Early Life and Education of Juwan Howard: A Complete Timeline
How education and upbringing influenced the life of Juwan Howard. A timeline of key moments.
Juwan Howard is an American basketball coach and former player. He played in the NBA for several teams, including the Washington Bullets/Wizards, Miami Heat, and Dallas Mavericks. He won two NBA championships with the Miami Heat (2012) and the Dallas Mavericks (2011). Howard transitioned to coaching after his playing career, serving as an assistant coach for the Miami Heat. From 2019 to 2024, he was the head coach of the Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team. He later joined the Brooklyn Nets as an assistant coach in 2024.
February 7, 1973: Juwan Howard's Birth
On February 7, 1973, Juwan Howard was born. He is an American professional basketball coach and former player.
1988: Emerging as a Blue Chip Recruit
In 1988, at the start of his sophomore year, 15-year-old Juwan Howard was already regarded as a highly coveted blue chip recruit in Chicago.
July 1990: Projected Signing with Michigan
By the end of July 1990, Juwan Howard was projected to sign with the University of Michigan.
1990: Selects Michigan; Grandmother's Death
In 1990, Juwan Howard selected Michigan, and hours later, his grandmother passed away from a heart attack, leading him to move in with his high school coach.
1990: Home Visit by Michigan Coaches
In 1990, during an in-home visit, Juwan Howard's grandmother hosted Michigan head coach Steve Fisher and his assistants for dinner, emphasizing her influence on his life.
October 15, 1991: Michigan Celebrates Midnight Madness
On October 15, 1991, Michigan celebrated Midnight Madness, with early discussions suggesting that at least four of the five freshmen, including Juwan Howard, would start before the season concluded.
1991: Coveted Blue Chip Recruit
By 1991, Juwan Howard was already expected to be a coveted blue chip recruit.
1991: Joins the Fab Five
In 1991, Juwan Howard joined Chris Webber, Jalen Rose, Jimmy King, and Ray Jackson to form the Fab Five at Michigan. They all served as regular starters during their freshman and sophomore years.
1991: Joins Fab Five at Michigan
In 1991, Juwan Howard joined the Michigan Wolverines as part of the Fab Five recruiting class.
February 5, 1992: Birth of son, Juwan Howard Jr.
On February 5, 1992, Juwan Howard's son, Juwan Howard Jr., was born to Markita Blyden.
1992: NCAA Tournament Finals Appearance
In 1992, Juwan Howard, as part of the Fab Five, reached the finals of the NCAA tournament with the Michigan Wolverines.
1992: Fab Five's First Season
In 1992, the Fab Five started regularly for the Wolverines during their freshman year.
1993: Tryout for United States national basketball team
After the 1993 season, Webber and Howard were invited to try out for the United States national basketball team that would compete at the 1993 World University Games and Under-22 World Championships.
1993: Second NCAA Tournament Finals Appearance
In 1993, Juwan Howard and the Fab Five reached the NCAA tournament finals for the second consecutive year.
1993: Fab Five's Second Season
In 1993, the Fab Five continued to start regularly for the Wolverines during their sophomore year.
1994: NBA Draft Announcement
In 1994, Juwan Howard announced his intention to enter the NBA draft, following which Jalen Rose also declared for the draft. Howard, despite being short of his University of Michigan degree, committed to fulfilling his promise to his grandmother to earn his diploma.
1994: Appeared in Hoop Dreams
In 1994, Juwan Howard appeared in the basketball film Hoop Dreams.
1994: University Graduation
In 1994, Juwan Howard graduated with his academic class, fulfilling a promise to his grandmother. He completed his final course hours through summer classes and independent study during the NBA off-season, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from Michigan.
November 9, 1996: Appeared in Hang Time episode
On November 9, 1996, Juwan Howard appeared in season 2 "Son-in-Law" episode of Hang Time.
August 15, 1999: Appeared in Arli$$ episode
On August 15, 1999, Juwan Howard appeared in "The Art of Give and Take" episode of Arli$$
1999: Appeared in The West Wing
In 1999, Juwan Howard had a small role in The West Wing, playing a former Duke basketball player.
February 22, 2001: Trade to Dallas Mavericks
On February 22, 2001, Juwan Howard was traded by the Washington Wizards, along with Obinna Ekezie and Calvin Booth, to the Dallas Mavericks for Laettner, Loy Vaught, Etan Thomas, Hubert Davis, Courtney Alexander and $3 million.
February 21, 2002: Trade to Denver Nuggets
On February 21, 2002, Juwan Howard was traded by the Mavericks with Donnell Harvey, Hardaway and a 2002 first-round pick to the Denver Nuggets for Raef LaFrentz, Avery Johnson, Van Exel and Tariq Abdul-Wahad.
July 6, 2002: Marriage to Jenine Wardally
On July 6, 2002, Juwan Howard married Jenine Wardally.
July 16, 2003: Signed with Orlando Magic
On July 16, 2003, Juwan Howard signed a five-year, $28 million contract as a free agent with the Orlando Magic.
June 29, 2004: Trade to Houston Rockets
On June 29, 2004, Juwan Howard and Magic teammates McGrady, Tyronn Lue and Reece Gaines were traded to the Houston Rockets for Steve Francis, Cuttino Mobley, and Kelvin Cato.
2005: Appeared in Beyond the Glory episode
In 2005, Juwan Howard appeared in the season 5 (2005) "Michigan's Fab 5" episode of Beyond the Glory.
June 14, 2007: Traded to Minnesota Timberwolves
On June 14, 2007, Juwan Howard was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Mike James and Justin Reed.
October 29, 2007: Waived by Timberwolves
On October 29, 2007, Juwan Howard was waived by the Minnesota Timberwolves after reaching a contractual buyout agreement for $10 million spread over four years.
October 30, 2007: Agreed to Terms with Dallas Mavericks
On October 30, 2007, Juwan Howard agreed to terms with the Dallas Mavericks, but was not able to officially sign until the next day when he cleared waivers.
October 3, 2008: Rejoined Denver Nuggets
On October 3, 2008, Juwan Howard rejoined the Denver Nuggets.
December 12, 2008: Signed with Charlotte Bobcats
On December 12, 2008, Juwan Howard signed with the Charlotte Bobcats.
2011: Appeared in The Fab Five documentary
In 2011, Juwan Howard appeared in the documentary The Fab Five, produced by his Michigan teammate Jalen Rose.
