Center-Forward · Los Angeles Lakers
Dwight Howard
Age 40 · USA · 208 cm (6'10") · 120 kg · Born Dec 8, 1985 · NA
15.6 PPG
11.7 RPG
1.3 APG
1,170 games
18 seasons

Career snapshot
18seasons
1,170games
18,265career pts
20.8PER (avg)
Most-played franchise:
Orlando Magic
· 621 games · 2004-05–2011-12
Position rank · 2021-22
#34PPG rank
#20PER rank
#19WS rank
Among 42 Center-Forward players (min. 41 games)
Career highs (single season)
PPG
22.9
2010-11 · ORL
RPG
14.5
2011-12 · ORL
APG
1.9
2006-07 · ORL
PER
26.1
2010-11 · ORL
WS
14.4
2010-11 · ORL
Draft
2004
Round 1 ·
Pick 1
from NA
Honors & awards
8×
All-NBA Team
2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
8×
All-Star Selection
2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
5×
All-Defense Team
2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
3×
NBA Defensive Player of the Year
2010, 2009, 2008
1×
NBA Slam Dunk Contest
2008
1×
All-Rookie Team
2004
Career by team
Los Angeles Lakers
2012-2013 – 2021-22 · 3 seasons
7.2 PPG
6.8 RPG
0.7 APG
133 games
Philadelphia 76ers
2020-21 – 2020-21 · 1 seasons
7.0 PPG
8.4 RPG
0.9 APG
69 games
Washington Wizards
2018-19 – 2018-19 · 1 seasons
12.8 PPG
9.2 RPG
0.4 APG
9 games
Charlotte Hornets
2017-18 – 2017-18 · 1 seasons
16.6 PPG
12.5 RPG
1.3 APG
81 games
Atlanta Hawks
2016-17 – 2016-17 · 1 seasons
13.5 PPG
12.7 RPG
1.4 APG
74 games
Houston Rockets
2013-14 – 2015-16 · 3 seasons
16.0 PPG
11.7 RPG
1.5 APG
183 games
Orlando Magic
2004-05 – 2011-12 · 8 seasons
18.4 PPG
13.0 RPG
1.5 APG
621 games
Stats by season
| Season | Team | G | GS | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG% | 3P% | FT% | PER | WS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-05 | ORL | 82 | 82 | 32.6 | 12.0 | 10.0 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 52.0 | 0.0 | 67.1 | 17.2 | 7.3 |
| 2005-06 | ORL | 82 | 81 | 36.8 | 15.8 | 12.5 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 53.1 | 0.0 | 59.5 | 19.3 | 8.6 |
| 2006-07 | ORL | 82 | 82 | 36.9 | 17.6 | 12.3 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 1.9 | 60.3 | 50.0 | 58.6 | 21.1 | 9.7 |
| 2007-08 | ORL | 82 | 82 | 37.7 | 20.7 | 14.2 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 59.9 | 0.0 | 59.0 | 22.9 | 12.9 |
| 2008-09 | ORL | 79 | 79 | 35.7 | 20.6 | 13.8 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 2.9 | 57.2 | 0.0 | 59.4 | 25.4 | 13.8 |
| 2009-10 | ORL | 82 | 82 | 34.7 | 18.3 | 13.2 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 2.8 | 61.2 | 0.0 | 59.2 | 24.0 | 13.2 |
| 2010-11 | ORL | 78 | 78 | 37.6 | 22.9 | 14.1 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 2.4 | 59.3 | 0.0 | 59.6 | 26.1 | 14.4 |
| 2011-12 | ORL | 54 | 54 | 38.3 | 20.6 | 14.5 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 57.3 | 0.0 | 49.1 | 24.2 | 7.7 |
| 2012-2013 | LAL | 4 | 0 | 31.6 | 17.0 | 10.8 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 61.9 | — | 44.4 | — | — |
| 2013-14 | HOU | 71 | 71 | 33.7 | 18.3 | 12.2 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 59.1 | 28.6 | 54.7 | 21.3 | 8.0 |
| 2014-15 | HOU | 41 | 41 | 29.8 | 15.8 | 10.5 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 59.3 | 50.0 | 52.8 | 19.2 | 3.6 |
| 2015-16 | HOU | 71 | 71 | 32.1 | 13.7 | 11.8 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 62.0 | 0.0 | 48.9 | 18.9 | 6.6 |
| 2016-17 | ATL | 74 | 74 | 29.7 | 13.5 | 12.7 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 63.3 | 0.0 | 53.3 | 20.8 | 8.3 |
| 2017-18 | CHA | 81 | 81 | 30.4 | 16.6 | 12.5 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 55.5 | 14.3 | 57.4 | — | — |
| 2018-19 | WAS | 9 | 9 | 25.6 | 12.8 | 9.2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 62.3 | 0.0 | 60.4 | 17.4 | 0.6 |
| 2019-20 | LAL | 69 | 2 | 18.9 | 7.5 | 7.3 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 72.9 | 60.0 | 51.4 | 18.7 | 5.4 |
| 2020-21 | PHI | 69 | 6 | 17.3 | 7.0 | 8.4 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 58.7 | 25.0 | 57.6 | 17.8 | 4.0 |
| 2021-22 | LAL | 60 | 27 | 16.2 | 6.2 | 5.9 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 61.2 | 53.3 | 65.8 | 18.2 | 3.5 |
Transfers & team changes
Derived from season-by-season team membership.
| Date | Move | Type | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Philadelphia 76ers | Los Angeles Lakers | season change | ||
| Jul 2020 | Los Angeles Lakers | Philadelphia 76ers | season change | ||
| Jul 2019 | Washington Wizards | Los Angeles Lakers | season change | ||
| Jul 2018 | Charlotte Hornets | Washington Wizards | season change | ||
| Jul 2017 | Atlanta Hawks | Charlotte Hornets | season change | ||
| Jul 2016 | Houston Rockets | Atlanta Hawks | season change | ||
| Oct 2013 | Orlando Magic | Houston Rockets | offseason | From 2011-12 to 2013-14 | |
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About Dwight Howard
Dwight David Howard II is an American former professional basketball player. Nicknamed "Superman" for his athletic prowess, he is an NBA champion, eight-time All-Star, eight-time All-NBA Team honoree, five-time All-Defensive Team member, and three-time Defensive Player of the Year.