Dwight Howard recently said that he had a better prime than two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic. Howard, an eight-time All-Star and three-time Defensive Player of the Year, hit his prime early and was an unstoppable force in the paint. However, fans are not buying what Howard is selling, as they consider Jokic to be the better player.On 'Run It Back' on Fan Duel TV, Chandler Parsons asked his former teammate about the Nuggets superstar. Howard will take his prime over Jokic, who is labeled the best player in the league after leading Denver to their first NBA Finals."Prime Dwight Howard," Howard said. "All day, every day. I'm dominating every play with a smile on my face. I'm taking prime Dwight Howard."FanDuel TV@FanDuelTVPrime Nikola Jokic… or prime Dwight Howard?@DwightHoward is taking himself “ALL DAY, EVERYDAY!” #RunItBack with @ShamsCharania @MichelleDBeadle @ChandlerParsons & @bansky15Prime Nikola Jokic… or prime Dwight Howard?@DwightHoward is taking himself “ALL DAY, EVERYDAY!” 😂#RunItBack with @ShamsCharania @MichelleDBeadle @ChandlerParsons & @bansky https://t.co/xeWCnH8sPxDwight Howard had one of the best peaks of an NBA big from 2007 to 2012, leading the Orlando Magic to the NBA Finals in 2009. He was also an All-Star every year during that span, winning three Defensive Player of the Year awards from 2009 to 2011.Despite his accolades, fans still roasted Howard for his take on Nikola Jokic. One fan even said:"So when does the weed turn into crack?"優木せつ菜 🇦🇷@nijigasakilove@TheNBACentral @FanDuelTV So when does the weed turn into crack?991@TheNBACentral @FanDuelTV So when does the weed turn into crack?Here's what others on Twitter had to say about Howard's claims about him and Jokic:OddsJam.com@OddsJam@TheNBACentral @FanDuelTV Dwight was the clear DPOY and he still isn't even close to Jokic's level...20006@TheNBACentral @FanDuelTV Dwight was the clear DPOY and he still isn't even close to Jokic's level...@Fastblackkid™ 🌠@Reggie_FBK@TheNBACentral @FanDuelTV How many mvps dwight have? Or a 3point game to stretch the floor? Or passing games with over 15 assist. Do yall remember him ever getting triple doubles in playoff games?? 🤔54@TheNBACentral @FanDuelTV How many mvps dwight have? Or a 3point game to stretch the floor? Or passing games with over 15 assist. Do yall remember him ever getting triple doubles in playoff games?? 🤔 https://t.co/QSDqQDDFMNInsight Wagers 💡@InsightWagers@TheNBACentral @FanDuelTV Considering Jokic prime is not even close to being over, and he has more accolades than you did in your "prime" Since you won your chip out of your primeHe's 1000x better than you Dwight, because he's most likely getting a chip in his prime and never switched teams like u20427@TheNBACentral @FanDuelTV Considering Jokic prime is not even close to being over, and he has more accolades than you did in your "prime" Since you won your chip out of your primeHe's 1000x better than you Dwight, because he's most likely getting a chip in his prime and never switched teams like uNathan ∞@FIVESCORNER@TheNBACentral @FanDuelTV He was great, maybe one of the most physically dominant since ShaqBut come on bro be serious3164@TheNBACentral @FanDuelTV He was great, maybe one of the most physically dominant since ShaqBut come on bro be serious https://t.co/6YOxSu1IOxCobra@NFTcobra@TheNBACentral @FanDuelTV And that’s exactly why you’re playing for Taoyuan Leopards right now 5@TheNBACentral @FanDuelTV And that’s exactly why you’re playing for Taoyuan Leopards right now 😂The Ghost of Geert@TheGhostOfGeert@TheNBACentral @FanDuelTV I watched all of Dwight’s prime and Jokic clears him pretty easily.4924@TheNBACentral @FanDuelTV I watched all of Dwight’s prime and Jokic clears him pretty easily.If_Yousayso@Ifyousay_so@TheNBACentral @FanDuelTV Dwight was on a different level in the early years of his career, he was absolutely dominant. Jokic got way better over time where Dwight’s back injury just hindered his career.@TheNBACentral @FanDuelTV Dwight was on a different level in the early years of his career, he was absolutely dominant. Jokic got way better over time where Dwight’s back injury just hindered his career.BigItaly@BigItaly42@TheNBACentral @FanDuelTV Dwight Howard was incredible in his prime, but the skill sets are so different. Jokic much more valuable.@TheNBACentral @FanDuelTV Dwight Howard was incredible in his prime, but the skill sets are so different. Jokic much more valuable.Slow and steady wins the race 🐢 🐢@HarlemJ11@TheNBACentral @FanDuelTV Jokic is so much more than a center though. Like that man can MOVE HIS WEIGHT. He runs back down the court just as fast as the others.Also Jokic not even close to his prime so no need to compare yet.@TheNBACentral @FanDuelTV Jokic is so much more than a center though. Like that man can MOVE HIS WEIGHT. He runs back down the court just as fast as the others.Also Jokic not even close to his prime so no need to compare yet.It's tough to argue that Dwight Howard was better than Nikola Jokic during his prime. Notably, it was short-lived, as injuries robbed Howard of his explosiveness and athleticism. He's undoubtedly one of the greatest defensive centers of all time, but Jokic is arguably an entirely different big man at the defensive end.Also Read: "It's like a slap in the face" - Andre Iguodala was stunned to see Klay Thompson texting him to hangoutDwight Howard's NBA careerThe LA Lakers celebrating after winning the 2020 NBA FinalsDwight Howard was a high school phenom from Atlanta, Georgia. The Orlando Magic took a chance on him, drafting him first overall in 2004. It took some time before Howard became a force to be reckoned with three years later.Howard was an All-Star six times during his stint in Orlando, including an NBA Finals appearance in 2009. He prevented an NBA Finals matchup between Kobe Bryant and LeBron James.The 37-year-old forced his way out of Orlando in 2013, landing with the LA Lakers in a blockbuster trade. However, he lasted just one season in Hollywood before signing with the Houston Rockets in 2014.After three years in Houston, Howard became a journeyman in the NBA. He ended up playing for the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Washington Wizards, back to the LA Lakers twice and the Philadelphia 76ers. He won his lone NBA championship in 2020 with LA inside the bubble.Howard now plays for the Taoyuan Leopards of the T1 League in Taiwan. He has career averages of 15.7 points, 11.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game in the NBA.Also Read: What happened to Braydon Flagg? Olivet Nazarene University Basketball player passes away in car accident