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Dwight Howard


Dwight Howard

Dwight David Howard (born December 8, 1985, in Atlanta, Georgia) is a professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic in the NBA. He plays center and wears No 12.

About Dwight Howard

A devout Christian since his youth, Howard became serious about basketball around the age of nine; when in the eighth grade, he resolved to be selected as the number one pick in the NBA Draft one day.

Howard chose to forego college and declared for the 2004 NBA Draft—a decision partly inspired by his idol Kevin Garnett who had done the same in 1995—where the Orlando Magic selected him first overall over UConn junior Emeka Okafor. He took the number 12 for his jersey, in part because it was the reverse of Garnett's 21 when he played for Minnesota.

He finished his rookie season with an average of 12.0 ppg and 10.0 rpg,setting several NBA records in the process. He became the youngest player in NBA history to average a double double in the regular season. He also became the youngest player in NBA history to average at least 10.0 rebounds in a season and youngest NBA player ever to record at least 20 rebounds in a game.

Howard has been ranked consistently as one of the best in the league in rebounds, blocks, field goal percentage and free throw attempts, and has set numerous franchise and league records. He has led the Magic to three division titles and one conference title, and he was the winner of the 2008 NBA Slam Dunk Contest.

Listed height 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight 265 lb (120 kg)

Career highlights and awards:

3× NBA Defensive Player of the Year (2009–2011)
5× NBA All-Star (2007–2011)
4× All-NBA First Team (2008–2011)
All-NBA Third Team (2007)
3× NBA All-Defensive First Team (2009–2011)
NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2008)
NBA Slam Dunk Champion (2008)
NBA All-Rookie First Team (2005)
Naismith Prep Player of the Year (2004)

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