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Former NBA star Dwight Howard is among the few to have gotten the opportunity to be a teammate of both LeBron James and Kobe Bryant. So, when Howard appeared on the Club 520 Podcast, he was unsurprisingly asked who he considers to be the better player between James and Bryant.

NBA Legend Dwight Howard Sends Clear Message To Cooper Flagg

Cooper Flagg is coming off a sensational freshman year with the Duke Blue Devils. He will more than likely be selected with the first pick in the 2025 NBA Draft (by the Dallas Mavericks) later this month.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 9

Dwight Howard Chooses Between Kobe Bryant & LeBron James

Most debates about the greatest player in NBA history focuses on Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James. But in the eyes of many, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant belongs in that debate as well with some feeling he is still above James.

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Dwight Howard wants Cooper Flagg to not make same mistake that took him from All-Star to role player

Dwight Howard went from the first overall pick to a superstar, but his mistakes led him down a path he doesn’t want Cooper Flagg to experience. Flagg has the weight of the world on his shoulders coming into the NBA Draft.

Indiana Pacers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 9

Dwight Howard seems to claim that he can save Pacers after Game 2 loss

The Indiana Pacers were outplayed from the opening tip in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, falling to the Oklahoma City Thunder 123–107. It was a rough night across the board, and while fans processed the loss, Dwight Howard stirred the pot.

Indiana Pacers News / The SportsRush / June 7

Dwight Howard Pins Credit On ‘WTHelly’ For Tyrese Haliburton’s Surge

Rob49’s 2025 single WTHelly has taken the NBA world by storm. The track, released earlier this year by Geffen Records, is a fast-paced hip-hop track typical of Rob49’s discography, but what has made it so viral in the basketball circles is the mention of two players- Tyrese Haliburton and LeBron James.

Indiana Pacers News / Athlon Sports / June 6

Dwight Howard Sends Tyrese Haliburton Message After NBA Finals Heroics

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton has provided some unforgettable moments this postseason. Back in April, he was anonymously voted “Most Overrated” by his peers around the league.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 6

Orlando Magic Unfortunately Make Unflattering NBA Finals List

The 2009 Orlando Magic are just the second team in franchise history to play in the NBA Finals. Led by All-Star Center Dwight Howard, Orlando vanquished the most formidable foes in the East for a chance to hoist the Larry O'Brien trophy.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 6

Dwight Howard takes victory lap after Pacers’ epic Game 1 comeback

There is no doubt that Indiana Pacers fans are ecstatic following their come-from-behind Game 1 win on Thursday. They trailed the Oklahoma City Thunder by as much as 15 points before staging a comeback that culminated in Tyrese Haliburton’s buzzer-beater to go up 1-0 in the NBA Finals. But it turns out another Pacers fan was just as thrilled.

Orlando Magic News / The SportsRush / June 6

'Made the Game So Much Easier': Jason Richardson Opens Up on 3x DPOY Dwight Howard’s Dominance in Orlando

During his prime with the Orlando Magic, Dwight Howard was a one-man wall on defense. A three-time Defensive Player of the Year (in a row), Howard’s presence in the paint was so intimidating that it completely altered how opponents approached the game.

New York Knicks News / NBA Analysis Network / June 4

Dwight Howard reacts to Kobe Bryant’s ex-teammate’s ‘number one guy’ announcement for Knicks coaching job

One former NBA veteran wants the New York Knicks head coaching job despite seeing Tom Thibodeau’s shocking firing. The New York Knicks were just two wins away from playing in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 as they suffered a 4-2 defeat in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Orlando Magic News / Athlon Sports / June 3

Dwight Howard Sends Strong Message on Major Change Made by Star’s Former NBA Team

The Orlando Magic had another season where they showed growth, making it to the playoffs for the second straight year. Unfortunately, they were eliminated

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Milwaukee Bucks News / The SportsRush / June 3

'Wouldn’t Have Allowed Bigs to Do That': Dwight Howard Believes Giannis Antetokounmpo Came to the NBA at the Perfect Time

NBA basketball functions much differently than it did when Dwight Howard joined the league just over 20 years ago. Most obvious is the recent emphasis on 3-pointers, which has trickled down to big men like Karl-Anthony Towns, Nikola Jokic and Kristaps Porzingis, who are now able to stretch the court themselves.

NBA News / The SportsRush / June 2

Talking of Being Robbed in 2011, Dwight Howard Believes Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant Were the Biggest MVP Snubs

Earning the Most Valuable Player award in the NBA isn’t as straightforward as it once was. The criteria seem to shift from season to season, leaving some of the game’s biggest names out in the cold when they arguably deserved the MVP trophy.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / June 2

'LeBron James Wants Everybody to Like Him': Dwight Howard Highlights the Biggest Difference Between Kobe Bryant and LBJ

Basketball fans have debated the greatness between the likes of Kobe Bryant and LeBron James for many years. No matter how much effort is put into an argument, it doesn’t change the opinion of a fan is an outside point of view.

NBA News / The SportsRush / June 2

Weeks After His Warning for Giannis Antetokounmpo, Dwight Howard Discusses His Regret About Leaving Orlando

The biggest domino of the 2025 NBA offseason is Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks. Following yet another disappointing first-round exit, uncertainty has begun to brew in the Brew City.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / June 2

Dwight Howard Urges Cooper Flagg to Return to Duke Amid $28 Million News

In the name, image and likeness (NIL) age, it pays to play college basketball. In Cooper Flagg's case, it pays around $28 million. According to veteran sports reporter Howard Bryant, Flagg's solitary season with the Duke Blue Devils was very lucrative thanks to NIL deals with major brands like Fanatics and New Balance.

Indiana Pacers News / NBA Analysis Network / June 1

Dwight Howard praises Pascal Siakam impact for the Indiana Pacers, ‘I was saying…’

Pascal Siakam secured the Eastern Conference Finals MVP award for his brilliant performance in the series against the New York Knicks. The Indiana Pacers player averaged 24.8 points on 52.4% shooting, while also making 50% of his three-pointers.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / May 29

Dwight Howard Pitches Himself as Knicks Fix

The New York Knicks have a lot to figure out right now. They're in a tight spot, down 3-1 to the red-hot Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals, and everyone with an opinion is dissecting their hopes at competing for titles in the near and distant future.

New York Knicks News / Athlon Sports / May 28