Former 8x NBA All-Star Still Wants To Play In The League

Lakers NBA Champion Dwight Howard still wants to play in the league.

Mar 10, 2018; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Dwight Howard (12) dunks the ball in the first half against Phoenix Suns center Alex Len (21) at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-Imagn Images / Jeremy Brevard-Imagn Images

Dwight Howard most recently played in the NBA during the 2021-22 season when he was a member of the Los Angeles Lakers.

That year, he averaged 6.2 points and 5.9 rebounds per contest while shooting 61.2% from the field in 60 games.

He is currently a free agent who is available to sign with any team in the league.

Apr 5, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard (39) has his shot blocked by Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Howard recently made an appearance on Nightcap, and he revealed that he still wants to play in the NBA.

He has played 18 seasons and would like to play two more before he retires.

Howard: "20 would be amazing. That's how long I want to play. That was my dream when I first started. My goal was to play 20 years... If a team need a big, count me in."

Howard also sent out a post after the interview that fans reacted to.

@C_Reilly5: "Would love to see him on the Knicks"

Would love to see him on the Knicks

— Chris Reilly (@C_Reilly5) November 12, 2024

@ExactoKnife2K: "The nuggets need a backup dwight"

The nuggets need a backup dwight

— EK, The Creator (@ExactoKnife2K) November 12, 2024

@tmacbiggestfan: "D12 ruined his career when he left orlando he had everything ownership even built a new building for him"

D12 ruined his career when he left orlando he had everything ownership even built a new building for him

— willie (@tmacbiggestfan) November 12, 2024

@Easymonetray7: "I still don’t understand why the hell big fella not a roster this is a Damn HOF that’s still in shape someone give him a chance"

I still don’t understand why the hell big fella not a roster this is a Damn HOF that’s still in shape someone give him a chance https://t.co/BWzV36O0kG

— Trayquon (@Easymonetray7) November 12, 2024

Howard was the first pick in the 2004 NBA Draft.

He has played for the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks, Washington Wizards, Charlotte Hornets and Philadelphia 76ers.

His career averages are 15.7 points, 11.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.8 blocks per contest while shooting 58.7% from the field in 1,242 games.