Don Buse vs. Dwight Howard Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Dwight Howard and Don Buse 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
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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Don Buse:
1976-77 to 1984-85
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Dwight Howard:
2004-05 to 2021-22
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Honors and Awards |
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| Don Buse | 0 |
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| Dwight Howard | 3 | |
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| Don Buse | 1 |
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| Dwight Howard | 0 | |
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| Don Buse | 1 |
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| Dwight Howard | 0 | |
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* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Don Buse |
6.9 | | |
| Dwight Howard |
15.7 | | |
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| Don Buse |
2.3 | | |
| Dwight Howard |
11.8 | | |
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| Don Buse |
4.5 | | |
| Dwight Howard |
1.3 | | |
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| Don Buse |
1.8 | | |
| Dwight Howard |
0.9 | | |
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| Don Buse |
0.1 | | |
| Dwight Howard |
1.8 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Don Buse |
4,485 | | |
| Dwight Howard |
19,485 | | |
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| Don Buse |
1,507 | | |
| Dwight Howard |
14,627 | | |
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| Don Buse |
2,920 | | |
| Dwight Howard |
1,676 | | |
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| Don Buse |
1,160 | | |
| Dwight Howard |
1,081 | | |
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| Don Buse |
97 | | |
| Dwight Howard |
2,228 | | |
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| Don Buse |
648 | | |
| Dwight Howard |
1,242 | | |
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Percentages |
| Don Buse |
.442 | | |
| Dwight Howard |
.587 | | |
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| Don Buse |
.333 | | 
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| Dwight Howard |
.214 | | |
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| Don Buse |
.780 | | |
| Dwight Howard |
.567 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Don Buse |
9.7 | | (1982) | |
| Dwight Howard |
22.9 | | (2011) | |
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| Don Buse |
3.3 | | (1977) | |
| Dwight Howard |
14.5 | | (2012) | |
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| Don Buse |
8.5 | | (1977) | |
| Dwight Howard |
1.9 | | (2007) | |
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| Don Buse |
3.5 | | (1977) | |
| Dwight Howard |
1.5 | | (2012) | |
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| Don Buse |
0.3 | | (1982) | |
| Dwight Howard |
2.9 | | (2009) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Don Buse |
6.5 | | |
| Dwight Howard |
15.3 | | |
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| Don Buse |
2.6 | | |
| Dwight Howard |
11.8 | | |
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| Don Buse |
3.6 | | |
| Dwight Howard |
1.2 | | |
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| Don Buse |
1.1 | | |
| Dwight Howard |
0.8 | | |
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| Don Buse |
0.2 | | |
| Dwight Howard |
2.0 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Don Buse |
227 | | |
| Dwight Howard |
1,909 | | |
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| Don Buse |
91 | | |
| Dwight Howard |
1,473 | | |
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| Don Buse |
125 | | |
| Dwight Howard |
149 | | |
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| Don Buse |
37 | | |
| Dwight Howard |
94 | | |
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| Don Buse |
6 | | |
| Dwight Howard |
248 | | |
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| Don Buse |
35 | | |
| Dwight Howard |
125 | | |
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Percentages |
| Don Buse |
.399 | | |
| Dwight Howard |
.589 | | |
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| Don Buse |
.391 | |
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| Dwight Howard |
.143 | | |
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| Don Buse |
.714 | | |
| Dwight Howard |
.548 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Don Buse |
8.5 | | (1980) | |
| Dwight Howard |
27.0 | | (2011) | |
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| Don Buse |
3.7 | | (1979) | |
| Dwight Howard |
15.8 | | (2008) | |
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| Don Buse |
5.5 | | (1980) | |
| Dwight Howard |
1.9 | | (2009) | |
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| Don Buse |
2.0 | | (1978) | |
| Dwight Howard |
1.4 | | (2015) | |
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| Don Buse |
0.3 | | (1984) | |
| Dwight Howard |
3.5 | | (2010) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
