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Dwight Howard Names His 5 Greatest NBA Players Of All Time: 'I Wanted To Make Y’all Mad'

Hall of Famer Dwight Howard has always been the kind to mess around, and he was at it again recently. Content creator Deric Eze asked Howard to share his list of the five greatest players of all time, and he left out one big name.

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Cooper Flagg’s huge 49-point game draws Dwight Howard response

Cooper Flagg sent shockwaves through the NBA as the rookie had the best game of his season, scoring 49 points against the Charlotte Hornets. Though it resulted in a loss, it shows the work that Flagg has put in over the season, and it looks like he’s really figuring it out on the court.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hardwood Heroics / January 14

'Worst Injury You Can Have': Dwight Howard Drops Bombshell on Why Kobe Bryant Superteam Was Lakers’ Biggest Flop

The 2012-13 Los Angeles Lakers had every tool on paper to dominate on the hardwood, with four future Hall of Famers: Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol, Steve Nash, and Dwight Howard.

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The 25 most impactful injuries in NBA history

The unfortunate reality of basketball, and of any physical sport, is that injuries will happen. Most of the time, they're minor and just a blip, but sometimes, they have a much more significant impact.

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The '25-point, 15-rebound NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players with to score 25 points and grab 15 rebounds in the same game at least 60 times can you name in five minutes?

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The 20 most notable one-year NBA wonders

Stars tend to have prolonged windows of excellence in the NBA, leading teams for years. Sometimes, though, it's more of a blip, with players having one standout season and never reaching those heights again.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / December 28

Dwight Howard Reacts to Request to Return to NBA on Sunday

Dwight Howard’s Hall of Fame career solidified him as one of the most dominant big men in NBA history. Selected No. 1 overall in the 2004 NBA Draft by the Orlando Magic, Howard starred in the league for 18 seasons, earning eight All-Star selections, 5 All-NBA First Team honors, and 3 NBA Defensive Player of the Year awards.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 20

Paolo Banchero's triple double not enough, and more from Nuggets-Magic

The Denver Nuggets got the best of the Orlando Magic on Thursday night, 126-115. It marks the Magic's third loss over their last four games. What were a few of our takeaways?!

New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / December 17

Dwight Howard thinks Knicks are making a mistake

Dwight Howard thinks the New York Knicks are making a mistake with their approach to winning the NBA Cup. The Knicks on Tuesday beat the San Antonio Spurs 124-113 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev., to win the NBA Cup.

NBA News / The SportsRush / December 16

Dwight Howard Jokes That Cavaliers Need to Bring LeBron James 'Back Home' to Win a Championship

The Cleveland Cavaliers looked like a straight-up problem throughout the 2024–25 season. They tore through the league with a 64–18 record, playing confident, connected basketball on both ends of the floor.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 14

Where does Dwight Howard rank among peers through quarter century?

There's no doubt that former Orlando Magic big Dwight Howard is one of the greatest players in franchise history. But where does he rank among all greats through the first 25 years of the 21st century?

NBA News / Athlon Sports / October 14

Dwight Howard Makes Blunt Admission About Playing Against Shaquille O'Neal

Eight-time NBA All-Star Dwight Howard has been no stranger to headlines since his ultimate departure from the NBA in 2022. After the NBA, Howard took his talents to Taiwan, where he actively recruited NBA players like himself who had felt they’d been disrespected to join him overseas.

Golden State Warriors News / HITC / September 29

Dwight Howard delivers heartfelt reaction to Golden State Warriors move for Al Horford

Having played in the NBA for 18 years, Dwight Howard has Hall of Fame status. He has a championship ring, eight All-Star selections, and eight All-NBA Team nods from his peak years.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / September 10

Dwight Howard says missing NBA's 75th anniversary team was a 'big slap in the face'

Former Orlando Magic great Dwight Howard was enshrined into the Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend. And the long-time big man isn't shy about reminding folks that he was deserving of making the NBA's 75th Anniversary team.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / September 9

Dwight Howard sends heartfelt message to former Magic coach during Hall of Fame speech

Dwight Howard was officially enshrined into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame over the weekend after 18 NBA seasons, including eight with the Orlando Magic (2004-12).

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 9

Dwight Howard: It Was ‘Big Slap In The Face’ To Not Make NBA 75th Anniversary Team

Former Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard received the biggest honor possible last weekend as he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 7

Lakers Legend Shaquille O'Neal Insists He Never 'Had a Problem' with Dwight Howard

A longtime dispute between a pair of now-Hall of Fame former Los Angeles Lakers centers, Shaquille O'Neal and Dwight Howard, was apparently really never a dispute at all — at least, according to O'Neal.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 7

Watch: Highlights From Dwight Howard’s Hall Of Fame Induction

The Los Angeles Lakers have had plenty of stars walk through their franchise during their illustrious history. One of those was Dwight Howard, who notably spent three separate tenures with L.A.

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / September 6

NBA Legend Dwight Howard Sends Fans Message After HOF Honor

The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame opened its doors for Dwight Howard on Saturday night. The 39-year-old former NBA center beamed as he walked across the stage to be greeted by his guests.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 6

Dwight Howard Happy To Squash Beef With Shaquille O’Neal

Even though both have moved on now, the beef between Los Angeles Lakers legends Shaquille O’Neal and Dwight Howard was very real for a long time. What started when both were still playing, continued on well after Shaq had retired.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 5

Looking Back at Dwight Howard’s Rockets Tenure as He Enters the Hall of Fame

As the NBA offseason carries into the final stage, the league will once again be welcoming another class of inductees into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 5

Lakers Champion Dwight Howard Reveals Truth Behind Exit From Team After 2020 Title

The last time the Los Angeles Lakers won a title was during the 2019-20 season. More news: Dwight Howard Opens Up on ‘Making Peace’ with Shaquille O’Neal The Lakers were one of the best teams that season from start to finish and proved that to be the case almost a year later.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 5

Dwight Howard: Lakers 2020 Championship Was ‘Cherry On Top’ Of Hall Of Fame Resume

Dwight Howard is receiving basketball’s highest honor on Saturday when he is inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the 2025 player class.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 3

Dwight Howard Opens Up on ‘Making Peace’ with Shaquille O’Neal

Former Los Angeles Laker center Dwight Howard opened up on his relationship with Laker great Shaquille O’Neal, with whom he was at odds with for years.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 20

Shaquille O'Neal makes peace with longtime enemy — mostly

The two Hall of Fame centers had sparred for years.

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Orlando Magic News / Hardwood Heroics / August 19

'Thanks Superman': Dwight Howard Overwhelmed As Shaq Confirms Role In His Hall Of Fame Induction

NBA legend and former Orlando Magic star Dwight Howard will finally have his on-court legacy immortalized in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, and he is particularly grateful for the opportunity to share the moment with one of his long-running rivals in the industry, Shaquille O’Neal.