Carmelo Anthony vs. Dwight Howard Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dwight Howard and Carmelo Anthony 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

NBA Timeline:
1946-47
2023-24
Carmelo Anthony:
2003-04 to 2021-22
Dwight Howard:
2004-05 to 2021-22

NBA Championships and Seasons

Carmelo Anthony0
Dwight Howard1
Carmelo Anthony19
Dwight Howard18
Carmelo Anthony13
Dwight Howard12
Carmelo Anthony10
Dwight Howard8

Honors and Awards

Carmelo Anthony0
Dwight Howard5
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Carmelo Anthony6
Dwight Howard8
Carmelo Anthony0
Dwight Howard4
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Carmelo Anthony0
Dwight Howard5
Carmelo Anthony0
Dwight Howard3
Carmelo Anthony1
Dwight Howard0
Carmelo Anthony0
Dwight Howard5
Carmelo Anthony0
Dwight Howard2

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Carmelo Anthony 22.5
Dwight Howard 15.7

Carmelo Anthony 6.2
Dwight Howard 11.8

Carmelo Anthony 2.7
Dwight Howard 1.3

Carmelo Anthony 1.0
Dwight Howard 0.9

Carmelo Anthony 0.5
Dwight Howard 1.8

Totals Stats

Carmelo Anthony 28,289
Dwight Howard 19,485

Carmelo Anthony 7,808
Dwight Howard 14,627

Carmelo Anthony 3,422
Dwight Howard 1,676

Carmelo Anthony 1,223
Dwight Howard 1,081

Carmelo Anthony 644
Dwight Howard 2,228

Carmelo Anthony 1,260
Dwight Howard 1,242

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .447
Dwight Howard .587

3-Point Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .355
Dwight Howard .214

Free Throw Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .814
Dwight Howard .567

Best Season (no game minimum)

Carmelo Anthony 28.9
(2007)
Dwight Howard 22.9
(2011)

Carmelo Anthony 8.1
(2014)
Dwight Howard 14.5
(2012)

Carmelo Anthony 4.2
(2016)
Dwight Howard 1.9
(2007)

Carmelo Anthony 1.3
(2010)
Dwight Howard 1.5
(2012)

Carmelo Anthony 0.8
(2022)
Dwight Howard 2.9
(2009)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Carmelo Anthony 23.1
Dwight Howard 15.3

Carmelo Anthony 6.7
Dwight Howard 11.8

Carmelo Anthony 2.5
Dwight Howard 1.2

Carmelo Anthony 1.2
Dwight Howard 0.8

Carmelo Anthony 0.3
Dwight Howard 2.0

Totals Stats

Carmelo Anthony 1,914
Dwight Howard 1,909

Carmelo Anthony 557
Dwight Howard 1,473

Carmelo Anthony 204
Dwight Howard 149

Carmelo Anthony 100
Dwight Howard 94

Carmelo Anthony 29
Dwight Howard 248

Carmelo Anthony 83
Dwight Howard 125

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .414
Dwight Howard .589

3-Point Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .324
Dwight Howard .143

Free Throw Percentage
Carmelo Anthony .826
Dwight Howard .548

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Carmelo Anthony 30.7
(2010)
Dwight Howard 27.0
(2011)

Carmelo Anthony 10.3
(2011)
Dwight Howard 15.8
(2008)

Carmelo Anthony 4.8
(2011)
Dwight Howard 1.9
(2009)

Carmelo Anthony 2.0
(2010)
Dwight Howard 1.4
(2015)

Carmelo Anthony 0.8
(2011)
Dwight Howard 3.5
(2010)