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All you need to know about Dwight Howard's age, salary, net worth, stats, house and cars
Kenneth Mwenda, Peris Walubengo
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:04 PM
Dwight Howard is an American professional basketballer. He plays for the Taoyuan Leopards of the T1 League (a Taiwanese men's professional basketball league founded in 2021). Howard played for numerous American NBA clubs from 2004 to 2022. He is popularly known for being with the Los Angeles Lakers for three seasons.
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Dwight Howard was among the best NBA centers/defenders. He has several All-NBA Team honors, All-Star awards, All-Defensive Team member winnings, and Defensive Player of the Year trophies. Discover more about his life below.
Profile summary
Full name | Dwight David Howard II |
Gender | Male |
Birthplace | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
Residence | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
Birthdate | December 8, 1985 |
Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
Age | 37 years (as of March 2023) |
Nationality | American |
Profession | Basketball player |
Height | 2.08 m |
Weight | 120 Kg |
Father | Dwight Howard Sr. |
Mother | Sheryl |
Siblings | Jahaziel and TaShanda |
Marital status | Single |
Sexuality | Straight |
Children | 5 |
Children's mothers | 5 |
Religion | Christian |
Net worth | $140 million |
Dwight Howard's biography
Dwight David Howard II committed himself to basketball at around age 9 and has been a devoted Christian since his youth. He is good at playing the guard position despite his large frame.
How old is Dwight Howard?
Dwight Howard's age is 37 years as of March 2023. He was born on December 8, 1985, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. His mum had seven miscarriages before having him.
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Who are Dwight Howard's parents?
Dwight's mother, Sheryl, played on the inaugural women's basketball team at Morris Brown College. His father, Dwight Howard Sr., is an athletic director at the Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy and a Georgia State Trooper. Dwight has two siblings, Jahaziel and TaShanda.
Educational background
He attended the Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy, where his father currently works. It is a private academy with one of the best high school basketball programs countrywide.
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High school career
Dwight mostly played as a power forward in the 129 appearances he made while at the academy. His average record was 16.6 points, 13.4 rebounds, and 6.3 blocks per game.
Awards and honors
Howard was in his senior year in 2004 when he was recognized as America's best high school basketball player of the year. Some of the many trophies he received for leading his team to win a state title were:
- The Naismith Prep Player of the Year Award
- The Morgan Wootten High School Player of the Year Award
- Gatorade National Player of the Year
- The McDonald's National High School Player of the Year honor
- The co-MVP (with J. R. Smith) of the McDonald's All-American Game
- Howard was mentioned among the 35 greatest McDonald's All-Americans on January 31, 2012.
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Professional career
Howard has always admired former NBA player Kevin Garnett, who forewent college in 1995 and made basketball his full-time career. Dwight did the same and declared for the 2004 NBA draft.
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When did Dwight Howard get into the NBA?
The Orlando Magic selected him first overall in 2004. The player chose jersey number 12 because it was the reverse of Garnett's jersey number 21. He is a center and a power forward. He has played for 8 teams in the 18 years he was in the NBA.
How many times has Dwight Howard been a Laker?
Howard has played for L.A. Lakers thrice (2012/13, 2019/20, and 2021/22). He signed a $2.6 million contract with the team in August 2021 and finished the season with 6.2 pts and 5.9 rebounds, playing 60 games.
When did Dwight Howard leave the NBA?
Dwight left the Los Angeles Lakers in 2022 at age 36. It was a mutual agreement between him and the club's administrators because they don't give contracts to players over 30 years.
Who did Dwight Howard play for last year?
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Howard signed with the Taiwanese Leopards team in 2023 after leaving the L.A. Lakers last year. He was named an All-Star in his first season in Taiwan.
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Dwight Howard's teams
The basketballer has played for the following teams:
Basketball team | Years |
Orlando Magic | 2004–2012 |
Los Angeles Lakers | 2012–2013 |
Houston Rockets | 2013–2016 |
Atlanta Hawks | 2016–2017 |
Charlotte Hornets | 2017–2018 |
Washington Wizards | 2018–2019 |
Los Angeles Lakers | 2019–2020 |
Philadelphia 76ers | 2020–2021 |
Los Angeles Lakers | 2021–2022 |
Taoyuan Leopards | 2022–present |
Dwight Howard's stats
Howard has averaged 15.7 points and 11.8 rebounds in 1242 regular-season games. Below are his stats for regular seasons:
Year | Team | GP | MPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
2004/05 | Orlando Magic | 82 | 32.6 | 10.0 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 12.0 |
2005/06 | Orlando Magic | 82 | 36.8 | 12.5 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 15.8 |
2006/07 | Orlando Magic | 82 | 36.9 | 12.3 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 1.9 | 17.6 |
2007/08 | Orlando Magic | 82 | 37.7 | 14.2 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 20.7 |
2008/09 | Orlando Magic | 79 | 35.7 | 13.8 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 2.9 | 20.6 |
2009/10 | Orlando Magic | 82 | 34.7 | 13.2 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 2.8 | 18.3 |
2010/11 | Orlando Magic | 78 | 37.5 | 14.1 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 2.4 | 22.9 |
2011/12 | Orlando Magic | 54 | 38.3 | 14.5 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 20.6 |
2012/13 | L.A. Lakers | 76 | 35.8 | 12.4 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 2.4 | 17.1 |
2013/14 | Houston Rockets | 71 | 33.7 | 12.2 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 18.3 |
2014/15 | Houston Rockets | 41 | 29.8 | 10.5 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 15.8 |
2015/16 | Houston Rockets | 71 | 32.1 | 11.8 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 13.7 |
2016/17 | Atlanta Hawks | 74 | 29.7 | 12.7 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 13.5 |
2017/18 | Charlotte Hornets | 81 | 30.4 | 12.5 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 16.6 |
2018/19 | Washington Wizards | 9 | 25.6 | 9.2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 12.8 |
2019/20 | L.A. Lakers | 69 | 18.9 | 7.3 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 7.5 |
2020/21 | Philadelphia 76ers | 69 | 17.3 | 8.4 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 7.0 |
2021/22 | L.A. Lakers | 60 | 16.2 | 5.9 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 6.2 |
Career Totals | 8 NBA teams | 1,242 | 31.8 | 11.8 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 15.7 |
All-Star record | 8 All-Star awards | 23.3 | 8.8 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 12.1 |
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How many rings does Dwight Howard have?
He won the NBA championship in 2020 while with the L.A. Lakers. Howard did not significantly influence the finals but is acknowledged for playing for 71 minutes in the six-game series. As a result, the team ranked him ninth because his contributions helped them reach the finals.
NBA career awards and honors
- 8 All-Star
- 8 All-NBA Team member
- 5 All-Defensive Team member
- 3 Defensive Player of the Year
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Dwight Howard's injury
He missed part of the 2011–12 season and the entire 2012 Summer Olympics in London because he underwent surgery to repair a herniated disk in his back. Howard requested Orlando Magic to trade him to the Brooklyn Nets or let him play as a free agent at the end of the 2012–13 season.
Dwight Howard vs. Shaq's rivalry
The two NBA stars have had of the NBA's longest-running feuds with Shaquille O'Neal. Shaq claimed Howard stole his persona when he dressed up as Superman in the 2008 dunk contest. Shaq was furious when the then-Lakers' center won a ring in 2020.
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Who is Dwight Howard's wife?
The basketball player is not married as of March 2023. News claimed Dwight Howard and Te'a Cooper got engaged in 2019 and had a private wedding in 2020. Te'a Cooper is among the most beautiful WNBA players. She is 25 years old as of March 2023 (born on April 16, 1997, in New Jersey, USA) and plays for the Los Angeles Sparks of the NBA.
Are Te A Cooper and Dwight still together?
Dwight Howard and Te'a Cooper broke up in 2021. She confirmed that they were no longer dating.
How many kids does Dwight Howard have?
Dwight Howard's children are Braylon, Jayde, Layla, David, and Dwight III (Trey) are their names. The basketballer allegedly has 8 children but only acknowledged five of them.
Who are Dwight Howard's baby mommas?
The mothers of his children are Royce Reed, Christine Vest, Hope Alexa, Tiffany Render, and Melissa Rios. Melissa Rios died of an epileptic seizure on March 27, 2020. Dwight was with their son David at his home in Georgia then. Melissa's family said a plumbing issue inside her apartment's bathroom contributed to her demise.
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How old was Dwight when he had his first kid?
Dwight was 22 years old in 2007 when Royce Reed gave birth to Braylon. Braylon's mother is a reality show star and a former Orlando Magic cheerleader. She became famous in 2010 after appearing on the VH1 reality series Basketball Wives. Tiffany Render had Dwight's second child, Layla Howard, in 2010.
What happened to Dwight Howard's son?
Royce Reed reported Howard to the authorities in 2014 for abusing their son Braylon. He flogged the boy with a belt and left bruises on his body. The case was dropped, and no charges were filed against Dwight because he admitted to the abuse. The player said he did not know it was wrong because that was how his parents disciplined him.
What is Dwight Howard's net worth?
The basketballer is worth around $140 million. Dwight Howard's salary at the L.A. Lakers was about $2.5 million per year. Dwight Howard's contract with Leopards in Taiwan (his current team) exceeds $1 million. He would earn over $23 million annually in his previous teams.
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How much is Dwight Howard's house?
His $8.8 million mansion in Atlanta sits on 35,000 square feet of land. The home has five kitchens, three laundry rooms, and a massive 14-car garage.
Dwight Howard's cars
Howard owns posh vehicles like Rolls-Royce Cullinan, Rolls-Royce Ghost, an armored Conquest Knight XV truck, Dodge Challenger SRT, Ferrari FF, Bentley Mulsanne, and Porsche Panamera.
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How tall is Dwight Howard?
Dwight was ranked as the NBA's second-tallest player in 2011. He is 2.08 meters tall and weighs approximately 120 kg. Dwight Howard's height has greatly impacted his career as a center and power forward.
How many people follow Dwight Howard's Instagram page?
As of March 2023, Dwight Howard's Instagram page has 3.2 million followers. His Twitter account has 6.3 million, and his Facebook page is at 4.5 million.
Facts about Dwight Howard
- Dwight keeps around 20 snakes as pets.
- He has shown his snakes twice in Animal Planet's reality TV series, Tanked.
- Howard grows vegetables and keeps cows, hogs, turkeys, and deer on his farm in north Georgia.
- Dwight and his parents established the Dwight D. Howard Foundation Inc. in 2004.
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Dwight Howard went to Taiwan because he couldn't find a team to sign him in the NBA. The player is doing well in his new club and earns more than $1 million per season.
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