Dwight Howard Reacts to Sixers Signing of Paul George

Former Sixers big man eyeing reunion after major free agency splash.

Mar 23, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) is defended by Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard (39) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Early Monday morning, the Philadelphia 76ers made the biggest splash of free agency thus far. After being connected him, the team signed All-Star forward Paul George to a four-year deal worth $212 million.

BREAKING: Free agent F Paul George has agreed on a four-year, $212 million maximum contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, sources tell ESPN. George committed in a meeting with Sixers officials and returns East to join Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey in pursuit of an NBA title. pic.twitter.com/pkCfGu3hyp

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2024

With this signing, the NBA now has its newest big three with George, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey. Given all the star-level talent on the roster, veterans have already begun flocking to Philly in hopes of competing for a championship. One former player even made his own pitch on social media.

A few hours after the news broke, Dwight Howard reacted to the Sixers signing George on X. He posted a photo of himself from his Sixers days, implying that he would like to return. The former All-Star has beeing eyeing a return to the NBA since his last stint with the LA Lakers in 2022.

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— Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) July 1, 2024

Howard spent one year with the Sixers, where he served as Joel Embiid's back up. During his time with the franchise, he averaged 7.0 PPG and 8.4 RPG. Howard's time in Philly was short lived as he ended up going back to the Lakers upon hitting free agency.

Unfortunately for Howard, the Sixers have already filled the backup center spot behind Embiid. They did so by bringing in another familiar face. At the start of free agency, Daryl Morey signed Andre Drummond to a two-year deal believed to valued around $10 million.

Posts like Howard's are a good sign for the Sixers, as it proves players around the league want to play with this trio of stars. This should bode well for Morey as he continues filling out the roster this offseason.