Dikembe Mutombo vs Dwight Howard: head-to-head statistical comparison
Dikembe Mutombo
9.8 PPG · 10.3 REB · 1.0 AST
Dwight Howard
15.7 PPG · 11.8 REB · 1.3 AST
VS
0–3
categories
Howard leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 0.
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The two-way profile
Mutombo 5Howard 3
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Mutombo wins 5 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
9.8
15.7
10.3
11.8
1.0
1.3
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Mutombo peak 16.6Howard peak 22.9
The trophy case edge: Howard
4× Defensive Player of the Year8× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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1× NBA Champion3× Defensive Player of the Year8× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Howard holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game, assists / game). Mutombo answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
77Mutombo · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
77Howard · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Dikembe Mutombo
$17
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Dwight Howard
$23
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictDwight Howard is the more valuable card today ($23 vs. $17). Dikembe Mutombo carries more projected upside (+35% vs. +35% over five years).
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