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Retired NBA Star Dwight Howard Expands His Empire Beyond Basketball
7 Oct
Summary
- Appeared in films, TV shows, and reality competitions since retiring from NBA
- Hosts podcast discussing culture and lifestyle issues
- Developing documentary on his basketball career
In the years since retiring from the NBA, former basketball star Dwight Howard has been expanding his horizons beyond the court. The former NBA champion, Olympic gold medalist, and eight-time All-Star has been actively pursuing opportunities in the entertainment industry.
Over the past few years, Howard has appeared in several films, including the basketball romantic comedy "Just Wright" and the action thriller "The Equalizer 2." He has also had TV credits in shows like "Black-ish," "Never Have I Ever," and "The Odd Couple." Additionally, Howard competed on the 32nd season of "Dancing With The Stars" and the sixth season of "The Masked Singer" as a purple octopus.
Aside from his on-screen ventures, Howard hosts the podcast "Above The Rim with D12," where he often delves into discussions about culture and lifestyle issues, going beyond just sports. The former Los Angeles Laker is also developing a documentary with Hearst to recount his illustrious basketball career.
Howard continues to be represented by The Gym Agency and his manager and business partner, Mujaahid Abdul-Baasit. The duo are working on a number of ventures, including their production and media banner, "Out of the Box."
