Dwight Howard 2.0
+1.0
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.2
Dwight Howard 2.6
+0.4
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 2.8
Dwight Howard 3.7
+0.9

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 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more total assists.

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more 3-pointers made (+70) and assists (+113)
- Dwight Howard played more years (+8) and games (+79), and has more points (+723), field goals made (+270), free throws made (+253), offensive rebounds (+403), defensive rebounds (+822), total rebounds (+1,225), steals (+30) and blocks (+203)
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- Dwight Howard has more turnovers (+221) and personal fouls (+337)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has more 3-pointers attempted (+196)
- Dwight Howard has more field goals attempted (+278) and free throws attempted (+656)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 4
Dwight Howard 12
+8
Games
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46
Dwight Howard 125
+79
Points
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 1,186
Dwight Howard 1,909
+723
Field Goals Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 411
Dwight Howard 681
+270
Field Goals Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 878
Dwight Howard 1,156
+278
3-Pointers Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 71
+70
Dwight Howard 1
3-Pointers Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 203
+196
Dwight Howard 7
Free Throws Made
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 293
Dwight Howard 546
+253
Free Throws Attempted
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 341
Dwight Howard 997
+656
Offensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 38
Dwight Howard 441
+403
Defensive Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 210
Dwight Howard 1,032
+822
Total Rebounds
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 248
Dwight Howard 1,473
+1,225
Assists
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 262
+113
Dwight Howard 149
Steals
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 64
Dwight Howard 94
+30
Blocks
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 45
Dwight Howard 248
+203
Turnovers
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 102
Dwight Howard 323
+221
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 130
Dwight Howard 467
+337

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 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
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 46.8%
Dwight Howard 58.9%
+12.1
3-Point Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 35.0%
+20.7
Dwight Howard 14.3%
Free Throw Percentage
S. Gilgeous-Alexander 85.9%
+31.1
Dwight Howard 54.8%
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