Dwight Howard
Dwight Howard is a former NBA player known for his dominant defensive skills and athleticism. A three-time Defensive Player of the Year, Howard was an eight-time NBA All-Star and played a crucial role in leading the Los Angeles Lakers to the championship in 2020. Renowned for his shot-blocking ability and rebounding prowess, he averaged impressive stats during his prime, including 20.6 points, 13.8 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks per game in the 2008–09 season with the Orlando Magic. His recent commentary in a podcast highlighted his strategies for challenging current stars like Nikola Jokic, showcasing his enduring competitiveness and insight into the evolving dynamics of the center position in the NBA.
Born on Dec 08, 1985 (39 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United States | 2 | 6.50 | 0.04% | +10% | 331,002,651 | 163,238 | $21,000,000 | 10,356$ |
| North Macedonia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 2,083,374 | 1,865 | $12,800 | 11$ |
| Totals | 3 | 333,086,025 | 165,103 | $21,012,800 | 10,367$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
North Macedonia:
Dwight Howard will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame this year.
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United States:
Dwight Howard testified in court that he gave Calvin Darden Jr. $7 million, thinking it was an investment toward the purchase of the WNBA's Atlanta Dream.
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United States:
Howard, the future Hall of Famer who gained prevalence with the Orlando Magic, recently called Trump his 'dream podcast guest' for his 'Above the Rim' show.
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Dominican Republic:
Dwight Howard is a finalist for induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the 2025 class.
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Israel:
Dwight Howard won the 'Defensive Player of the Year' award three times and was a prominent center in the league.
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Croatia:
Dwight Howard is a former NBA star and a finalist for the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2025.
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India:
Dwight Howard explained his aggressive defensive strategy to challenge Nikola Jokic's performance in the NBA.
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