Superman never looked this good

Superman never looked this good

There was little doubt in Dwight Howard’s mind as to whether he should forego college coming out of Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy, after all he watched his boyhood idol, Kevin Garnett, make a successful transition from high school to the pro game in 1995.

As evidenced by his wearing of Superman’s cap during the 2008 All-Star Dunk contests, Dwight has never lacked confidence in his ability. He’s best known for aggressive defense and solid rebounding, but Howard is versatile and athletic enough offensively to play the 4 and the 5. He holds several of the “Youngest Player to do…” awards including youngest to 3000, 4000 and 5000 rebounds, youngest to average a double-double and youngest to lead the league in rebounding and blocks.

dwight_howard1In 2008-09, Howard averaged 20 and 13, but it was his presence down low and nearly three blocks per game that helped lead Orlando to the NBA Finals and earned Dwight the 2009 Defensive Player of the Year Award.

I know of no other professional athlete who is as chiseled and muscled up as Dwight Howard. Howard with his shirt off makes 95% of the male population feel inadequate — there’s a 5% douchebag factor built into my numbers. If you are into the tall, dark, handsome and like 3% body fat type of guy than Dwight’s your man. Or if you prefer short, fat and squatty we can always profile his coach Stan Van Gundy.

Dwight Howard has some big paddles

Dwight Howard has some big paddles

Dwight's big ass hands blocked 2.9 shots/game in 2008-09

Dwight's big ass hands blocked 2.9 shots/game in 2008-09

Hey ref, he's fouling me!

Hey ref, he's fouling me!

Dwight's Gun Show

Dwight's Gun Show

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