Dwight Howard vs. Nick Weatherspoon Comparison
Head-to-head comparison between the NBA stars Nick Weatherspoon 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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Nick Weatherspoon:
1973-74 to 1979-80
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Honors and Awards |
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| Dwight Howard | 2 |
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| Nick Weatherspoon | 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 | | |
| Nick Weatherspoon |
9.0 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
11.8 | | |
| Nick Weatherspoon |
4.9 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
1.3 | | |
| Nick Weatherspoon |
0.9 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
0.9 | | |
| Nick Weatherspoon |
0.8 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
1.8 | | |
| Nick Weatherspoon |
0.3 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Dwight Howard |
19,485 | | |
| Nick Weatherspoon |
4,086 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
14,627 | | |
| Nick Weatherspoon |
2,232 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
1,676 | | |
| Nick Weatherspoon |
418 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
1,081 | | |
| Nick Weatherspoon |
344 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
2,228 | | |
| Nick Weatherspoon |
145 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
1,242 | | |
| Nick Weatherspoon |
453 | | |
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Percentages |
| Dwight Howard |
.587 | | |
| Nick Weatherspoon |
.455 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
.214 | | |
| Nick Weatherspoon |
- | |   *
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| Dwight Howard |
.567 | | |
| Nick Weatherspoon |
.713 | | |
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Best Season (no game minimum) |
| Dwight Howard |
22.9 | | (2011) | |
| Nick Weatherspoon |
13.8 | | (1979) | |
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| Dwight Howard |
14.5 | | (2012) | |
| Nick Weatherspoon |
6.9 | | (1977) | |
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| Dwight Howard |
1.9 | | (2007) | |
| Nick Weatherspoon |
1.6 | | (1979) | |
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| Dwight Howard |
1.5 | | (2012) | |
| Nick Weatherspoon |
1.0 | | (1979) | |
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| Dwight Howard |
2.9 | | (2009) | |
| Nick Weatherspoon |
0.5 | | (1977) | |
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NBA Playoffs Stats |
Stats Per Game |
| Dwight Howard |
15.3 | | |
| Nick Weatherspoon |
9.1 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
11.8 | | |
| Nick Weatherspoon |
4.8 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
1.2 | | |
| Nick Weatherspoon |
0.8 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
0.8 | | |
| Nick Weatherspoon |
0.6 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
2.0 | | |
| Nick Weatherspoon |
0.3 | | |
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Totals Stats |
| Dwight Howard |
1,909 | | |
| Nick Weatherspoon |
281 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
1,473 | | |
| Nick Weatherspoon |
150 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
149 | | |
| Nick Weatherspoon |
26 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
94 | | |
| Nick Weatherspoon |
18 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
248 | | |
| Nick Weatherspoon |
8 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
125 | | |
| Nick Weatherspoon |
31 | | |
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Percentages |
| Dwight Howard |
.589 | | |
| Nick Weatherspoon |
.489 | | |
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| Dwight Howard |
.143 | | |
| Nick Weatherspoon |
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| Dwight Howard |
.548 | | |
| Nick Weatherspoon |
.699 | | |
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Best Playoffs (no game minimum) |
| Dwight Howard |
27.0 | | (2011) | |
| Nick Weatherspoon |
12.3 | | (1976) | |
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| Dwight Howard |
15.8 | | (2008) | |
| Nick Weatherspoon |
6.0 | | (1976) | |
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| Dwight Howard |
1.9 | | (2009) | |
| Nick Weatherspoon |
1.4 | | (1976) | |
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| Dwight Howard |
1.4 | | (2015) | |
| Nick Weatherspoon |
0.8 | | (1975) | |
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| Dwight Howard |
3.5 | | (2010) | |
| Nick Weatherspoon |
0.6 | | (1976) | |
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| Notes: * Three-point shots were implemented in 1979-80. Some years in this player's career don't have stats. |
