“I am overwhelmed with gratitude and emotion, reflecting on my journey with the Orlando Magic.” Dwight Howard shared his feelings for the Magic. It was during his speech while getting inducted into the Orlando Magic Hall of Fame, an honor that came as a surprise even to him. The ceremony, held before a game against his former team, the Lakers, saw a packed Kia Center filled with fans celebrating his storied career. Howard, visibly emotional, reflected, “Those tears today were tears of JOY.” For him, it was the culmination of a journey that started when he was the No. 1 pick in the 2004 draft.
During his time with the Magic, Howard became one of the greatest assets for the franchise. Over eight seasons, he led the team to an NBA Finals appearance and three consecutive Defensive Player of the Year awards. Moreover, he ended up playing in 7 teams throughout his career in the league, which landed him with a total career earning of $245 Million (according to spotrac). But it was his bond with his teammates that made the time with Orlando special for Dwight. Well, since it was his first team, it seems like he learnt a lot of lessons from his more experienced teammates.
Recently, Howard reunited with former teammates from Above the Rim. When Keith Bogans joined the group, the conversation turned nostalgic and playful. Howard claimed, “You took me to the other place. The other place, but the place you spend a lot of money at, and you throw the money at.” Moreover, he also pointed out how young he was when he was just drafted into the NBA. Well, Steve Francis revealed that he “bought that White Phantom out there” to clear any doubts.
Feb 15, 2020; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Los Angeles Lakers player Dwight Howard puts on a Superman costume in the slam dunk contest during NBA All Star Saturday Night at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Quinn Harris-USA TODAY Sports
However, here comes the big reveal! Howard claimed, “He showed me all the cars. That’s why I ended up going to get 95 cars!” However, Keith Bogans tried to back out, saying, “I was gone by then”. Dwight was not going to let him get out of this. So, he quickly interjected, “You was gone, but you had already did your work.” Interestingly, he didn’t reveal what exactly Bogans did; he simply stated,” You showed me a lot of work back in the day.” Well, whatever they taught him, it is part of experiences that shaped Dwight’s journey.
Dwight Howard’s $2.1 Million Car Collection
So, did Dwight Howard really buy 95 cars? Well, probably not. But here’s the thing: his car collection is still pretty impressive! Ever wondered what kind of cars a former NBA star with a $140 million net worth might drive? Let’s take a closer look.
First up, the Bentley Mulsanne. Sure, it’s the cheapest in his collection, but at around $304,670, it’s anything but ‘cheap.’ Powered by a 6.75-liter V8 engine, this beauty can hit 60 mph in just five seconds. Not too shabby, right?
Then, there’s the Rolls-Royce Ghost. For about $315,000, this sedan offers more luxury than most of us could dream of. The car has a powerful V12 engine! It can go from 0 to 60 mph in just over four seconds!
But wait, it gets even cooler. Howard also owns the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, a massive SUV that costs around $346,850. Standing at 6’10″, Howard needed something spacious, and this SUV delivers. It also packs a punch with 571 horsepower.
If off-roading is more your style, Howard’s Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6X6, priced at $511,612, might just be the vehicle for you. With six wheels and a 5.5-liter V8 engine, it’s a beast of a vehicle as well.
And the crown jewel? The Knight XV. At $629,000, this bulletproof SUV isn’t just a car but a fortress on wheels. With all these cars, his collection comes to a total of $2.1 million! Quite the collection, huh?
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