Dwight Howard may have wild career change after Lakers don’t re-sign him
By Mike Luciano
Dwight Howard is without question a first-ballot Hall of Famer, though you wouldn’t know that from the second half of his career. Rather than dominating on the glass as a starter, Howard has helped teams like the Los Angeles Lakers chase championships as an experienced rebounder with some defensive skill left in the tank.
Howard has suited up for LA in two of the last three seasons. While Howard looked much less sharp in 2021-22 than he did when he helped the Lakers win a championship in the bubble, he could still provide value to a contender if used in the right role.
If Howard doesn’t get signed, it looks like he has his post-NBA life all figured out. Rather than getting into coaching or an analyst role on TV, Howard is eyeing another athletic pursuit. Howard is an unpredictable guy, but this is wacky even for him.
Howard said that he is ready to make the transition to WWE if he is not signed by an NBA team. After starting his NBA career with the Orlando Magic, Howard said he is intrigued by the idea of starting his hypothetical professional wrestling tenure at the WWE Performance Center.
Dwight Howard said he would like to play in the NBA next season but is ready to transition and join the WWE if that does not happen. His NBA career began in Orlando and he said he’s open to beginning his WWE career in Orlando where the WWE Performance Center is located. pic.twitter.com/VnT0bA1LCB
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Dwight Howard could leave the Lakers for WWE.
At the very least, Howard will meet all of the physical barometers needed for success in WWE. While his goofy personality may have alienated some during his career, it shows beyond a shadow of a doubt that he can get a crowd hyped up in a wrestling environment. Imagine seeing Howard at Hell in a Cell.
Howard still has some level of interest in playing in the NBA, with the Nets being mentioned as a landing spot he would like. Considering how he’s spent the last three seasons hopping back and forth from contender to contender before getting tossed aside, this move wouldn’t be surprising.
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Howard averaged 6.2 points and 5.9 rebounds per game last season, showing that his ability to be an impact player on the glass and tidy dunker spot finisher has not eroded with time. The Lakers saw what Howard can bring to a bench during their run to a championship.
Howard has always danced to the beat of his own drum, carving out one of the greatest careers in NBA history in the process despite the middle part of his career being less than amazing. While wrestling seems like an odd move, he’s earned the right to have some say over his future.
