Dwight Howard vs. George Thompson Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars George 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

Dwight Howard

vs.

George Thompson

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Dwight Howard: 2004-05 to 2021-22
George Thompson: 1974-75 to 1974-75

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Dwight Howard 1 George Thompson 0

NBA Seasons Dwight Howard 18 George Thompson 1

Playoffs Played Dwight Howard 12 George Thompson 0

All-Star Games Dwight Howard 8 George Thompson 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Dwight Howard 5 George Thompson 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Dwight Howard 8 George Thompson 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Dwight Howard 4 George Thompson 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Dwight Howard 5 George Thompson 0

Defensive Player of The Year Dwight Howard 3 George Thompson 0 *

Rebounds Leader Dwight Howard 5 George Thompson 0

Blocks Leader Dwight Howard 2 George Thompson 0

* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Dwight Howard 15.7 George Thompson 10.7

Rebounds Per Game Dwight Howard 11.8 George Thompson 2.5

Assists Per Game Dwight Howard 1.3 George Thompson 3.1

Steals Per Game Dwight Howard 0.9 George Thompson 0.9

Blocks Per Game Dwight Howard 1.8 George Thompson 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Dwight Howard 19,485 George Thompson 780

Total Rebounds Dwight Howard 14,627 George Thompson 181

Total Assists Dwight Howard 1,676 George Thompson 225

Total Steals Dwight Howard 1,081 George Thompson 66

Total Blocks Dwight Howard 2,228 George Thompson 6

Total Games Dwight Howard 1,242 George Thompson 73

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dwight Howard .587 George Thompson .443

3-Point Percentage Dwight Howard .214 George Thompson - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Dwight Howard .567 George Thompson .785

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dwight Howard 22.9 (2011) George Thompson 10.7 (1975)

Rebounds Per Game Dwight Howard 14.5 (2012) George Thompson 2.5 (1975)

Assists Per Game Dwight Howard 1.9 (2007) George Thompson 3.1 (1975)

Steals Per Game Dwight Howard 1.5 (2012) George Thompson 0.9 (1975)

Blocks Per Game Dwight Howard 2.9 (2009) George Thompson 0.1 (1975)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Dwight Howard 15.3 George Thompson -

Rebounds Per Game Dwight Howard 11.8 George Thompson -

Assists Per Game Dwight Howard 1.2 George Thompson -

Steals Per Game Dwight Howard 0.8 George Thompson -

Blocks Per Game Dwight Howard 2.0 George Thompson -

Totals Stats

Total Points Dwight Howard 1,909 George Thompson -

Total Rebounds Dwight Howard 1,473 George Thompson -

Total Assists Dwight Howard 149 George Thompson -

Total Steals Dwight Howard 94 George Thompson -

Total Blocks Dwight Howard 248 George Thompson -

Total Games Dwight Howard 125 George Thompson 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dwight Howard .589 George Thompson -

3-Point Percentage Dwight Howard .143 George Thompson - n/a **

Free Throw Percentage Dwight Howard .548 George Thompson -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dwight Howard 27.0 (2011) George Thompson -

Rebounds Per Game Dwight Howard 15.8 (2008) George Thompson -

Assists Per Game Dwight Howard 1.9 (2009) George Thompson -

Steals Per Game Dwight Howard 1.4 (2015) George Thompson -

Blocks Per Game Dwight Howard 3.5 (2010) George Thompson -

Notes: ** Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80, this player has no data for the stat.