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Why former NBA player Dwight Howard compares his role to a cop

Dwight Howard’s defensive dominance wasn’t just about athletic ability. One of the greatest players in the Orlando Magic’s franchise history and three-time Defensive Player of the Year recently revealed the personal inspiration behind his rim-protecting mentality, drawing a direct comparison to his father’s career in law enforcement.

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