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Dwight David Howard II (born December 8, 1985) is an American professional basketball player. Nicknamed "Superman" for his athletic prowess, he was 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.
The 2008–09 Orlando Magic season was the 20th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Led by 23-year-old center Dwight Howard, the team finished the regular season with a 59–23 record, the most wins since the 1995–96 season.
The 2007–08 Orlando Magic season was their 19th season in the National Basketball Association.Led by 22-year-old center Dwight Howard, the Magic finished the season with a 52–30 record, finishing first-place in the Southeast Division and advancing to the Eastern Conference Semi-finals where they were eliminated by the Detroit Pistons in 5 games.
The inclusion of Carter, in conjunction with the emergence of rising star Dwight Howard not only provided the Magic with a seasoned NBA superstar to complement Howard's abilities and augment team synergy, but the concomitant indispensability of Carter's experienced skillset also helped grace the team with a veteran presence.
Howard welcomed his first child, Braylon, on Nov. 18, 2007, with his partner at the time, Royce Reed, who was a cheerleader for the Orlando Magic when Howard was on the team.
Dwight Howard reportedly alienated his Charlotte Hornets teammates, keeping up with a trend that has followed the scrutinized center throughout his career.
The Magic again won 59 games and the division title during the 2009–10 season, in which they relinquished Hedo Türkoğlu to the Toronto Raptors and acquired 8-time All-Star and NBA veteran Vince Carter from the New Jersey Nets. Standout player, Dwight Howard won Defensive Player of the Year for the second straight year.
Lakers owner Jeanie Buss appeared on Dwight Howard's podcast and said the team could've won more NBA titles if Howard and others had stayed after the 2020 championship.