Complete Stats Comparison of Stephen Curry and Dwight Howard

Here you have a complete side-by-side comparison of all the stats recorded by Stephen Curry 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
Stephen Curry3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		16
seasons
Dwight Howard2
(rebounds, blocks)		2
(rebounds, blocks)		18
seasons
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
Points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalYears
Stephen Curry3
(points, assists, steals)		3
(points, assists, steals)		10
Playoffs
Dwight Howard2
(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
Stephen Curry6
stats		7
stats		2
stats
Dwight Howard6
stats		7
stats		1
stat
Who has better stats in the Playoffs?
All the stats
Player Better Career Average Better Career TotalBetter Percentage
Stephen Curry7
stats		8
stats		2
stats
Dwight Howard5
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, Stephen Curry 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?

- Stephen Curry has better averages in points (+9.0), field goals made (+2.7), 3-pointers made (+4.0), assists (+5.1) and steals (+0.6)
- Dwight Howard has better averages in free throws made (+0.4), offensive rebounds (+2.6), defensive rebounds (+4.4), total rebounds (+7.1) and blocks (+1.5)
- Stephen Curry has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.4)
- Dwight Howard has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+0.8)
- Stephen Curry has higher averages in field goals attempted (+8.2) and 3-pointers attempted (+9.2)
- Dwight Howard has higher average in free throws attempted (+3.3)

NBA Regular Season, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Stephen Curry 24.7
+9.0
Dwight Howard 15.7
Field Goals Made
Stephen Curry 8.4
+2.7
Dwight Howard 5.7
Field Goals Attempted
Stephen Curry 17.9
+8.2
Dwight Howard 9.7
3-Pointers Made
Stephen Curry 4.0
+4.0
Dwight Howard 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Stephen Curry 9.3
+9.2
Dwight Howard 0.1
Free Throws Made
Stephen Curry 3.9
Dwight Howard 4.3
+0.4
Free Throws Attempted
Stephen Curry 4.3
Dwight Howard 7.6
+3.3
Offensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 0.7
Dwight Howard 3.3
+2.6
Defensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 4.0
Dwight Howard 8.4
+4.4
Total Rebounds
Stephen Curry 4.7
Dwight Howard 11.8
+7.1
Assists
Stephen Curry 6.4
+5.1
Dwight Howard 1.3
Steals
Stephen Curry 1.5
+0.6
Dwight Howard 0.9
Blocks
Stephen Curry 0.3
Dwight Howard 1.8
+1.5
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 3.1
+0.4
Dwight Howard 2.7
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 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, Stephen Curry has more total points, assists and steals while Dwight Howard has more total rebounds and blocks.

Who has more total stats in the Regular Season?

- Stephen Curry has more points (+5,901), field goals made (+1,597), 3-pointers made (+4,036), assists (+4,864) and steals (+472)
- Dwight Howard played more years (+2) and games (+216), and has more free throws made (+1,329), offensive rebounds (+3,482), defensive rebounds (+6,326), total rebounds (+9,808) and blocks (+1,963)
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- Dwight Howard has more turnovers (+115) and personal fouls (+1,602)
- Stephen Curry has more field goals attempted (+6,340) and 3-pointers attempted (+9,486)
- Dwight Howard has more free throws attempted (+5,031)

NBA Regular Season Stats, Career Totals

Years
Stephen Curry 16
Dwight Howard 18
+2
Games
Stephen Curry 1,026
Dwight Howard 1,242
+216
Points
Stephen Curry 25,386
+5,901
Dwight Howard 19,485
Field Goals Made
Stephen Curry 8,648
+1,597
Dwight Howard 7,051
Field Goals Attempted
Stephen Curry 18,356
+6,340
Dwight Howard 12,016
3-Pointers Made
Stephen Curry 4,058
+4,036
Dwight Howard 22
3-Pointers Attempted
Stephen Curry 9,589
+9,486
Dwight Howard 103
Free Throws Made
Stephen Curry 4,032
Dwight Howard 5,361
+1,329
Free Throws Attempted
Stephen Curry 4,424
Dwight Howard 9,455
+5,031
Offensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 669
Dwight Howard 4,151
+3,482
Defensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 4,150
Dwight Howard 10,476
+6,326
Total Rebounds
Stephen Curry 4,819
Dwight Howard 14,627
+9,808
Assists
Stephen Curry 6,540
+4,864
Dwight Howard 1,676
Steals
Stephen Curry 1,553
+472
Dwight Howard 1,081
Blocks
Stephen Curry 265
Dwight Howard 2,228
+1,963
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 3,187
Dwight Howard 3,302
+115
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 2,310
Dwight Howard 3,912
+1,602

Comparison of Percentages in the Regular Season

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Regular Season, Stephen Curry 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
Stephen Curry 47.1%
Dwight Howard 58.7%
+11.6
3-Point Percentage
Stephen Curry 42.3%
+20.9
Dwight Howard 21.4%
Free Throw Percentage
Stephen Curry 91.1%
+34.4
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, Stephen Curry 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?

- Stephen Curry has better averages in points (+11.5), field goals made (+3.6), 3-pointers made (+4.2), free throws made (+0.3), assists (+4.9) and steals (+0.7)
- Dwight Howard has better averages in offensive rebounds (+2.8), defensive rebounds (+3.7), total rebounds (+6.5) and blocks (+1.7)
- Stephen Curry has higher (worst) average in turnovers (+0.7)
- Dwight Howard has higher (worst) average in personal fouls (+1.2)
- Stephen Curry has higher averages in field goals attempted (+10.5) and 3-pointers attempted (+10.5)
- Dwight Howard has higher average in free throws attempted (+2.8)

NBA Playoffs, Career Stats Per Game

Points
Stephen Curry 26.8
+11.5
Dwight Howard 15.3
Field Goals Made
Stephen Curry 9.0
+3.6
Dwight Howard 5.4
Field Goals Attempted
Stephen Curry 19.7
+10.5
Dwight Howard 9.2
3-Pointers Made
Stephen Curry 4.2
+4.2
Dwight Howard 0.0
3-Pointers Attempted
Stephen Curry 10.6
+10.5
Dwight Howard 0.1
Free Throws Made
Stephen Curry 4.7
+0.3
Dwight Howard 4.4
Free Throws Attempted
Stephen Curry 5.2
Dwight Howard 8.0
+2.8
Offensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 0.7
Dwight Howard 3.5
+2.8
Defensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 4.6
Dwight Howard 8.3
+3.7
Total Rebounds
Stephen Curry 5.3
Dwight Howard 11.8
+6.5
Assists
Stephen Curry 6.1
+4.9
Dwight Howard 1.2
Steals
Stephen Curry 1.5
+0.7
Dwight Howard 0.8
Blocks
Stephen Curry 0.3
Dwight Howard 2.0
+1.7
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 3.3
+0.7
Dwight Howard 2.6
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 2.5
Dwight Howard 3.7
+1.2

Comparison of Totals Stats in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

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

Who has more total stats in the Playoffs?

- Stephen Curry played more games (+30) and has more points (+2,238), field goals made (+707), 3-pointers made (+649), free throws made (+175), assists (+804) and steals (+137)
- Dwight Howard played more years (+2) and has more offensive rebounds (+328), defensive rebounds (+317), total rebounds (+645) and blocks (+198)
- Stephen Curry has more turnovers (+193)
- Dwight Howard has more personal fouls (+79)
- Stephen Curry has more field goals attempted (+1,900) and 3-pointers attempted (+1,630)
- Dwight Howard has more free throws attempted (+186)

NBA Playoffs Stats, Career Totals

Years
Stephen Curry 10
Dwight Howard 12
+2
Games
Stephen Curry 155
+30
Dwight Howard 125
Points
Stephen Curry 4,147
+2,238
Dwight Howard 1,909
Field Goals Made
Stephen Curry 1,388
+707
Dwight Howard 681
Field Goals Attempted
Stephen Curry 3,056
+1,900
Dwight Howard 1,156
3-Pointers Made
Stephen Curry 650
+649
Dwight Howard 1
3-Pointers Attempted
Stephen Curry 1,637
+1,630
Dwight Howard 7
Free Throws Made
Stephen Curry 721
+175
Dwight Howard 546
Free Throws Attempted
Stephen Curry 811
Dwight Howard 997
+186
Offensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 113
Dwight Howard 441
+328
Defensive Rebounds
Stephen Curry 715
Dwight Howard 1,032
+317
Total Rebounds
Stephen Curry 828
Dwight Howard 1,473
+645
Assists
Stephen Curry 953
+804
Dwight Howard 149
Steals
Stephen Curry 231
+137
Dwight Howard 94
Blocks
Stephen Curry 50
Dwight Howard 248
+198
Turnovers
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 516
+193
Dwight Howard 323
Personal Fouls
(lower is better)
Stephen Curry 388
Dwight Howard 467
+79

Comparison of Percentages in the Playoffs

Comparison highlight:

Comparison highlight In the Playoffs, Stephen Curry 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
Stephen Curry 45.4%
Dwight Howard 58.9%
+13.5
3-Point Percentage
Stephen Curry 39.7%
+25.4
Dwight Howard 14.3%
Free Throw Percentage
Stephen Curry 88.9%
+34.1
Dwight Howard 54.8%
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