Last Updated on July 1, 2025 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s a detailed overview of Dwight Howard’s personal and professional details:

  • Full Name: Dwight David Howard II
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: December 8, 1985
  • Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
  • Height: 6’10” (2.08 meters)
  • Weight: 265 lbs (120 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7’4.5″ (2.25 meters)
  • Shoe Size: 18 (US)
  • Shoe Brand: Nike Zoom Kobe 4 Protro, Nike Kobe 5 Protro, Nike Kobe AD Exodus, Peak DH3, Peak DH2
  • Number: 12 (most commonly worn number)
  • Position: Center
  • High School: Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy (Atlanta, Georgia)
  • College: None (went straight to the NBA from high school)
  • NBA Draft: 2004, 1st overall pick by the Orlando Magic
  • Teams Played For:
  • Trade History: Dwight Howard Trade History
  • Championship Rings: 1 (2020 with the Los Angeles Lakers)
  • Kids: Dwight Howard has 5 children:
    • Braylon Howard (son)
    • David Howard (son)
    • Layla Howard (daughter)
    • Jayden Howard (son)
    • Skylar Howard (daughter)
  • Siblings: Dwight has 7 siblings, including his brother Julian Howard.
  • Retirement Age: Last played in the NBA for Lakers (2021-22), Taoyuan Leopards (2022-23), Taiwan Mustangs (2024)

Player Overview: Dwight Howard was a dominant, athletic center known for his elite rebounding, shot-blocking, and interior defense. At his peak, he was a defensive anchor with incredible strength, verticality, and timing. Offensively, he thrived in the paint with powerful dunks, lobs, and put-backs, though his post moves and free-throw shooting were limited. Howard ran the floor well for his size and was a major lob threat in transition and pick-and-rolls. His presence altered games defensively and made him a consistent double-double machine during his prime years.

Notes:

  • Similar players to Dwight Howard include Shaquille O’Neal, Rudy Gobert, DeAndre Jordan, Ben Wallace, Andre Drummond, Hakeem Olajuwon, Tyson Chandler, Joel Embiid, Alonzo Mourning, and Clint Capela.