Eight-time All-Star and NBA champion Dwight David Howard II is an American basketball center who is currently a free agent. He last played for the Taoyuan Leopards of the T1 League.
Howard was born on December 8, 1985, in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., and attended Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy. He averaged 16.6 points, 13.4 rebounds, and 6.3 blocks per game in 129 appearances in high school. As a senior, he averaged 25.0 points, 18.0 rebounds, 8.1 blocks, and 3.5 assists per game. Howard was touted as the best American high school basketball player of his class.
He was also the recipient of numerous honors during his time in high school. They were the Naismith Prep Player of the Year Award, the Morgan Wootten High School Player of the Year Award, the Gatorade National Player of the Year, and the McDonald's National High School Player of the Year.
The Orlando Magic drafted Dwight Howard first overall in the 2004 NBA Draft. He spent a total of 18 seasons in the NBA during his career. During that time, he has played for the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Washington Wizards, and the Philadelphia 76ers. He won an NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020.
Howard is an eight-time All-Star, eight-time All-NBA Team honoree, five-time All-Defensive Team member, and a three-time Defensive Player of the Year. He made the switch to the Taoyuan Leopards of the T1 League in Taiwan in 2022, with a salary reported to be over $1 million.
He was named a T1 All-Star in his first season with the team. Howard has also won gold with the United States National team 2008 Beijing Olympics and at the FIBA Americas Championship in 2007.
How much is Dwight Howard getting paid?
Dwight Howard is currently a free agent and isn't making any money through basketball contracts. He was last signed by the Taoyuan Leopards of the T1 League in Taiwan, where he was making over $1 million as per reports.
How much does Dwight Howard make in a minute?
Dwight Howard is currently a free agent so there is no data in the public domain concerning how much he makes per minute.
Dwight Howard Career Earnings
Dwight Howard has reportedly made over $245 million through basketball contracts in his career. As of November 2023, he has an estimated net worth of around $140 million. While a primary chunk of his earnings has come through various contracts, Howard made quite some money doing endorsements back in the day. He most notably endorsed Adidas, McDonald's, and Peak Sport during his career.
What are the terms of Dwight Howard’s Contract?
Dwight Howard is currently under no contract and is a free agent.
Dwight Howard NBA Contract History
July 7, 2004
Dwight Howard signed a three-year $13.5 million contract with the Orlando Magic.
July 12, 2007
Howard signed a five-year $83.2 million rookie scale extension with the Magic.
July 13, 2013
Howard signed a four-year $87.5 million maximum contract with the Houston Rockets.
July 12, 2016
Howard signed a three-year $70 million contract with the Atlanta Hawks.
July 11, 2018
Howard signed a two-year $10.9 million contract with the Washington Wizards.
August 26, 2019
Howard signed a one-year $2.56 million contract with the LA Lakers.
November 21, 2020
Howard signed a one-year $2.6 million million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.
August 6, 2021
Howard signed a one-year $2.64 million contract with the LA Lakers.
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A. Dwight Howard is currently a free agent and isn't making any money through basketball contracts.
A. Dwight Howard is currently a free agent.
A. Dwight Howard played as a center during his basketball career.
A. Dwight Howard was born on December 8, 1985, and is 38 years old.
A. Dwight Howard last played for the Taoyuan Leopards of the T1 League in Taiwan.
A. According to online sources, Dwight Howard’s net worth is estimated at around $140 million as of 2023.
