Dwight Howard’s days of dominating in the low post on NBA courts are long gone. Now, the eight-time All-Star and former Slam Dunk Contest champion finds himself playing overseas in Taiwan.
Not only has he swapped his scenery, but the 37-year-old Howard also appears to have added a new element to his game.
Despite only attempting 103 three-pointers during his 18-year NBA career, the 7-footer stunningly took part in the three-point contest in the Taiwanese T1 League, as part of the league’s first-ever All-Star weekend. And he actually didn’t look too shabby.
After a slow start, Howard caught fire in the middle rack, producing an overall respectable performance from beyond the arc.
Even the commentators of the event admitted his involvement in the three-point shootout was a bit bizarre. Howard reached the middle rack with just four points but more than doubled his tally from the center of the arc.
In the end, Howard finished with 15 points, which, all things considered, is nothing to scoff at.
The deep ball was never part of Howard’s arsenal back in the United States. During his NBA career, he made just 22 three-point shots.
Howard last played in the NBA in 2021-22, appearing in 60 games for the Lakers in what was his third stint with the team. Howard spent time with the Magic, Rockets, Hornets, Hawks, 76ers and Wizards during his NBA tenure.
