Dwight Howard

Dwight David Howard (born December 8, 1985) is an American professional basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies of the National Basketball Association (NBA).\n', ' Howard, who plays center, spent his high school career at Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy. He chose to forgo college, entered the 2004 NBA draft, and was selected first overall by the Orlando Magic. An eight-time All-Star, eight-time All-NBA Team honoree, five-time All-Defensive Team member, and three-time Defensive Player of the Year, Howard set numerous franchise and league records during his time with the Magic. In 2009, he led the team to the NBA Finals.\n', ' In 2012, after eight seasons with Orlando, Howard was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. After one season with the Lakers, he has also played for the Houston Rockets, the Atlanta Hawks, the Charlotte Hornets, and the Washington Wizards.\n', '