Early Life and Education of Dwight Howard: A Complete Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Dwight Howard, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Dwight Howard is a former professional basketball player, known as "Superman" for his athleticism. He is an NBA champion, eight-time All-Star, eight-time All-NBA Team selection, five-time All-Defensive Team member, and a three-time Defensive Player of the Year. He had a successful career marked by individual accolades and an NBA championship.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

December 8, 1985: Dwight Howard's Birth

On December 8, 1985, Dwight David Howard II was born. He would later be known as a professional basketball player.

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1995: Inspired by Kevin Garnett

In 1995, Kevin Garnett inspired Dwight Howard to declare for the NBA draft after high school.

2004: High School Successes and Awards

In 2004, Dwight Howard led his team to a 31-2 record and the state title, averaging 25 points, 18 rebounds, 8.1 blocks, and 3.5 assists per game as a senior. That same year, he received multiple recognitions, including the Naismith Prep Player of the Year Award, the Morgan Wootten High School Player of the Year Award, Gatorade National Player of the Year, and the McDonald's National High School Player of the Year honor.

2004: Debut in NBA 2K Series

Starting with 2004's ESPN NBA 2K5, Dwight Howard began appearing in the NBA 2K series of basketball simulation video games.

2005: Debut in NBA Live Series

Starting with 2004's NBA Live 2005, Dwight Howard began appearing in the NBA Live series.

April 2, 2006: Guest Appearance on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

On April 2, 2006, Dwight Howard made a special guest appearance on an episode of the ABC series Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.

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2011: Appearance on The Suite Life on Deck

In 2011, Dwight Howard appeared as himself on an episode of The Suite Life on Deck with Deron Williams and Kevin Love.

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2014: Featured in Documentary

In 2014, Epix featured Dwight Howard in a documentary about his life titled In the Moment.

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2018: End of NBA Live Series

The NBA Live series was canceled in 2018 following NBA Live 19.

2019: Engagement to Te'a Cooper

In 2019, Dwight Howard became engaged to WNBA player Te'a Cooper.

March 27, 2020: Death of Melissa Rios

On March 27, 2020, Melissa Rios, the mother of Dwight Howard's son David, passed away due to an epileptic seizure.

2021: Final NBA 2K Appearance

Dwight Howard's last appearance in the NBA 2K series was in 2021's NBA 2K22.

2021: Parted Ways with Te'a Cooper

In 2021, Dwight Howard and Te'a Cooper ended their relationship.

2022: Charitable Auction on 37th Birthday

On his 37th birthday in 2022, Dwight Howard raised over NT$3 million (US$97,969) through a charitable auction benefiting CountryEDU Charity Foundation and the Good Shepherd Social Welfare foundation. He also visited schools to interact with students.

2023: Finished Third on Special Forces

In 2023, Dwight Howard finished third on Special Forces: World's Toughest Test.

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September 4, 2024: Competed on Dancing with the Stars

On September 4, 2024, Dwight Howard began competing on the thirty-third season of Dancing with the Stars, partnered with Daniella Karagach.

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2024: Engagement to Amy Luciani

In 2024, Dwight Howard announced his engagement to rapper and reality star Amy Luciani.

2024: Appearance on Somebody Feed Phil

In 2024, Dwight Howard appeared in the "Taipei" episode of the Netflix docu-series Somebody Feed Phil, discussing charity work and experiencing Taiwanese and Hong Kong cuisine.

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