UPDATE: Former NBA Superstar Signs With New Team

Dwight Howard, who had the best years of his NBA career with the Magic, Lakers and Rockets, has signed with a team in Puerto Rico.

UPDATE: Dwight Howard announced an update on X.  

Howard wrote on March 9: "I love Puerto Rico and the fans 🇵🇷 I just wanted to clarify to the media because multiple platforms reported that I signed already before first confirming with me. The misleading news has to stop. Until then I’m still keeping the BSN at heart ❤️ #boricua"

I love Puerto Rico and the fans 🇵🇷 I just wanted to clarify to the media because multiple platforms reported that I signed already before first confirming with me. The misleading news has to stop. Until then I’m still keeping the BSN at heart ❤️ #boricua pic.twitter.com/fTui4O2hVG

— Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) March 10, 2024

Dwight Howard most recently played in the NBA during the 2021-22 season when he appeared in 60 games (27 starts) for the Los Angeles Lakers. 

That year, Howard was a solid role player and averaged 6.2 points and 5.9 rebounds per contest while shooting 61.2% from the field.  

On Friday, Mets de Guaynabo (a team in Puerto Rico) announced that Howard had joined the team (h/t Alberto De Roa of HoopsHype). 

Via Their Instagram Page: "Welcome to Puerto Rico @dwighthoward 🇵🇷🔥"

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Last season, the eight-time NBA All-Star played in Taiwan, and earlier this year, he had a stint with a team in the Philippines. 

DWIGHT HOWARD attempted 10 THREES during his ridiculous debut in Taiwan

38 Points
14/32 Shooting
2/10 Threes
8/12 Free Throws
25 Rebounds
9 Assists
4 Blockspic.twitter.com/wJztp0RLoT

— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) November 19, 2022

Howard was the first pick in the 2004 NBA Draft (out of high school) and has played 18 years in the league. 

In addition to the Lakers, he has also spent time with the Orlando Magic, Houston Rockets, Charlotte Hornets, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers and Washington Wizards. 

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 regular season games. 

Howard has also appeared in 125 playoff games (102 starts) and helped the Lakers win the 2020 NBA Championship over the Miami Heat. 

Year 16 - Dwight Howard's an NBA champion! pic.twitter.com/vsZcdkyTws

— NBA (@NBA) October 12, 2020

While Howard is 38, there is still a possibility that he could return to the NBA, as he has proven that he is capable of being a backup center on a contender. 

He is a three-time Defensive Player of The Year and will likely make the Hall of Fame one day.