Dwight
Howard
C · LAL · Around average
- PAL
- 40
- WAR
- 1.1
- PTS
- 6.2
2021-22
Dwight Howard
Los Angeles LakersBiography
- Team
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Position
- Center
- Height
- 6' 10"
- Weight
- 265 lbs
- Born
- December 8, 1985 (40)
- Birthplace
- Atlanta, GA
- Draft
- 2004: Rd 1, Pk 1 (ORL)
- Experience
- 17th Season
- Status
- Inactive
Career history
- Los Angeles Lakers · 2021-22 (1 season)
- Philadelphia 76ers · 2020-21 (1 season)
- Los Angeles Lakers · 2019-20 (1 season)
- Washington Wizards · 2018-19 (1 season)
- Charlotte Hornets · 2017-18 (1 season)
- Atlanta Hawks · 2016-17 (1 season)
- Houston Rockets · 2013-14 – 2015-16 (3 seasons)
- Los Angeles Lakers · 2012-13 (1 season)
- Orlando Magic · 2004-05 – 2011-12 (8 seasons)
NBA record
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MIN | FG | FG% | 3PT | 3P% | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | Los Angeles Lakers | 60 | 27 | 16.2 | 2.2-3.7 | 61.2 | 0.1-0.3 | 53.3 | 1.6-2.4 |
| 2020-21 | Philadelphia 76ers | 69 | 6 | 17.3 | 2.6-4.4 | 58.7 | 0.1-0.3 | 25.0 | 1.8-3.0 |
| 2019-20 | Los Angeles Lakers | 69 | 2 | 18.9 | 2.9-4.0 | 72.9 | 0.0-0.1 | 60.0 | 1.6-3.1 |
| 2018-19 | Washington Wizards | 9 | 9 | 25.6 | 4.8-7.7 | 62.3 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 3.2-5.3 |
| 2017-18 | Charlotte Hornets | 81 | 81 | 30.4 | 6.2-11.2 | 55.5 | 0.0-0.1 | 14.3 | 4.1-7.2 |
| 2016-17 | Atlanta Hawks | 74 | 74 | 29.7 | 5.2-8.3 | 63.3 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 3.1-5.7 |
| 2015-16 | Houston Rockets | 71 | 71 | 32.1 | 5.2-8.5 | 62.0 | 0.0-0.1 | 0.0 | 3.3-6.7 |
| 2014-15 | Houston Rockets | 41 | 41 | 29.8 | 6.1-10.3 | 59.3 | 0.0-0.0 | 50.0 | 3.5-6.6 |
| 2013-14 | Houston Rockets | 71 | 71 | 33.7 | 6.7-11.3 | 59.1 | 0.0-0.1 | 28.6 | 4.9-9.0 |
| 2012-13 | Los Angeles Lakers | 76 | 76 | 35.8 | 6.2-10.7 | 57.8 | 0.0-0.1 | 16.7 | 4.7-9.5 |
| 2011-12 | Orlando Magic | 54 | 54 | 38.3 | 7.7-13.4 | 57.3 | 0.0-0.1 | 0.0 | 5.2-10.6 |
| 2010-11 | Orlando Magic | 78 | 78 | 37.6 | 7.9-13.4 | 59.3 | 0.0-0.1 | 0.0 | 7.0-11.7 |
| 2009-10 | Orlando Magic | 82 | 82 | 34.7 | 6.2-10.2 | 61.2 | 0.0-0.1 | 0.0 | 5.9-10.0 |
| 2008-09 | Orlando Magic | 79 | 79 | 35.7 | 7.1-12.4 | 57.2 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 6.4-10.7 |
| 2007-08 | Orlando Magic | 82 | 82 | 37.7 | 7.1-11.9 | 59.9 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 6.5-10.9 |
| 2006-07 | Orlando Magic | 82 | 82 | 36.9 | 6.4-10.6 | 60.3 | 0.0-0.0 | 50.0 | 4.8-8.1 |
| 2005-06 | Orlando Magic | 82 | 81 | 36.8 | 5.7-10.7 | 53.1 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 4.3-7.3 |
| 2004-05 | Orlando Magic | 82 | 82 | 32.6 | 4.3-8.3 | 52.0 | 0.0-0.0 | 0.0 | 3.4-5.0 |
Dwight Howard: our analysis
2021-22 season: 60 GP, 6.2 PTS, 5.9 REB, 0.6 AST, 0.6 STL, 0.6 BLK. WAR 1.1 · PAL 40, around average.
In 2021-22, Dwight Howard, 40, posts a PAL Rating of 40 out of 100 (around average), with a WAR of 1.1.
His strengths: rebounding (79, well above average). On the other hand, playmaking (11, among the weakest in the league) and impact (32, below average) hold him back.
Breaking down his WAR (points per 100 possessions above average), no component is positive; the costliest: offensive BPM (-0.2).
Advanced stats, 2021-22 Centers
NBA stats →Points
6.2
Rebounds
5.9
Assists
0.6
TS%
65.7 %
Usage
14.6 %
PER
18.2
WS/48
.174
On/off +/−
-4.1
Minutes
16.2
Games
60
Per game, regular season. Stats: Basketball-Reference.
2022-23 projection
NBA trends →Projected WAR
1.2
80% of cases: -0.8 to 3.2
Points/game
5.3
Games
64
WAR 2021-22
1.1
The pace of the last three seasons, pulled toward the group average, over the minutes of the last two, adjusted for age. Average backtest error: 1.7 wins.
Trend
↑ Slightly up (+13)
- 2021-221.1 WAR · 2.3 per 2,000 min
Outlook, age included
-17 · 36 y.o. · the age when performance usually declines
It is only a projection. It knows nothing about injuries, trades or role changes.
Player ratings, 2021-22
All ratings →Ratings from 0 to 100 drawn from data, never by hand: 75 = established regular, 95+ = elite.
OV · Overall
80
Very good
- SCO
- Scoring
- 70
- SHT
- Shooting
- 77
- FIN
- Finishing
- 80
- PLY
- Playmaking
- 61
- BAL
- Ball security
- 60
- REB
- Rebounding
- 88
- DEF
- Defense
- 73
- DUR
- Durability
- 75
- EX
- Experience
- 99
Why these ratings?Hide details
- SCO — Scoring : Points per 100 possessions, usage, efficiency (TS%)
- SHT — Shooting : Three-point shooting (accuracy and volume), free throws, midrange
- FIN — Finishing : Finishing at the rim, dunks, free throws drawn
- PLY — Playmaking : Assists (rate and volume)
- BAL — Ball security : Turnovers avoided
- REB — Rebounding : Offensive and defensive rebound rates
- DEF — Defense : Defensive impact estimated from available stats (defensive BPM, steals, blocks); not a complete measure of individual defense
- DUR — Durability : Games played over several seasons
- EX — Experience : Seasons in the NBA
WAR and PAL Rating, 2021-22
How we rate →WAR: Basketball-Reference's VORP × 2.7, wins added above a replacement player. PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against regulars in the same group (50 = median).
PAL: dimensions
Where WAR comes from
Shooting profile
NBA shooting profiles →Where the shots come from and how well they go in, 2021-22 season. The percentile ranks the player among regulars in the group: 90th means better than 90% of them.
Avg distance
4.5 pi
72th percentile
At the rim
73.0 %
51th percentile
Rim share
62.6 %
81th percentile
Midrange
0.0 %
9th percentile
Three-point
.533
98th percentile
3PA share
6.8 %
40th percentile
Corner threes
100.0 %
98th percentile
Free throws
.658
21th percentile
Game log
| Date | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9 | vs OKC | W 120-101 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5-7 | 0-2 |
| Apr 8 | @ GSW | L 128-112 | 25 | 16 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6-10 | 1-1 |
| Apr 6 | @ PHX | L 121-110 | 19 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-1 |
| Apr 3 | vs DEN | L 129-118 | 23 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-5 | 0-0 |
| Apr 2 | vs NOP | L 114-111 | 22 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Apr 1 | @ UTA | L 122-109 | 30 | 21 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9-13 | 1-1 |
| Mar 29 | @ DAL | L 128-110 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Mar 27 | @ NOP | L 116-108 | 33 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-5 | 0-0 |
| Mar 24 | vs PHI | L 126-121 | 28 | 24 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9-14 | 0-0 |
| Mar 21 | @ CLE | W 131-120 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-0 |
Dwight Howard: frequently asked questions
How many points per game does Dwight Howard average in 2021-22?
Dwight Howard averages 6.2 points, 5.9 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game in 60 games in 2021-22.
How old is Dwight Howard?
Dwight Howard is 40 years old: he was born on December 8, 1985.
How tall is Dwight Howard, and how much does he weigh?
Dwight Howard is 6'10" (208 cm) and weighs 265 lb (120 kg).
Where is Dwight Howard from?
United States: Dwight Howard was born in Atlanta, GA, in the United States.
What team does Dwight Howard play for?
Dwight Howard plays for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA, at C, wearing number 39.
How good is Dwight Howard?
Dwight Howard produced 1.1 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2021-22. His PAL rating is 40 out of 100: around average for his position.
Where was Dwight Howard drafted?
Dwight Howard was drafted in 2004 by ORL, in round 1 (pick 1 of the round).
What is Dwight Howard's projection for 2022-23?
Our projection has him at 1.2 WAR in 2022-23, based on his weighted recent seasons and age.
