Dwight Howard Speaks On How Crazy His Year Has Been

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Dwight Howard has been through a lot in 2020.

Dwight Howard's career has been an interesting one, to say the least. The Lakers big man has bounced around the league since his days in Orlando, although now, it's clear that he has found a home in L.A. in his second go-round with the team. He has been the perfect role player for the team and it seems as though he has what it takes to give this team a championship, even if it's not in a superstar role.

Despite this success, his season has come with trials and tribulations. A few months ago, the mother of his six-year-old child passed away. This was around the same time as Kobe's passing, which hit Howard on a deep level. As he told Shams Charania, the events of the last few months have been a source of pain and reflection.

Dwight Howard Speaks On How Crazy His Year Has Been
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“This year has been one of the craziest years that I’ve ever experienced in life,” Howard said. “It’s been good, it’s been bad, it’s been ugly, it’s been torture. It’s been every kind of emotion that you could possibly deal with. The good thing about it is throughout everything that has happened, not once have I ever thought about giving up or quitting. We’re almost at the finish line. It’s been awesome to go through this journey. Life is a crazy journey. Through it all, for me, instead of complaining and sulking in defeat, just stay strong and true to yourself.

Howard has done a fantastic job dealing with these emotions and it's great to see him having such a great bounce-back year. With the Finals going down on Wednesday, we're sure he'll be excited to get that first ring.

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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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