Dwight Howard Biography

(American Professional Basketball Player Who Plays at the Center Position)

Birthday: December 8, 1985 (Sagittarius)

Born In: Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Dwight Howard is a professional NBA player counted among the top three players in the league. After commencing his career with ‘Orlando Magic’, the NBA star went on to play for ‘Los Angeles Lakers’, ‘Atlanta Hawks’, ‘Houston Rockets’ and ‘Charlotte Hornets’. He has won ‘All-Star NBA’ on eight different occasions out of which five were All-NBA first team honors. In addition to that, he has also won a couple of ‘Defensive Player of the Year’ awards. He holds several records including the highest defensive rating of 99.1. His statistics in field goal percentage, rebounds, free throws and blocks make him a perfect prospect to be included in the NBA Hall of Fame. Dwight too, thinks he will be a Hall of Famer in the near future, but a few experts think otherwise, citing his average performance towards the end of 2017. Dwight’s statistics are way better than that of many of his contemporaries.

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Quick Facts

Also Known As: Dwight David Howard II

Age: 38 Years, 38 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Te'a Cooper

father: Dwight Howard Sr.

mother: Sheryl Howard

siblings: Jahaziel Howard, TaShanda Howard

children: Braylon Howard

Born Country: United States

Basketball Players American Men

Height: 6'10" (208 cm), 6'10" Males

City: Atlanta, Georgia

U.S. State: Georgia

More Facts

awards: NBA All-Rookie Team
All-NBA Team
NBA All-Defensive Team

All-NBA Team
NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award
NBA All-Defensive Team
All-NBA Team
NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award
NBA All-Defensive Team
All-NBA Team
NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award
NBA All-Defensive Team
All-NBA Team

  • 1

    Is Dwight Howard still playing in the NBA?

    Yes, Dwight Howard is currently playing for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA.

  • 2

    Has Dwight Howard won an NBA championship?

    Yes, Dwight Howard won an NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020.

  • 3

    What position does Dwight Howard play in the NBA?

    Dwight Howard primarily plays as a center in the NBA.

  • 4

    How many All-Star appearances has Dwight Howard made?

    Dwight Howard has made 8 All-Star appearances in his NBA career.

  • 5

    Which teams has Dwight Howard played for in the NBA?

    Dwight Howard has played for several NBA teams including the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Washington Wizards, and Philadelphia 76ers.

Childhood & Early Life
Dwight was born Dwight David Howard in Atlanta on December 8, 1985. Born to Dwight Howard Sr. and Sheryl Howard, he was regarded a miracle child, for his mother had seven stillborn babies prior to his birth.
Dwight was destined to become a sportsperson as both his parents were former basketball players. His father, who was a state level player, is now serving as the Athletic Director of Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy. His mother too played basketball for her college team. Dwight started his training in basketball when he was nine years old.
In a short span of time, Dwight became familiar with the basics of the sport. He considered Michael Jordon as his hero and followed his style. He also idolizes Kevin Garnett, who has inspired Dwight all the way through.
Despite having a body type that is usually considered unsuitable for the game, Dwight managed to excel, especially at the guard position. He, in no time, caught the attention of the NBA selection committee even before registering his name to play for the Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy High School basketball team. He played for the team for a total of four years starting from 1998. He started off as the point guard, worked his way to small forward and finally became the power forward. With an average of 16.6 points, 13.4 rebounds and 6.3 blocks per game, Dwight emerged as the team’s most prominent player.
His team qualified for the state level championship in 2004 and he played exceptionally well, scoring an average of 25 points, 18 rebounds, 8.1 blocks and 3.5 assists per game. His incredible performance earned him a few awards including ‘Naismith Prep Player of the Year Award’, ‘Morgan Wootten High School Player of the Year Award’, ‘Gatorade National Player of the Year’ and ‘McDonald's National High School Player of the Year’.
Dwight also won the MVP award which he shared with J. R. Smith. Dwight closed out the junior level with a commendable 2,146 points, 1,728 rebounds and 811 blocks. He was honored with the title ‘Mr. Basketball’ by the state and was elected as the school’s co-president. Dwight decided to quit academics and devoted all his time to basketball.
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Career
Dwight’s decision to drop out of college was inspired by Garnett’s decision as he too, had dropped out of his college. Dwight’s name was listed in the 2004 NBA Draft and he joined ‘Orlando Magic’.
The team was not at its best as it had lost a few matches prior to Dwight’s entry. Post Dwight’s entry, everything changed for good as he not only contributed towards the team’s success but also improved his own game. He closed out the rookie season with 112 points. He scored 10 rebounds in the season and that made him the youngest player to do so.
When Dwight returned for the second season, he looked more muscular than before. Looking at his daunting physical appearance, Coach Brian Hill made him the full-fledged center. According to the coach, Dwight’s defense was his weak point. He also thought Dwight had to work on his post-up. After working on his weak zones, there was a dramatic improvement in his game which in turn helped his team to reach the 2006 Rookie Challenge of NBA All-Star Weekend. Dwight scored 26 rebounds against ‘Philadelphia 76ers’ which was the highest in his career. He ended the game with 28 points, which was very close to the NBA ideal game score of 30-30.
Despite his phenomenal performance, his team failed to reach the finals. But Howard was far from giving up. He bounced back for the 2007-2008 season which is considered as the team’s best played season to date. By the end of the season, Dwight’s average was a staggering 20 points and 20 rebounds per game.
In the 2009 Eastern Conference, Dwight closed out the finals with an average of 40.14 rebounds. That was Orlando’s first ever victory in the finals. After that, he had a few more dominant seasons.
Before leaving ‘Orlando Magic’, Dwight had already made the team a strong contender in the NBA scene. By the end of it all, he had two ‘Conference Player of the Week’ awards and a record for the highest number of blocks and rebounds in a single season.
On August 10, 2012, Dwight joined ‘Los Angeles Lakers’. After joining the team, Dwight suffered the lowest score of his career. The reason behind his sudden downfall was his injuries. While he was battling a terrible back injury, he was also facing criticisms for leaving ‘Orlando Magic’. Also, he was blamed for not following the rules of the system.
In the 2012-2013 season with the ‘Lakers’, Dwight's average came down to 12.4 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game. By the end of the season, Dwight needed a surgery to remove a big lump of muscles from his back.
On July 13, 2013, Dwight chose to play for ‘Houston Rockets’ and was positioned at power forward. He returned to his former position, Centre forward, after Omer Asik failed terribly while playing in that position.
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This time too, Dwight could not deliver the same kind of performance that he had delivered for ‘Orlando Magic’, but still succeeded in making some records. He became the youngest player of the team to score more than 10 field goals in a row.
On October 27, 2016, Dwight played his first game for ‘Atlanta Hawks’. His performance while playing for this team was nowhere close to the performance that he had delivered for ‘Orlando Magic’. But it was better than his performance while playing for ‘Lakers’. However, the team’s performance dropped in the latter half of the season.
Dwight next played for ‘Charlotte Hornets’ and is still playing for the team. He continued with his average performance but still managed to deliver some spectacular performances in bits and pieces. He made his debut for the team on October 18, 2017, and scored 10 points, 15 rebounds and two blocks. However, the team lost the game to ‘Detroit Pistons’.
Dwight then managed to perform well and contributed to his team’s win in the next few matches. He ended the season with a score of 29 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists against ‘Golden State Warriors’, which was his best performance in that particular season.
Personal Life
Dwight has fathered five children with five different women. His son, Braylon, was born to his ex-girlfriend, Royce Reed. She is the former cheer girl for ‘Orlando Magic’. They both had a few legal issues which were eventually resolved. Dwight was charged with hitting his son with a belt. His justification was rejected by the court and he was penalized for the same.
Facts About Dwight Howard

Dwight Howard is known for his love of candy, with his favorite being Skittles. He has been seen enjoying the colorful treats both on and off the court.

In addition to his basketball skills, Dwight Howard is also an accomplished magician. He has been known to perform magic tricks for his teammates and fans, adding an element of fun to his interactions.

Dwight Howard is a dedicated fisherman and often spends his free time out on the water, enjoying the peacefulness of fishing. He has even shared photos of his impressive catches on social media.

Despite his imposing presence on the court, Dwight Howard has a soft spot for animals. He has been involved in various charitable efforts to support animal welfare and has even adopted several pets over the years.

In his spare time, Dwight Howard enjoys playing the piano. He has been known to showcase his musical talents both privately and at public events, demonstrating his versatility beyond the basketball court.

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