Anthony Davis vs. Josh Howard Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Josh Howard and Anthony Davis that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side.

Who scored more points in his career? Who averaged more points in playoffs? Who won more championships? Who led the season more times? Who won more MVP awards? These questions and many more, are answered here. It includes NBA Championships, seasons, playoffs, awards, statistical data for points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and percentages.

Head-To-Head Career Comparison

Anthony Davis

vs.

Josh Howard

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Anthony Davis: 2012-13 to 2023-24
Josh Howard: 2003-04 to 2012-13

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Anthony Davis 1 Josh Howard 0

NBA Seasons Anthony Davis 12 Josh Howard 10

Playoffs Played Anthony Davis 6 Josh Howard 7

NBA Cups Won Anthony Davis 1 * Josh Howard 0 *

All-Star Games Anthony Davis 9 Josh Howard 1

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Anthony Davis 4 Josh Howard 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Anthony Davis 4 Josh Howard 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Anthony Davis 2 Josh Howard 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Anthony Davis 4 Josh Howard 0

Blocks Leader Anthony Davis 3 Josh Howard 0

In-Season Tournament 1st Team Anthony Davis 1 * Josh Howard 0 *

* Notes: In-Season Tournament (NBA Cup) played since 2023-24.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Anthony Davis 24.1 Josh Howard 14.3

Rebounds Per Game Anthony Davis 10.6 Josh Howard 5.7

Assists Per Game Anthony Davis 2.5 Josh Howard 1.6

Steals Per Game Anthony Davis 1.3 Josh Howard 1.0

Blocks Per Game Anthony Davis 2.3 Josh Howard 0.5

Totals Stats

Total Points Anthony Davis 17,717 Josh Howard 7,270

Total Rebounds Anthony Davis 7,826 Josh Howard 2,886

Total Assists Anthony Davis 1,828 Josh Howard 817

Total Steals Anthony Davis 974 Josh Howard 530

Total Blocks Anthony Davis 1,705 Josh Howard 276

Total Games Anthony Davis 736 Josh Howard 507

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Anthony Davis .523 Josh Howard .448

3-Point Percentage Anthony Davis .297 Josh Howard .332

Free Throw Percentage Anthony Davis .795 Josh Howard .770

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Anthony Davis 28.1 (2018) Josh Howard 19.9 (2008)

Rebounds Per Game Anthony Davis 12.6 (2024) Josh Howard 7.0 (2008)

Assists Per Game Anthony Davis 3.9 (2019) Josh Howard 2.2 (2008)

Steals Per Game Anthony Davis 1.6 (2019) Josh Howard 1.5 (2005)

Blocks Per Game Anthony Davis 2.9 (2015) Josh Howard 0.8 (2004)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Anthony Davis 26.3 Josh Howard 14.8

Rebounds Per Game Anthony Davis 11.7 Josh Howard 6.9

Assists Per Game Anthony Davis 2.8 Josh Howard 1.5

Steals Per Game Anthony Davis 1.3 Josh Howard 1.0

Blocks Per Game Anthony Davis 2.2 Josh Howard 0.6

Totals Stats

Total Points Anthony Davis 1,549 Josh Howard 976

Total Rebounds Anthony Davis 690 Josh Howard 458

Total Assists Anthony Davis 166 Josh Howard 101

Total Steals Anthony Davis 76 Josh Howard 66

Total Blocks Anthony Davis 127 Josh Howard 39

Total Games Anthony Davis 59 Josh Howard 66

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Anthony Davis .540 Josh Howard .440

3-Point Percentage Anthony Davis .313 Josh Howard .311

Free Throw Percentage Anthony Davis .841 Josh Howard .782

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Anthony Davis 31.5 (2015) Josh Howard 21.3 (2007)

Rebounds Per Game Anthony Davis 15.8 (2024) Josh Howard 9.8 (2007)

Assists Per Game Anthony Davis 4.0 (2024) Josh Howard 2.8 (2007)

Steals Per Game Anthony Davis 2.0 (2018) Josh Howard 2.2 (2007)

Blocks Per Game Anthony Davis 3.1 (2023) Josh Howard 1.2 (2004)