Dwight Howard vs. Moses Malone Comparison

Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Moses Malone 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
Moses Malone:
1976-77 to 1994-95

NBA Championships and Seasons

Dwight Howard1
Moses Malone1
Dwight Howard18
Moses Malone19
Dwight Howard12
Moses Malone12
Dwight Howard8
Moses Malone12

Honors and Awards

Dwight Howard0
Moses Malone3
Dwight Howard0
Moses Malone1
Dwight Howard5
Moses Malone4
All-NBA Teams
(Total Selections)
Dwight Howard8
Moses Malone8
Dwight Howard4
Moses Malone1
All-Defensive Teams
(Total Selections)
Dwight Howard5
Moses Malone2
Dwight Howard3
Moses Malone0
*
Dwight Howard5
Moses Malone6
Dwight Howard2
Moses Malone0
* Notes: Defensive Player of The Year is awarded since 1982-83.

NBA Regular Season Stats

Stats Per Game

Dwight Howard 15.7
Moses Malone 20.6

Dwight Howard 11.8
Moses Malone 12.2

Dwight Howard 1.3
Moses Malone 1.4

Dwight Howard 0.9
Moses Malone 0.8

Dwight Howard 1.8
Moses Malone 1.3

Totals Stats

Dwight Howard 19,485
Moses Malone 27,409

Dwight Howard 14,627
Moses Malone 16,212

Dwight Howard 1,676
Moses Malone 1,796

Dwight Howard 1,081
Moses Malone 1,089

Dwight Howard 2,228
Moses Malone 1,733

Dwight Howard 1,242
Moses Malone 1,329

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dwight Howard .587
Moses Malone .491

3-Point Percentage
Dwight Howard .214
Moses Malone .100

*
Free Throw Percentage
Dwight Howard .567
Moses Malone .769

Best Season (no game minimum)

Dwight Howard 22.9
(2011)
Moses Malone 31.1
(1982)

Dwight Howard 14.5
(2012)
Moses Malone 17.6
(1979)

Dwight Howard 1.9
(2007)
Moses Malone 1.8
(1980)

Dwight Howard 1.5
(2012)
Moses Malone 1.1
(1983)

Dwight Howard 2.9
(2009)
Moses Malone 2.2
(1977)

NBA Playoffs Stats

Stats Per Game

Dwight Howard 15.3
Moses Malone 22.1

Dwight Howard 11.8
Moses Malone 13.8

Dwight Howard 1.2
Moses Malone 1.4

Dwight Howard 0.8
Moses Malone 0.9

Dwight Howard 2.0
Moses Malone 1.6

Totals Stats

Dwight Howard 1,909
Moses Malone 2,077

Dwight Howard 1,473
Moses Malone 1,295

Dwight Howard 149
Moses Malone 136

Dwight Howard 94
Moses Malone 84

Dwight Howard 248
Moses Malone 151

Dwight Howard 125
Moses Malone 94

Percentages

Field Goal Percentage
Dwight Howard .589
Moses Malone .479

3-Point Percentage
Dwight Howard .143
Moses Malone .143

*
Free Throw Percentage
Dwight Howard .548
Moses Malone .762

Best Playoffs (no game minimum)

Dwight Howard 27.0
(2011)
Moses Malone 26.8
(1981)

Dwight Howard 15.8
(2008)
Moses Malone 20.5
(1979)

Dwight Howard 1.9
(2009)
Moses Malone 3.3
(1982)

Dwight Howard 1.4
(2015)
Moses Malone 1.5
(1983)

Dwight Howard 3.5
(2010)
Moses Malone 4.0
(1979)

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