Better than those guys... I hate defending Howard, lol.. Can't stand the guy but he was better than David Robinson and Patrick Ewing. C'mon. But I may of hyperbole a little..
Oh man I have to disagree with you here. Both the guys you just mentioned could run circles around Howard. Not even close IMO to the talent level.
If you're talking physical specimen, no one may compare. But basketball talent and IQ....lacking big time in my opinion. He is a tremendous rebounder for sure, but mostly because of his size alone.
He has 0 touch, and looks so damn awkward out there to me.