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Dwight Howard Biography

Birth Name:Dwight David Howard

Birth Place:Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Profession Actor, Producer

Fast Facts

  • In 2009, he became the youngest player to ever be named NBA Defensive Player of the Year
  • Was one of the 10 finalists for the 2009 Jefferson Awards for Public Service
  • Won a gold medal at the 2007 FIBA Americas Championship
  • Was featured in a commercial for the video game "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3․"
  • Was selected as the first overall pick in the 2004 NBA Draft
  • Has been the youngest player in NBA history to get 20 rebounds in one game