Dwight Howard is one of the most popular players in NBA history.
The Hall of Fame center last played in the league during the 2022 season.
He has 3.9 million followers on Instagram (which is more than most current players).
Dwight Howard Makes Heartfelt Post
GettyDwight Howard speaks to the press during Los Angeles Lakers media day at UCLA Health Training Center on September 27, 2019 in El Segundo, California.
On Saturday, Howard made a heartfelt post to Instagram for his son.
There were over 1,200 likes on the post in four hours.
He wrote: “Trey. It’s your day. Yall send some birthday love to the birthday boy @thethirdhoward you are finally a teen. I love you son. Enjoy your first year as a teenager. Big 13″
Here’s what people were saying in the comments:
Darius Miles: “HBD👑”
Spencer Haywood: “❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾🏀”
@iam_ikandi: “Oh time flies Happy Birthday Trey 🎊🎊🎊”
@icemanj214: “Happy Blessed Birthday”
@beau2fuljoy: “Awww he looks like you. Happy birthday 🎉🎂🎉🎂🎉”
@joybenedict: “One of my favorite humans! ❤️❤️❤️”
GettyDwight Howard #12 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks against the Brooklyn Nets at Staples Center on November 20, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 95-90.
His former Houston Rockets teammate Josh Smith also liked the post.
Looking At Howard
GettyDwight Howard #39 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on January 27, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Howard was the first pick in the 2004 NBA Draft (by the Orlando Magic) out of high school.
He spent the first eight years of his career in Orlando, making six All-Star Games in that span (and helping the franchise reach the 2009 NBA Finals).
In 2011, Howard averaged 22.9 points, 14.1 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.4 steals and 2.4 blocks per contest while shooting 59.3% from the field in 78 games.
@SleeperOrlando wrote: “Dwight Howard’s Orlando Magic résumé is absolutely insane 🤯 During his 8 seasons in Orlando: ⭐ 6× All-Star 🏆 5× All-NBA First Team 🛡️ 3× Defensive Player of the Year 💪 4× Rebounding Champion 🚫 2× Blocks Leader 🏀 Led Orlando to the 2009 NBA Finals”
GettyDwight Howard #12 of the Orlando Magic questions a call during the NBA season opening game against the Oklahoma City Thunder December 25, 2011 at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Howard (who made eight total All-Star Games) also had stops with the Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, Charlotte Hornets, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers and Washington Wizards.
He had three stints with the Lakers (and won the 2020 title with the franchise).
His career averages were 15.7 points, 11.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.8 blocks per contest while shooting 58.7% from the field in 1,242 games.
Los Angeles Lakers NBA Champion Dwight Howard Makes Heartfelt Post