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Juwan Howard's 2008-09 Bobcats Stint
8 Oct
Summary
- Howard joined the Charlotte Bobcats in the 2008-09 season.
- He played 39 games for Charlotte, averaging 4.4 points.
- Howard concluded his 19-season career with 1,208 games played.
During the 2008-09 NBA season, veteran forward Juwan Howard joined the Charlotte Bobcats after being waived by the Denver Nuggets. Howard, a former lottery pick from Michigan, was in his 15th NBA season at the time of his arrival in Charlotte.
In 39 games for the Bobcats, Howard contributed 4.4 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 0.6 assists per contest, playing an average of 11.5 minutes. His tenure with Charlotte was a brief chapter in a long and distinguished career.
Howard went on to play four more seasons, including stints with the Portland Trail Blazers and three with the Miami Heat, concluding his playing career after 19 seasons and 1,208 games. His most notable season was his second year, when he was an All-Star and made the All-NBA Third Team with the Washington Bullets, averaging 22.1 points and 8.1 rebounds. Post-playing career, Howard entered coaching and is currently an assistant for the Brooklyn Nets.
