Dwight Howard vs. David Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars David Thompson and Dwight Howard 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
Dwight Howard:
2004-05 to 2021-22
David Thompson:
1976-77 to 1983-84

NBA Championships and Seasons

Dwight Howard1
David Thompson0
Dwight Howard18
David Thompson8
Dwight Howard12
David Thompson5
Dwight Howard8
David Thompson4

Honors and Awards

Dwight Howard5
David Thompson2
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Dwight Howard8
David Thompson2
Dwight Howard4
David Thompson0
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Dwight Howard5
David Thompson0
Dwight Howard3
David Thompson0
*
Dwight Howard5
David Thompson0
Dwight Howard2
David Thompson0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Dwight Howard 15.7
David Thompson 22.1

Dwight Howard 11.8
David Thompson 3.8

Dwight Howard 1.3
David Thompson 3.2

Dwight Howard 0.9
David Thompson 0.9

Dwight Howard 1.8
David Thompson 0.8

Totals Stats

Dwight Howard 19,485
David Thompson 11,264

Dwight Howard 14,627
David Thompson 1,921

Dwight Howard 1,676
David Thompson 1,631

Dwight Howard 1,081
David Thompson 459

Dwight Howard 2,228
David Thompson 407

Dwight Howard 1,242
David Thompson 509

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dwight Howard .587
David Thompson .504

3-Point Percentage
Dwight Howard .214
David Thompson .277

*
Free Throw Percentage
Dwight Howard .567
David Thompson .778

Best Season (no game minimum)

Dwight Howard 22.9
(2011)
David Thompson 27.2
(1978)

Dwight Howard 14.5
(2012)
David Thompson 4.9
(1978)

Dwight Howard 1.9
(2007)
David Thompson 4.5
(1978)

Dwight Howard 1.5
(2012)
David Thompson 1.4
(1977)

Dwight Howard 2.9
(2009)
David Thompson 1.2
(1978)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Dwight Howard 15.3
David Thompson 22.9

Dwight Howard 11.8
David Thompson 4.3

Dwight Howard 1.2
David Thompson 3.7

Dwight Howard 0.8
David Thompson 0.9

Dwight Howard 2.0
David Thompson 1.0

Totals Stats

Dwight Howard 1,909
David Thompson 619

Dwight Howard 1,473
David Thompson 115

Dwight Howard 149
David Thompson 101

Dwight Howard 94
David Thompson 24

Dwight Howard 248
David Thompson 27

Dwight Howard 125
David Thompson 27

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dwight Howard .589
David Thompson .462

3-Point Percentage
Dwight Howard .143
David Thompson .333

*
Free Throw Percentage
Dwight Howard .548
David Thompson .745

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Dwight Howard 27.0
(2011)
David Thompson 28.0
(1979)

Dwight Howard 15.8
(2008)
David Thompson 7.0
(1979)

Dwight Howard 1.9
(2009)
David Thompson 4.0
(1979)

Dwight Howard 1.4
(2015)
David Thompson 1.5
(1977)

Dwight Howard 3.5
(2010)
David Thompson 1.6
(1978)

Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats.