Dwight Howard vs. Chris Paul Comparison

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

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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
Dwight Howard:
2004-05 to 2021-22
Chris Paul:
2005-06 to 2023-24

NBA Championships and Seasons

Dwight Howard1
Chris Paul0
Dwight Howard18
Chris Paul19
Dwight Howard12
Chris Paul15
Dwight Howard8
Chris Paul12

Honors and Awards

Dwight Howard5
Chris Paul4
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Dwight Howard8
Chris Paul11
Dwight Howard4
Chris Paul7
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Dwight Howard5
Chris Paul9
Dwight Howard3
Chris Paul0
Dwight Howard5
Chris Paul0
Dwight Howard0
Chris Paul5
Dwight Howard0
Chris Paul6
Dwight Howard2
Chris Paul0
Dwight Howard0
Chris Paul1

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Dwight Howard 15.7
Chris Paul 17.6

Dwight Howard 11.8
Chris Paul 4.5

Dwight Howard 1.3
Chris Paul 9.4

Dwight Howard 0.9
Chris Paul 2.1

Dwight Howard 1.8
Chris Paul 0.2

Totals Stats

Dwight Howard 19,485
Chris Paul 22,191

Dwight Howard 14,627
Chris Paul 5,645

Dwight Howard 1,676
Chris Paul 11,833

Dwight Howard 1,081
Chris Paul 2,600

Dwight Howard 2,228
Chris Paul 197

Dwight Howard 1,242
Chris Paul 1,262

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dwight Howard .587
Chris Paul .471

3-Point Percentage
Dwight Howard .214
Chris Paul .369

Free Throw Percentage
Dwight Howard .567
Chris Paul .870

Best Season (no game minimum)

Dwight Howard 22.9
(2011)
Chris Paul 22.8
(2009)

Dwight Howard 14.5
(2012)
Chris Paul 5.5
(2009)

Dwight Howard 1.9
(2007)
Chris Paul 11.6
(2008)

Dwight Howard 1.5
(2012)
Chris Paul 2.8
(2009)

Dwight Howard 2.9
(2009)
Chris Paul 0.4
(2023)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Dwight Howard 15.3
Chris Paul 20.0

Dwight Howard 11.8
Chris Paul 4.9

Dwight Howard 1.2
Chris Paul 8.3

Dwight Howard 0.8
Chris Paul 1.9

Dwight Howard 2.0
Chris Paul 0.2

Totals Stats

Dwight Howard 1,909
Chris Paul 2,981

Dwight Howard 1,473
Chris Paul 730

Dwight Howard 149
Chris Paul 1,233

Dwight Howard 94
Chris Paul 287

Dwight Howard 248
Chris Paul 31

Dwight Howard 125
Chris Paul 149

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dwight Howard .589
Chris Paul .484

3-Point Percentage
Dwight Howard .143
Chris Paul .373

Free Throw Percentage
Dwight Howard .548
Chris Paul .854

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Dwight Howard 27.0
(2011)
Chris Paul 25.3
(2017)

Dwight Howard 15.8
(2008)
Chris Paul 7.4
(2020)

Dwight Howard 1.9
(2009)
Chris Paul 11.5
(2011)

Dwight Howard 1.4
(2015)
Chris Paul 2.8
(2014)

Dwight Howard 3.5
(2010)
Chris Paul 0.7
(2023)