Dwight Howard

Dwight Howard

athlete United States

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
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
30,685
Power
827$
Sentiment
8.71
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Croatia 1 7.00 0.08% +0% 4,105,267 3,120 $68,000 52$
Taiwan 1 9.00 0.12% +0% 23,816,775 27,566 $670,000 775$
Totals 2 27,922,042 30,686 $738,000 827$
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Recent Mentions

Taiwan Taiwan: Retired NBA superstar Dwight Howard gave Taiwan a special mention as he was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony. 9

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Dwight Howard shouts out Taiwan in hall of fame speech

Croatia Croatia: Dwight Howard was also inducted into the Hall of Fame and is noted for winning an NBA ring with the LA Lakers in the 2019/20 season. 7

Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998: Sportske novosti - Carmelo Anthony i Dwight Howard primljeni u Kuću slavnih

Bahamas Bahamas: Ayton is the only player to average a double-double in points and rebounds in his first seven NBA seasons since former Lakers center Dwight Howard. 5

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Deandre Ayton will join Luka and Lakers