Sep 27, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard listens to 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

NBA Legend Dwight Howard Makes Comment About Basketball Future

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Aug 19, 2025 1:56 PM ET

Dwight Howard was once among the most dominant five players in the NBA when he played for the Orlando Magic.

The future Hall of Famer last played in the league during the 2021-22 season as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers.

This summer, Howard made his first appearance playing in the BIG3.

Following the conclusion of his season, the eight-time NBA All-Star made a post to Instagram that had over 4,600 likes.

Howard made a comment about his playing future (in the BIG3).

Howard wrote: "Season 1 in the books ✍ I know I said this was my last year but I don’t know if I can go out like that ‍♂️

Big thanks to @icecube Clyde @swaggyp1 @jcs_steeelow @ebabystew Wesley @88miketaylor for being apart of this journey with me @losangelesriot"

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Howard (who is from Atlanta) was the first pick in the 2004 NBA Draft out of high school.

He played 18 total seasons for the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Washington Wizards and Philadelphia 76ers.

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

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