Last Updated on April 15, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the detailed information on Juwan Howard:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Juwan Antonio Howard
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born February 7, 1973
  • Hometown: Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 9 inches (206 cm)
  • Weight: 250 pounds (113 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet (213 cm)
  • Shoe Size: 16 (US Men’s)
  • Jersey Numbers: #5, #6, #7, #15
  • Position: Power Forward / Center
  • High School:
    • Chicago Vocational High School (Chicago, Illinois)
  • College:
    • University of Michigan (1991–1994)
  • NBA Draft:
  • Teams Played For:
    1. Washington Bullets/Wizards (1994–2001)
    2. Dallas Mavericks (2001–2002)
    3. Denver Nuggets (2002–2003)
    4. Orlando Magic (2003–2004)
    5. Houston Rockets (2004–2007)
    6. Charlotte Bobcats (2007)
    7. Portland Trail Blazers (2009–2010)
    8. Miami Heat (2010–2013)
  • Championship Rings:
    • 2 (2012, 2013 with Miami Heat)
  • Kids:
    • Juwan Howard has six children, including sons Juwan Howard Jr. and Jace Howard.
  • Siblings:
    • Howard is an only child.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Juwan Howard’s player archetype was that of a skilled scoring power forward, a polished frontcourt operator who could punish mismatches, rebound, and keep an offense flowing without needing to dominate every touch. Defensively, he fit best as a solid positional big rather than a pure rim-protecting anchor, using strength, size, and experience to handle power forwards, hold his ground inside, and clean the glass. Offensively, Howard was at his best as a dependable half-court scorer who could work from the post, face up from mid-range, make the extra pass, and serve as a secondary hub instead of just a finisher. Physically, he brought strong NBA size at 6-foot-9 and 250 pounds, with a broad frame, good hands, and the kind of controlled footwork that let skill and patience do most of the work. The overall play style summary is of a smart, fundamentally sound big man whose game leaned on touch, poise, and versatility, making him a steady two-way contributor across a long career. (Basketball Reference)

Sources:

Basketball-Reference.com — Juwan Howard Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
NBA.com — Juwan Howard | Forward | Washington Wizards | NBA.com
Michigan Wolverines — Juwan Howard – Men’s Basketball Coach