Dwight Howard vs. Kevin McHale Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Kevin McHale 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
Kevin McHale:
1980-81 to 1992-93

NBA Championships and Seasons

Dwight Howard1
Kevin McHale3
Dwight Howard18
Kevin McHale13
Dwight Howard12
Kevin McHale13
Dwight Howard8
Kevin McHale7

Honors and Awards

Dwight Howard5
Kevin McHale1
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Dwight Howard8
Kevin McHale1
Dwight Howard4
Kevin McHale3
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Dwight Howard5
Kevin McHale6
Dwight Howard3
Kevin McHale0
*
Dwight Howard5
Kevin McHale0
Dwight Howard2
Kevin McHale0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Dwight Howard 15.7
Kevin McHale 17.9

Dwight Howard 11.8
Kevin McHale 7.3

Dwight Howard 1.3
Kevin McHale 1.7

Dwight Howard 0.9
Kevin McHale 0.4

Dwight Howard 1.8
Kevin McHale 1.7

Totals Stats

Dwight Howard 19,485
Kevin McHale 17,335

Dwight Howard 14,627
Kevin McHale 7,122

Dwight Howard 1,676
Kevin McHale 1,670

Dwight Howard 1,081
Kevin McHale 344

Dwight Howard 2,228
Kevin McHale 1,690

Dwight Howard 1,242
Kevin McHale 971

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dwight Howard .587
Kevin McHale .554

3-Point Percentage
Dwight Howard .214
Kevin McHale .261

Free Throw Percentage
Dwight Howard .567
Kevin McHale .798

Best Season (no game minimum)

Dwight Howard 22.9
(2011)
Kevin McHale 26.1
(1987)

Dwight Howard 14.5
(2012)
Kevin McHale 9.9
(1987)

Dwight Howard 1.9
(2007)
Kevin McHale 2.7
(1988)

Dwight Howard 1.5
(2012)
Kevin McHale 0.5
(1987)

Dwight Howard 2.9
(2009)
Kevin McHale 2.3
(1983)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Dwight Howard 15.3
Kevin McHale 18.8

Dwight Howard 11.8
Kevin McHale 7.4

Dwight Howard 1.2
Kevin McHale 1.6

Dwight Howard 0.8
Kevin McHale 0.4

Dwight Howard 2.0
Kevin McHale 1.7

Totals Stats

Dwight Howard 1,909
Kevin McHale 3,182

Dwight Howard 1,473
Kevin McHale 1,253

Dwight Howard 149
Kevin McHale 274

Dwight Howard 94
Kevin McHale 65

Dwight Howard 248
Kevin McHale 281

Dwight Howard 125
Kevin McHale 169

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dwight Howard .589
Kevin McHale .561

3-Point Percentage
Dwight Howard .143
Kevin McHale .381

Free Throw Percentage
Dwight Howard .548
Kevin McHale .788

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Dwight Howard 27.0
(2011)
Kevin McHale 25.4
(1988)

Dwight Howard 15.8
(2008)
Kevin McHale 9.9
(1985)

Dwight Howard 1.9
(2009)
Kevin McHale 3.0
(1989)

Dwight Howard 1.4
(2015)
Kevin McHale 0.6
(1985)

Dwight Howard 3.5
(2010)
Kevin McHale 2.4
(1986)