The fans who actually watched Dwight Howard play didn’t really forget his greatness. They remember how once he and LeBron James were the best players in the league. He didn’t become a three-time defensive player of the year, and also an eight-time All-Star just like that. There was something inside of him that made him one of the best in the business. However, Dwight Howard lost the motivation to play when he found that he was about to be boycotted by the NBA.

In a recent interview with Shannon Sharpe, Dwight Howard opened up about the matter of feeling disrespected by the NBA. The fans, along with Howard, were really upset when NBA’s 75th-anniversary list of the ‘best players ever’ got out.

The players selected by a group of few people really seemed like completely forgot Howard and what he has achieved. Stan Van Gundy, former coach of Howard, said, ” Whatever the reason that he got left out, there’s something more than basketball to it.” Everybody in the NBA universe was shocked, though the impact on Howard was the most.

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Howard said, “Why am I playing?” He felt what was the point of achieving such greatness throughout his career of over 18yrs when fate had other plans for him. He further said, “Then I get punched in the face like this.”

Howard remains a free agent after failing to find a new team in the 2022-23 season. He stressed out about being jobless even after achieving and giving so much in the NBA.

From being the adversary of LeBron James to possible retirement

Dwight Howard, back in his prime, was one of those players who made the teams form the squad around him. But with the evolution of the sport, the importance of traditional centers like Howard became less.

Howard was mostly seen as a sub in the later stage of his career. Though he won the championship in one of his twilight seasons with the Lakers, he was mostly seen playing as a sub.

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How times change and the man once considered LeBron James’ greatest opponent is now close to retirement. Although he already has other plans after his retirement. He is looking forward to joining WWE, one of his great passions after his possible retirement.

What are your thoughts? Do you think Dwight Howard could make his WWE debut possible?