Dwight Howard
American basketball player
1985 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American basketball player
Born
December 8, 1985
Age
~41 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, basketball player
United StatesBorn in Atlanta
1985
Born in Atlanta (1985-12-08)
2005
AwardNBA All-Rookie Team
2008
AwardAll-NBA Team
2009
AwardAll-NBA Team
2009
AwardNBA Defensive Player of the Year Award
2009
AwardNBA All-Defensive Team
Present
About
Dwight David Howard II is an American former professional basketball player. Nicknamed "Superman" for his athletic prowess, he is an NBA champion, eight-time All-Star, eight-time All-NBA Team honoree, five-time All-Defensive Team member, and three-time Defensive Player of the Year.
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Who is Dwight Howard?+
Dwight David Howard II is an American former professional basketball player. Nicknamed "Superman" for his athletic prowess, he is an NBA champion, eight-time All-Star, eight-time All-NBA Team honoree, five-time All-Defensive Team member, and three-time Defensive Player of the Year.
What does the name Dwight mean?+
The name Dwight means "A surname transferred from the given name.. Etymology: Probably from a - female name Diot, a pet form of Dionysia, the feminine form of Dionysius.". It is of English origin.
When was Dwight Howard born?+
Dwight Howard was born on December 8, 1985.
Name Meaning
A surname transferred from the given name.. Etymology: Probably from a - female name Diot, a pet form of Dionysia, the feminine form of Dionysius.
The name Dwight is of English origin, meaning "A surname transferred from the given name.. Etymology: Probably from a - female name Diot, a pet form of Dionysia, the feminine form of Dionysius.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Dwight — December 8, 1985
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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— a night owl
I've watched thousands of athletes. You stood out.
— sports journalist
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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