NBA’s new obsession with 3-pointers has seen the game transform. It’s a trend that brought titles to the Warriors but also drew criticism from legends like Shaquille O’Neal. The Big Diesel has been vocal about how the lack of variations has hurt the game’s viewership. Yet Dwight Howard, his on-and-off-the-court rival, decided to flip the script. Howard didn’t just embrace the 3-point craze; he added a jaw-dropping twist, leaving fans everywhere doing a double take.

Dwight Howard teamed up with YachtWorld to create something the basketball world hadn’t seen before—a yacht-to-yacht 3-point challenge. This wasn’t just some casual stunt, either. “We used a measuring tape to ensure that the yachts were at least the distance of a regulation NBA three-pointer,” one of the crew members explained.

But what exactly did this epic setup involve? The challenge featured two luxurious vessels: an F45 yacht by Fabbro serving as the basketball hoop and a stunning 70-foot Monte Carlo named Kiki, provided by Miami’s famed waterfront restaurant, Kiki’s on the River, acting as the “3-point line.” Talk about elevating the game—literally.

The real excitement, though, came when Howard lined up for his first shot. Checking the wind before his attempt, he let the ball fly, only for it to rim out. But true to his clutch nature, Howard took another shot. “If I can make it on the boat, I can make it in the gym,” he joked before sinking the audacious 3-pointer, leaving everyone in awe.

And to showcase this, the post captioned, “World’s 1st ever🛥yacht-to-yacht🛥3-point shot 🏀 by Dwight Howard in Miami with @fabbroyachts and @kikiontheriver! They call him Superman for a reason!” While debates over who the real Superman is might rage on, there’s no denying Howard’s stunning shot left fans amazed.

Howard’s fans in awe

When a video of Dwight Howard nailing yacht-to-yacht 3-pointers hit social media, fans couldn’t keep calm. “Dwight Howard is a shooter🙌🏽; so let the man shoot them!! 💥🔥3s on 🎯🔥,” one fan wrote. But this wasn’t a one-off stunt. Turns out, Howard was warming up for the occasion by celebrating his 40th birthday on a yacht—complete with hoops and friendly games. Clearly, Superman had been preparing for this unforgettable moment.

Even with the current debate on the NBA’s reliance on 3-pointers, fans embraced this creative spin. “Love the concept!” one fan said, while another added, “Great idea! Congrats.” The love for 3-pointers is alive and well, no matter how much it is complained about. NBA commissioner Adam Silver probably isn’t losing any sleep either; he’s long dismissed claims that the league’s shooting trends have affected viewership, instead blaming external factors for the decline.

But it wasn’t just fans hyped about the unique challenge. Oriana Below Deck, one of the crew members, shared her excitement. “Fireee turnout!! 🤩 loved being a part of this event, you guys killed it!! 🔥🔥,” she wrote. And even Howard joined in on the fun, dropping three fire emojis to seal the vibe. With Howard openly eyeing an NBA comeback, moments like these remind teams of his versatility in the 3-pointer-dominated league.

And some fans already see Howard as a perfect fit for the Golden State Warriors. “Warriors need to sign Dwight fr!” one commented. Howard could offer GSW some much-needed depth at center—a reliable bench player who could still deliver in key moments.

With his yacht stunts and basketball dreams intact, Dwight Howard might be closer to an NBA return than anyone imagined.