Dwight Howard

American basketball player (born 1985) Dwight HowardHoward with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2022Personal informationBorn (1985-12-08) December 8, 1985 (age 40)Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)Listed weight265 lb (120 kg)Career informationHigh schoolSouthwest Atlanta Christian Academy (Atlanta, Georgia)NBA draft2004: 1st round, 1st overall pickDrafted byOrlando MagicPlaying career2004–2023PositionCenter / power forwardCareer history2004–2012Orlando Magic2012–2013Los Angeles Lakers2013–2016Houston Rockets2016–2017Atlanta Hawks2017–2018Charlotte Hornets2018–2019Washington Wizards2019–2020Los Angeles Lakers2020–2021Philadelphia 76ers2021–2022Los Angeles Lakers2022–2023Taoyuan Leopards Career highlights NBA champion (2020) 8× NBA All-Star (2007–2014) 5× All-NBA First Team (2008–2012) All-NBA Second Team (2014) 2× All-NBA Third Team (2007, 2013) 3× NBA Defensive Player of the Year (2009–2011) 4× NBA All-Defensive First Team (2009–2012) NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2008) NBA All-Rookie First Team (2005) 5× NBA rebounding leader (2008–2010, 2012, 2013) 2× NBA blocks leader (2009, 2010) NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion (2008) T1 Leag