Dwight Howard Retires, Reflects on NBA Career

0:00On March 12th, here's the latest in entertainment and celebrity news. NBA Hall of Famer Dwight Howard has retired from basketball at H-40 to focus on his family. The A-Time All-Star, a number one pick in the 2004 draft, made the announcement on social media on March 12th. He's stepping away after 18 NBA seasons, including a championship with the Lakers in the COVID bubble, plus time overseas in Taiwan. Earlier this week, Howard filed for divorce from his wife of 14 months, Amber Rose Howard, and she filed right back. The couple had reconciled after her previous filing last summer. This comes amid reports of police visits to their Georgia home from March 5th through 7th, over a suicide thread, a domestic incident, and a theft. Fans have mixed reactions to the news, with many wishing him well after his long career. Howard has always been open about personal struggles affecting his game, like past custody battles as a father of five. His post struck a reflective tone, acknowledging challenges from media and critics.

1:03Meanwhile, Howard reflected on playing professionally for 20 years and feeling like the game moved on from him. At 40, he said watching peers still compete inspired him, but now he's ready to mentor the next generation and give back to communities. Thanks to his supporters and even detractors for making him stronger, Howard ends this chapter on a grateful note, shifting fully to family and philanthropy. D&N is sponsored by our partner, lay back, press play, let the pillow do the rest, sound meets comfort, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.