Overview
- Dwight Howard, an eight-time All-Star and three-time Defensive Player of the Year, has been elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as a first-ballot inductee.
- The official announcement of the 2025 Hall of Fame class, which includes Carmelo Anthony, will take place during today's NCAA Final Four in San Antonio.
- Howard's career highlights include leading the Orlando Magic to the NBA Finals, winning an NBA championship with the Lakers in 2020, and earning an Olympic gold medal in 2008.
- He ranks 11th on the NBA’s all-time rebounding list and 15th in blocked shots, further solidifying his legacy as one of the league's premier centers.
- Howard has expressed a desire for Shaquille O’Neal, Kevin Garnett, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to present him at the Hall of Fame ceremony, potentially signaling a reconciliation with O’Neal after years of tension.