Dwight Howard Announced Via Social Media That He Is Retiring From Basketball

It’s a bird. It’s a plane. No… Superman is officially hanging up his cape. Dwight Howard announced via social media that he is retiring from basketball. After 18 years in the league, spending eight seasons with the Orlando Magic (2004-12), three with the Houston Rockets (2013-16) and three with the Los Angeles Lakers (2012-13, 2019-20 and 2021-22). Howard woke up this month and thought now was the time.

He leaves a strong impression on the league. A stellar NBA career that includes 19,485 points, 14,627 rebounds and 2,228 blocks. Averaging 15.7 points, 11.8 boards and 1.8 blocks per game.

But now instead of holding a basketball, Howard wants to hold his family near. Here is Dwight Howard’s statement regarding making the decision to begin a new chapter, thus leaving behind the game that he loves. He mentions:

“Woke up today on the 12th of this month and I figured it’s time to move on from Superman! I’m no super human… I cry! I struggle! I feel like everyone else. Through the lies, the media and the hate I still show love and Smile Through The Storm.

But now Im taking off the cape and retiring from all basketball to pour into my family and give back to communities worldwide. I know some of you might think I thought he already “retired” but I didn’t… the game retired me! I still had more left to give! Yeah I did play professionally for 20 years and Im grateful to be able to say that but I can’t lie seeing these other players still going at it at age 40 inspired me to want to keep trying but now I believe my duty will be to pass it down to the next generation.

So Thank you to all my fans and supporters throughout this journey I love and appreciate y’all dearly because without y’all it would be no me!

Also, thank you to the Naysayers, the haters, the snakes, and people that came into my life to try to destroy me. Because everytime y’all did …it only made me stronger. When my documentary releases this year the world will know the truth about EVERYTHING! Then you will see how the sheltered little boy from college park Georgia who went to the same school from pre-k to 12th grade then straight to the NBA was taken advantage of by the world. But through it all still managed to keep SMILING 🙏🏾😁.

And since I didn’t get a chance to ever have a farewell tour I decided to create a tour not for fans to appreciate me but for me to appreciate them for supporting me all these years and giving me a reason to smile doing what I love.

Every 12th of the month from now on will be D12 day where I visit cities all over the world and do acts of kindness for random people to give them a reason to Smile 😊.

Let me know where y’all want to see me give back.”

Dwight Howard Announced Via Social Media That He Is Retiring From Basketball

What a great guy and an amazing human. Looking forward to seeing many D12 day stories in the future. And seeing his side of the story in his upcoming documentary chronicling his life and career.

Furthermore, what a career he had. Dwight Howard was an eight-time All-Star, three-time DPOY, and NBA champion. Also, was eight-time All-NBA, five-time Rebounding champion as well as two-time Blocks leader.

And oh yeah, one more thing. He is already in the Hall of Fame. Tipping our caps and raising a sneaker to this legendary baller. Enjoy every bit of your retirement Dwight!

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