2026年3月12日, 2026年3月12日, 德怀特·霍华德从篮球队退休, Dwight Howard retired from basketball on March 12, 2026, after an 18-year career, citing the game’s natural end despite still feeling capable.

德怀特·霍华德于2026年3月12日正式退出职业篮球赛, 结束了18年的职业生涯, 包括5个全NBA第一队荣誉奖, 3个年度防御球员奖, Dwight Howard has officially retired from professional basketball on March 12, 2026, concluding an 18-year career that included five All-NBA First Team honors, three Defensive Player of the Year awards, and an NBA championship with the Lakers in 2020. 虽然他上个NBA赛季是2021-22年,但他退休前在台湾T1联盟打过球。 Though his last NBA season was 2021–22, he played in Taiwan’s T1 League before retiring. 霍华德于2025年被引入奈史密斯名人大厅,他引用了这场游戏,尽管他仍然感到有能力,但实际上已经退休了。 Howard, inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame in 2025, cited the game having effectively retired him despite still feeling capable. 他对球迷和批评者表示感谢,并反思他与奥兰多魔术公司、休斯顿火箭公司和湖人公司的合作时间。 He expressed gratitude to fans and critics, reflecting on his time with the Orlando Magic, Houston Rockets, and Lakers. 霍华德宣布计划关注家庭、社区推广以及全球“D12日”倡议, Howard announced plans to focus on family, community outreach, and a global “D12 Day” initiative starting monthly on the 12th to perform random acts of kindness. 他也取笑分享他完整故事的纪录片。 He also teased a documentary sharing his full story.