Dwight Howard American Basketball Player Born in 1985
Dwight Howard · basketball player and actor · American
Known for
Biography
American basketball player Dwight Howard was born on 8 December 1985 in Atlanta. Dwight Howard has lined up for Orlando Magic (2004–2012) and Houston Rockets (2013–2016).
Early life
He attended Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy.
Career
The records list him as a center. The first club on record is Orlando Magic (2004). He has played for 10 teams on record, including Houston Rockets, Taoyuan Leopards and Los Angeles Lakers. 8 years at Orlando Magic make up the longest period in his listed career. At Orlando Magic (2004–2012), his team-mates on record include Matt Barnes and Vince Carter. Houston Rockets team-mates from the same years include James Harden. On screen, the records list 2 credits, among them Just Wright (2010).
Recognition
He won the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2025. Dwight Howard also has received the NBA All-Rookie Team (2005) and five All-NBA Team awards (between 2008 and 2012). Altogether, 14 wins and 3 nominations are listed.
Personal life
Former marriages on record are to Amy Luciani (2025).
Teams
10 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2004–2012 | Orlando Magic | Center |
| 2012–2013 | Los Angeles Lakers | Center |
| 2013–2016 | Houston Rockets | Center |
| 2016–2017 | Atlanta Hawks | Center |
| 2017–2018 | Charlotte Hornets | Center |
| 2018–2019 | Washington Wizards | Center |
| 2019–2020 | Los Angeles Lakers | Center |
| 2020–2021 | Philadelphia 76ers | Center |
| 2021–2022 | Los Angeles Lakers | Center |
| 2022–2023 | Taoyuan Leopards | Center |
Awards and nominations
14 won, 3 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 2012 | All-NBA Team | Won | |
| 2012 | NBA All-Defensive Team | Won | |
| 2011 | All-NBA Team | Won | |
| 2011 | NBA All-Defensive Team | Won | |
| 2011 | NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award | Won | |
| 2010 | All-NBA Team | Won | |
| 2010 | NBA All-Defensive Team | Won | |
| 2010 | NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award | Won | |
| 2009 | All-NBA Team | Won | |
| 2009 | NBA All-Defensive Team | Won | |
| 2009 | NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award | Won | |
| 2008 | All-NBA Team | Won | |
| 2005 | NBA All-Rookie Team | Won | |
| 2010 | Best NBA Player ESPY Award | Nominated |
Show all 17 entries
| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Best NBA Player ESPY Award | Nominated | |
| 2008 | Best NBA Player ESPY Award | Nominated |
Filmography
2 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Three Stooges | self | Film |
| 2010 | Just Wright | Film |
Dwight Howard on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 3.9M @dwighthoward
- Engagement rate
- 0.29% well below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 10,946
- Average comments
- 436 Based on the last 9 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Dwight Howard Photos
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Photo: 桃園市政府 · Attribution
Frequently asked questions
How old is Dwight Howard?
Dwight Howard is 40 years old, born on 8 December 1985 in Atlanta.
What is Dwight Howard known for?
Dwight Howard is a center who has played for Orlando Magic and Houston Rockets.
How tall is Dwight Howard?
Dwight Howard is 208 cm (6 ft 10 in) tall.
What is Dwight Howard’s nationality?
Dwight Howard is American, born in Atlanta.
Who has Dwight Howard been married to?
Dwight Howard’s marriages on record are to Amy Luciani (2025).
Has Dwight Howard won any awards?
Yes. 14 awards are on record, including Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame (2025).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q25278), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Erik Drost · CC BY 2.0
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