Dwight Howard
Awards & Honours
25
Awards Won
4
Honours
4
Rankings
4
Covers
3
Records
Dwight Howard's career is defined by unparalleled defensive dominance and a historic Hall of Fame trajectory. He is the only player to win three consecutive NBA Defensive Player of the Year awards, a testament to his shot-blocking and rebounding prowess. His 2008 Olympic gold medal as part of the Redeem Team and his 2020 NBA championship with the Lakers bookend a career that saw him lead the league in rebounds five times and blocks twice. Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2025, Howard's legacy as one of the greatest centers of his generation is secure.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Induction
Inducted as an individual player and as a member of the 2008 U.S. Olympic team.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Induction
Recognized for his contributions to basketball in his home state.
Key to the City of Atlanta
Awarded for his community service and athletic achievements.
Orlando Magic Franchise Records
Holds franchise records for career rebounds (8,072), blocks (1,344), and games played (621).
Rankings & Lists
NBA 75th Anniversary Team
Top 25 NBA Players Under 25
Top 10 NBA Centers
All-Time NBA All-Star Team
Magazine Covers
Sports Illustrated
2008-02-18
Superman: Dwight Howard's Rise to MVP Level
ESPN The Magazine
2009-12-01
The King of the East
SLAM Magazine
2004-12-01
The Future
GQ
2011-01-01
Dwight Howard: The NBA's Most Dominant and Funniest Player
Records & Feats
Only player to win three consecutive NBA Defensive Player of the Year awards
Howard won the award in 2009, 2010, and 2011, a feat unmatched in NBA history.
Most consecutive double-doubles in a single season (40)
Howard recorded 40 straight double-doubles during the 2010–11 season, an NBA record.
One of three players to record 30 points and 30 rebounds in a game
Howard achieved this on April 18, 2010, joining Wilt Chamberlain and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.