Dwight Howard Reveals Michael Jordan's Message After He Joined The Charlotte Hornets

Dwight Howard revealed what Michael Jordan told him after he joined the Charlotte Hornets in 2017.

Feb 5, 2018; Denver, CO, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Dwight Howard (12) reacts after a play in the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports / Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Dwight Howard is one of the best NBA players of all time.

Over his 18-year career, Howard made a quick stop with the Charlotte Hornets (2017-18).

At that point, he was still a good player but was no longer the superstar that he was with the Orlando Magic.

Recently, Howard sent out a post (via X) revealing what Michael Jordan told him when he joined the team.

Howard wrote: "Facts it’s like when I went to charlotte & Jordan told me just be the old dwight 🤷🏾‍♂️"

Facts it’s like when I went to charlotte & Jordan told me just be the old dwight 🤷🏾‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/rAd4gyfeAV

— Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) August 25, 2024

That year with Charlotte, Howard averaged 16.6 points, 12.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.6 blocks per contest while shooting 55.5% from the field in 81 games.

He was able to play in more games than he did in seven seasons (and put up strong numbers).

Dwight Howard posts a season-high 29 PTS to go with 12 REB, and a career-high 7 AST to lead the @hornets to their fourth win in their last five games!#BuzzCity pic.twitter.com/OeU88WMNcU

— NBA (@NBA) December 30, 2017

That said, the Hornets were not a good team despite having Howard and star point guard Kemba Walker.

They finished as the tenth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 36-46 record (and missed the playoffs).

Mar 24, 2018; Dallas, TX, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Dwight Howard (12) reacts after the game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports / Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Following his one season in Charlotte, the Hornets traded Howard to the Brooklyn Nets (who waived him).

Via The Hornets on July 6, 2018: "OFFICIAL: The Hornets have acquired Timofey Mozgov, two second-round draft picks and cash considerations from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Dwight Howard."

OFFICIAL: The Hornets have acquired Timofey Mozgov, two second-round draft picks and cash considerations from the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Dwight Howard.

→ https://t.co/UXXp6GMbrt pic.twitter.com/jEgyn48nuW

— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) July 6, 2018

Charlotte was Howard's last time being seen as a star, but he later went on to have an extremely productive run with the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers as a role player.

During the 2020 season, Howard helped the Lakers win the NBA Championship.