Dwight Howard
6.2 PPG · 5.9 REB · 0.6 AST
Neil Johnston
6.3 PPG · 5 REB · 0.8 AST
VS
1–2
categories
Johnston leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Howard 4Johnston 2
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Howard wins 4 of 8 attribute battles.
Tale of the tape
15.7
19.4
11.8
11.3
1.3
2.5
1
1
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Howard peak 22.9Johnston peak 24.4
The trophy case edge: Johnston
1× NBA Champion3× Defensive Player of the Year8× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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1× NBA Champion3× Scoring champion6× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
The verdict
Johnston holds the edge, leading in 2 of 4 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
74Johnston · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Dwight Howard
$23
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Neil Johnston
$53
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictNeil Johnston is the more valuable card today ($53 vs. $23). Neil Johnston carries more projected upside (+38% vs. +35% over five years).
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