38 points and 25 rebounds: Dwight Howard stuns in ‘crazy’ Taiwanese Pro League debut

Dwight Howard could now not be an NBA celebrity, however that hasn’t stopped him from stuffing the stat sheet elsewhere.

The eight-time All-Star and 2020 NBA Champion made his debut in Taiwan’s T1 League on Saturday, and didn’t disappoint.

The veteran collected 38 factors, 25 rebounds, 9 assists, and 9 blocks within the Taoyuan Leopards 120–115 win over New Taipei CTBC DEA.

Howard was named the participant of the sport for the displaying as he helped Taoyuan come again from a double-digit deficit early within the fourth quarter.

Howard shot 14 of 32 from the sphere, and even netted two photographs from behind the arc. Additionally, the massive man acted as a strong ball handler when crucial and was in a position to run efficient decide and rolls.

Howard has performed for seven totally different groups over his 18-year NBA profession, and averaged 6.2 factors and 5.9 rebounds throughout 60 video games with the Los Angeles Lakers in the course of the 2021-22 season.

In October, the 36-year previous informed Fox Sports’ Shannon Sharpe he hopes to play one last NBA season, and particularly talked about taking part in with the Golden State Warriors. Howard talked about setting screens for 3-point savant Stephen Curry in addition to mentoring the Warriors’ younger middle, James Wiseman.

“I would love to play season 19 and go out on top,” Howard stated.

“I would definitely love to do that. That would be amazing — and get a parade like I deserve.”

This article first appeared on The New York Postand was reproduced with permission.