Dwight Howard
6.2 PPG · 5.9 REB · 0.6 AST
Rudy Gobert
10.9 PPG · 11.5 REB · 1.7 AST
VS
2–1
categories
Howard leads the head-to-head, 2 categories to 1.
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The two-way profile
Howard 4Gobert 4
Balladex DNA ratings (0–99). Even split across the eight tools.
Tale of the tape
15.7
10.9
11.8
11.5
1.3
1.7
Career scoring arc points per game · by season
Howard peak 22.9Gobert peak 15.9
The trophy case edge: Howard
1× NBA Champion3× Defensive Player of the Year8× NBA All-StarHOF Hall of Fame
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4× Defensive Player of the Year8× All-Defensive First Team2× Olympic silver (France)
The verdict
Howard holds the edge, leading in 2 of 3 categories (points / game, rebounds / game). Gobert answers in assists / game — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
77Howard · Star starter
Balladex Impact Index
77Gobert · Star starter
Card value — head to head
Dwight Howard
$23
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+35% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Rudy Gobert
$13
Climbing
5-yr outlook+23%
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictDwight Howard is the more valuable card today ($23 vs. $13). Dwight Howard carries more projected upside (+35% vs. +23% over five years). Different bets: Dwight Howard's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Rudy Gobert's is speculative and swings on production.
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