It’s been a blockbuster year for Dwight Howard. The 2020 NBA champ made headlines earlier by joining Taiwan’s basketball league, quickly earning a championship and even becoming a part-owner of both a team and the league itself. But just when you thought his year couldn’t get any better, the 2020 NBA champ stunned fans by proposing to rapper Amy Luciani. Fast forward to now, and the pair are soaking up life—literally—on an unforgettable vacation over 9,000 miles away from the U.S.
Dwight Howard has been taking fans along for the ride, sharing snippets of his Thailand getaway on Snapchat. In one lively clip from the airport, the former NBA star couldn’t contain his excitement, shouting, “We are in Thailand… we are in Thailand!” And the fun didn’t stop there—another story showed a glimpse of his stunning accommodations, framed by jaw-dropping scenery that would make anyone envious.
But Howard isn’t the type to just relax by the pool. Hitting the streets, he embraced the local culture, playing an impromptu soccer game with a child. And if that wasn’t thrilling enough, Howard and his crew upped the ante by taking to the ocean for a jet ski adventure. “Felt like we were going 100 miles per hour 🤣,” he captioned one of his videos on Snapchat.
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Interestingly, this isn’t Howard’s first trip to Thailand. Last year, he visited as part of his “C’Mon Smile” tour, where he spent time meeting fans and playing basketball. That tour wasn’t limited to Thailand either—he ticked off destinations like London, India, Spain, Abu Dhabi, and Qatar, blending his global fan outreach with his love of adventure.
Now, as fans can’t help but admire Dwight Howard and Amy Luciani’s love story, their engagement feels like the perfect cherry on top.
Dwight Howard got engaged in style
The announcement took everyone by surprise on December 20, as Dwight Howard and Amy Luciani officially went public with their engagement. Their quiet romance had stayed under wraps, making the big reveal even sweeter.
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Amy shared a glamorous video showing off her stunning diamond ring, with Howard proudly admiring the sparkle. The couple celebrated the milestone in true style—surrounded by friends at a lively nightclub.
Amy’s heartfelt caption added an extra layer of charm to the moment. “I was enjoying you so much out of the public eye but here we are,” she wrote. Opening up about their relationship, she thanked Howard for grounding her with his calm yet spiritual influence, saying, “Anything I say or fuss about, first thing you say is, ‘Did you pray about it?’”
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The Love and Hip Hop Atlanta star continued, sharing how their connection feels nothing short of divine. “I prayed reallllll deep on a Thursday, not knowing 2 days later God would send me a Bible-totin’, tattooed giant with the same heart as me. Thank you,” Amy added, expressing gratitude for their unique bond and shared values.
Dwight Howard himself wasn’t shy about showing his excitement, either. In one clip, the former NBA champ sported his own diamond ring, dropping a subtle yet romantic caption full of emojis—a red heart, a lock-and-key, and an infinity symbol, capturing the timelessness of their love.
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