Dwight Howard

Dwight Howard

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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
70,710
Power
1,075$
Sentiment
5.08
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ghana 1 5.00 0.13% +0% 31,072,945 41,709 $67,000 90$
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 23,980 $2,700,000 954$
Serbia 1 6.00 0.06% +0% 8,737,371 5,021 $55,000 32$
Totals 3 107,696,327 70,710 $2,822,000 1,076$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

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

United States 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. 5

Fox News: Man gets jail time after scamming NBA star out of millions for bogus WNBA team bid

United States 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. 8

Fox News: Trump named as 'dream' guest for former NBA star's podcast