Dwight Howard vs. Larry Smith Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Larry Smith 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
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NBA Timeline: |
1946-47
2023-24
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Dwight Howard:
2004-05 to 2021-22
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Larry Smith:
1980-81 to 1992-93
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Honors and Awards |
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| Dwight Howard | 2 |
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| Larry Smith | 0 | |
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* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83. |
NBA Regular Season Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Dwight Howard |
15.7 | | |
| Larry Smith |
6.7 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
11.8 | | |
| Larry Smith |
9.2 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
1.3 | | |
| Larry Smith |
1.1 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
0.9 | | |
| Larry Smith |
0.8 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
1.8 | | |
| Larry Smith |
0.5 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Dwight Howard |
19,485 | | |
| Larry Smith |
5,904 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
14,627 | | |
| Larry Smith |
8,125 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
1,676 | | |
| Larry Smith |
941 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
1,081 | | |
| Larry Smith |
699 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
2,228 | | |
| Larry Smith |
457 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
1,242 | | |
| Larry Smith |
883 | | |
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Percentages |
| Dwight Howard |
.587 | | |
| Larry Smith |
.531 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
.214 | | |
| Larry Smith |
.000 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
.567 | | |
| Larry Smith |
.531 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Dwight Howard |
22.9 | | (2011) | |
| Larry Smith |
11.1 | | (1985) | |
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| Dwight Howard |
14.5 | | (2012) | |
| Larry Smith |
12.1 | | (1981) | |
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| Dwight Howard |
1.9 | | (2007) | |
| Larry Smith |
1.5 | | (1989) | |
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| Dwight Howard |
1.5 | | (2012) | |
| Larry Smith |
1.0 | | (1991) | |
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| Dwight Howard |
2.9 | | (2009) | |
| Larry Smith |
0.8 | | (1981) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Dwight Howard |
15.3 | | |
| Larry Smith |
4.3 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
11.8 | | |
| Larry Smith |
7.1 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
1.2 | | |
| Larry Smith |
1.4 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
0.8 | | |
| Larry Smith |
0.9 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
2.0 | | |
| Larry Smith |
0.6 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Dwight Howard |
1,909 | | |
| Larry Smith |
132 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
1,473 | | |
| Larry Smith |
219 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
149 | | |
| Larry Smith |
43 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
94 | | |
| Larry Smith |
27 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
248 | | |
| Larry Smith |
20 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
125 | | |
| Larry Smith |
31 | | |
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Percentages |
| Dwight Howard |
.589 | | |
| Larry Smith |
.500 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
.143 | | |
| Larry Smith |
.000 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
.548 | | |
| Larry Smith |
.690 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Dwight Howard |
27.0 | | (2011) | |
| Larry Smith |
10.3 | | (1987) | |
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| Dwight Howard |
15.8 | | (2008) | |
| Larry Smith |
13.7 | | (1987) | |
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| Dwight Howard |
1.9 | | (2009) | |
| Larry Smith |
2.0 | | (1989) | |
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| Dwight Howard |
1.4 | | (2015) | |
| Larry Smith |
1.2 | | (1987) | |
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| Dwight Howard |
3.5 | | (2010) | |
| Larry Smith |
1.4 | | (1989) | |
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