Dwight Howard vs. John Roche Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars John Roche 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.

John Roche

NBA Timeline:	1946-47 2023-24
Dwight Howard: 2004-05 to 2021-22
John Roche: 1975-76 to 1981-82

NBA Championships and Seasons

NBA Championships Dwight Howard 1 John Roche 0

NBA Seasons Dwight Howard 18 John Roche 4

Playoffs Played Dwight Howard 12 John Roche 0

All-Star Games Dwight Howard 8 John Roche 0

Honors and Awards

All-NBA First Team Dwight Howard 5 John Roche 0

All-NBA Teams (Total Selections) Dwight Howard 8 John Roche 0

All-Defensive 1st Team Dwight Howard 4 John Roche 0

All-Defensive Teams (Total Selections) Dwight Howard 5 John Roche 0

Defensive Player of The Year Dwight Howard 3 John Roche 0 *

Rebounds Leader Dwight Howard 5 John Roche 0

Blocks Leader Dwight Howard 2 John Roche 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 John Roche 8.4

Rebounds Per Game Dwight Howard 11.8 John Roche 1.1

Assists Per Game Dwight Howard 1.3 John Roche 4.0

Steals Per Game Dwight Howard 0.9 John Roche 0.7

Blocks Per Game Dwight Howard 1.8 John Roche 0.1

Totals Stats

Total Points Dwight Howard 19,485 John Roche 1,358

Total Rebounds Dwight Howard 14,627 John Roche 178

Total Assists Dwight Howard 1,676 John Roche 640

Total Steals Dwight Howard 1,081 John Roche 114

Total Blocks Dwight Howard 2,228 John Roche 22

Total Games Dwight Howard 1,242 John Roche 162

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dwight Howard .587 John Roche .468

3-Point Percentage Dwight Howard .214 John Roche .389 *

Free Throw Percentage Dwight Howard .567 John Roche .819

Best Season (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dwight Howard 22.9 (2011) John Roche 11.4 (1980)

Rebounds Per Game Dwight Howard 14.5 (2012) John Roche 1.4 (1981)

Assists Per Game Dwight Howard 1.9 (2007) John Roche 5.4 (1981)

Steals Per Game Dwight Howard 1.5 (2012) John Roche 1.0 (1980)

Blocks Per Game Dwight Howard 2.9 (2009) John Roche 0.3 (1981)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Points Per Game Dwight Howard 15.3 John Roche -

Rebounds Per Game Dwight Howard 11.8 John Roche -

Assists Per Game Dwight Howard 1.2 John Roche -

Steals Per Game Dwight Howard 0.8 John Roche -

Blocks Per Game Dwight Howard 2.0 John Roche -

Totals Stats

Total Points Dwight Howard 1,909 John Roche -

Total Rebounds Dwight Howard 1,473 John Roche -

Total Assists Dwight Howard 149 John Roche -

Total Steals Dwight Howard 94 John Roche -

Total Blocks Dwight Howard 248 John Roche -

Total Games Dwight Howard 125 John Roche 0

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage Dwight Howard .589 John Roche -

3-Point Percentage Dwight Howard .143 John Roche - *

Free Throw Percentage Dwight Howard .548 John Roche -

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Points Per Game Dwight Howard 27.0 (2011) John Roche -

Rebounds Per Game Dwight Howard 15.8 (2008) John Roche -

Assists Per Game Dwight Howard 1.9 (2009) John Roche -

Steals Per Game Dwight Howard 1.4 (2015) John Roche -

Blocks Per Game Dwight Howard 3.5 (2010) John Roche -

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