Dwight Howard
6.2 PPG · 5.9 REB · 0.6 AST
Giannis Antetokounmpo
27.6 PPG · 9.8 REB · 5.4 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Antetokounmpo leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
Rebuildvs
The two-way profile
Howard 0Antetokounmpo 8
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Antetokounmpo wins 8 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
15.7
27.6
11.8
9.8
1.3
5.4
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Howard peak 22.9Antetokounmpo peak 31.1
The trophy case edge: Antetokounmpo
1× NBA Champion3× Defensive Player of the Year8× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
🏆
2× NBA MVP (2019, 2020)1× Champion + Finals MVP (2021)1× Defensive Player of the Year (2020)
The verdict
Antetokounmpo holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, assists / game). Howard answers in rebounds / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
77Howard · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
95Antetokounmpo · Superstar
Card value — head to head
Dwight Howard
$23
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Giannis Antetokounmpo
$640
Falling
5-yr outlook-24%
Legacy floor7%
RarityRare
Card verdictGiannis Antetokounmpo is the more valuable card today ($640 vs. $23). Dwight Howard carries more projected upside (+35% vs. -24% over five years).
People also compare