Sep 27, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard answers a question during the Lakers media day at the UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo, CA. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

Dwight Howard Sends Message To Celtics Legend Paul Pierce

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Aug 5, 2025 1:29 PM ET

Dwight Howard is one of the best players in NBA history.

The former All-Star center last played in the league during the 2021-22 season with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Howard remains very active social media, and he recently made a post to X with a message for Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce.

He wrote: "Aye @paulpierce34 why I’m just now seeing this you looking at me like I was a Knick"

Aye @paulpierce34 why I’m just now seeing this you looking at me like I was a Knick pic.twitter.com/U79WdDTVNT
— Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) August 1, 2025

Howard also wrote: "Just make sure you don’t got friends in your circle that look at you like this when you rising up ‍♂️"

Just make sure you don’t got friends in your circle that look at you like this when you rising up ‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/yfwy7EsZr1
— Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) August 1, 2025

Fans will likely enjoy seeing the social media interaction, as Howard and Pierce are two of the best 80 NBA players of all time.

Pierce is most known for his legendary run with the Celtics where they won the 2008 title.

His career averages were 19.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 44.5% from the field and 36.8% from the three-point range in 1,343 games.

The Hall of Fame forward also spent time with the LA Clippers, Brooklyn Nets and Washington Wizards.

Via Ballislife.com (on February 15, 2022): "16 years ago today, Paul Pierce dropped a career-high 50 PTS, 8 AST, 7 REB vs the Cavs!"

16 years ago today, Paul Pierce dropped a career-high 50 PTS, 8 AST, 7 REB vs the Cavs!

LeBron: 43/12/11/W

pic.twitter.com/D0OuFPQgEi
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) February 15, 2022

As for Howard, he is most known for his run with the Orlando Magic where he made six All-Star Games (and reached the 2009 NBA Finals).

He also played for the Atlanta Hawks, Los Angeles Lakers, Charlotte Hornets, Philadelphia 76ers, Washington Wizards and Houston Rockets.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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