Dwight Howard is definitely not a basketball player like the others. After playing the con disguised as an octopus for an American TV show last year, Dwighty decides this time to tackle a slightly more serious subject. And yes, at 36 and still free on the market, the triple defender of the year is in the twilight of his career in the Big League, and after 18 seasons of elbowing the rackets, it is now time for the pivot to consider the sequel.
Coach, TV consultant or player agent, the possibilities offered post-NBA are multiple. However, you will understand, the classic way, thank you but no thank you for Dwight Howard. What he wants is to become… a WWE wrestler! Champion with the Lakers in 2020, eight-time all-star, three-time defender of the year, five-time member of the All-NBA First Team or even winner of the Slam Dunk Contest, the list of achievements of Dwight Howard in the NBA is as wide as his shoulders. Eighteen years after his draft by Orlando, the pivot has nothing to be ashamed of his career, quite the contrary. If he declared to deserve his place in the Hall of Fame a few days ago, Dwight does not plan to hang up the sneakers immediately. “Superman” is even still available on the free agent market but does not seem to have any concrete offers at the moment. Returning to the Lakers at the start of last season, the interior finally saw its ratings plummet following the cataclysmic season in LA
Still in good physical shape for his age, DH12 could nevertheless render some services to the racket who wants it. Athletic and experienced defender, big Dwight even starts to send some pretty bomblets behind the arc when the mood takes him. Yes, yes, you read correctly, Dwight Howard sends triples. Never far away when the situation escalates on the floor, Howard is also a great bodyguard. A skill that Dwighty would also like to put to good use if no team came to give him a chance.
Dwight Howard was a surprise participant at the WWE Tryout in Nashville today. He told me he legit wants to join the WWE one day. pic.twitter.com/LiUnNqPsdv
— Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) July 28, 2022
Present in Nashville on the sidelines of a day of trials organized by WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment), Dwight Howard therefore slipped into the skin of a pro wrestler the story of a few hours. Always in good shape when it comes to fooling around, we have seen him take the microphone in showman mode to try to warm up the fans present. Very involved and often up for the fight, “Superman” also took advantage of the moment to participate in several wrestling exercises in the ring. Definitely a good student, the pivot even took the time to chat with the coaches on site, no doubt to ask them for some advice on putting on mandals discreetly. More seriously, Dwight is actually thinking of getting into wrestling if his NBA career were to end and he does not hide it.
“I think that’s something that’s part of my future. I love WWE, I love wrestling. I hope one day I can be in this ring waving the belt. It would be amazing! »
If Dwight Howard is seriously considering a retraining in the world of wrestling, you will still have to wait before seeing DH12 in slibard around a ring. Although a big WWE fan, the pivot still gives priority to following his NBA career. Provided, however, that a franchise agrees to give it a chance.