Former NBA champion Dwight Howard has announced his retirement from basketball - just days after filing for divorce from wife Amber. Howard, an eight-time All-Star, revealed he is calling it a career on Thursday in an emotional post on Instagram. Howard explained that he was inspired to keep playing until the age of 40 after watching other players do the same, before adding: 'But now I believe my duty will be to pass it down to the next generation.' Former NBA champion Dwight Howard has announced his retirement from basketballHoward has retired amid his bitter divorce from wife Amber, also known as Amy LucianiHoward was selected by the Orlando Magic with the No. Howard took to the comments with an infinity emoji, a red heart emoji, and a lock and key emoji.

Source: Daily Mail March 12, 2026 22:42 UTC