Overview
- Black Fortress and Dwight Howard confirmed the deal on social media with the club posting an announcement and Howard posting a video saying he will come to Tbilisi and that he plans to join the team in October.
- News outlets and the club have not released the length or financial terms of Howard’s contract, and coverage differs on whether Black Fortress competes in Georgia’s top Superliga or a lower division.
- Howard is 40 and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2025, and his recent international stops include Taiwan, Puerto Rico and the BIG3, so this continues his post-NBA journeyman career rather than signaling an NBA return.
- His arrival is likely to boost ticket sales, sponsorship interest and media attention for a relatively obscure Georgian club even as questions remain about how much he will play and the team’s competitive level.
- What to watch next is Howard’s October arrival, an official league confirmation of Black Fortress’s divisional status, and any released contract terms that will clarify whether this is a short-term promotional signing or a longer playing commitment.