There are a number of former NBA stars who are playing basketball overseas now, including Dwight Howard.
Howard, who won a championship with the Los Angeles Lakers toward the end of his career, has found great success playing basketball in Taiwan.
But that doesn’t mean he won’t count out the possibility of re-entering the league.
According to NBA reporter and Sacramento Kings insider Mark Haynes, Howard recently said, “I’m not retired from the NBA just yet, and I would love to help the Sacramento Kings contend for a title.”
Dwight Howard on possibly returning to the NBA next season:
“I’m not retired from the NBA just yet, and I would love to help the Sacramento Kings contend for a title.”
Should Sacramento sign him? 🤔
Via. @markhaynesnba pic.twitter.com/Y4QKVXT2Up
— NBA Buzz (@OfficialNBABuzz) June 6, 2023
This isn’t the only comment that Howard has made about the league since leaving the US.
He has actually generated a lot of buzz for comments about the playoffs, particular players, and the state of the league.
However, this is his most direct comment about him possibly playing again in the Association.
He last played for the Lakers in 2021-22, although he was only on the floor about 16 minutes a game and averaged 6.2 points.
When the Lakers didn’t re-sign him, he decided to try his luck overseas and has done very well for himself.
The idea of him returning to the Kings, or any team, isn’t too far-fetched.
But it’s also not very likely as he is 37 years old and has become injury-prone over the years.
Even on a veteran’s minimum contract, it likely wouldn’t be worth it for most teams.
The pressure and workload in Taiwan aren’t as hard on Howard, allowing him to play frequently and produce a lot of points.
But would that be the case if he came back to the NBA?
No matter what happens, one thing is clear: Howard has become an expert at creating the sort of quotes that constantly keeps him in the headlines.
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