Dwight Howard Talks NBA 75 Snub, Ben Simmons, Re-Signing With Lakers | FULL Taylor Rooks Interview

[@BleacherReport]

Like this if Dwight Howard deserves to be on the NBA 75 list

[@SedriqueDJuan]

No Question, can’t say he’s an underachiever due to the fact that more than a few on the list haven’t accomplished what he has already achieved...regardless if he can’t shoot 3s lol

[@anubis4855]

Hes not even best 25 center ever...so ofc he aint in top 75..maybe top 150 He was good only 3 years..and never won anything...and he was just regular guy last 10 years..

[@SedriqueDJuan]

@@anubis4855 mad disrespectful, the guy alongside Harden went to the Western Conf Finals in 2014-15, his 10th yr in the league...He’s injury prone, main knock in my opinion...U can’t blame him for being caught in the middle of a transition where top tier Centers are expected to stretch the floor..didn’t win anything, Do u know how many guys on that list won nothing when leading there own teams...Melo? Paul? AI?...Melo never even reached the Finals as the guy, Dwight was the go-to guy on a NBA Finals team.

[@jaylenclement]

Not even close it’s a joke he’s not

[@jaylenclement]

@@SedriqueDJuan not only that he also took a team to the finals going thru LeBron the Celtics and he’s a 3 time dpoy

[@Johenz]

Dwight seems like he found peace with life and i love it

[@Infamous6091]

Love your comment man. I wish his ego didn’t over shadow his game because he def had A.I mentality of being the best player on the team and couldn’t settle for anthing else. I’m glad he’s humbled himself and at the end of the day he’s a NBA champ and no one can ever deny him that

[@timhughes3684]

@@Infamous6091 I’m happy someone else realizes bro was a beast

[@Infamous6091]

@@timhughes3684 of course man game recognize game. He was the closet thing to Shaq for my era 💯💯💯

[@nicholsdeshan]

Yo B/R we need more Taylor Rooks interviews she keeps the conversation going and interesting

[@jonathanergueta]

He’s all about staying positive and I’m wishing the whole world would share that way.

[@eddjones2477]

Totally agree

[@mariomm9080]

thats dumb because he can still play and be efficient and now he is ok with playing 5 minutes

[@MIGAC]

I can’t be the only person that think Dwight and Shaq should do a podcast together , it would be hilarious 😂 💯

[@Vortex__24]

@@Trust-Yourself-1st ikr

[@WhelmedButReady]

Shaq hates Dwight. If he wasn't such a bully that'd be cool

[@millardfilmore1403]

nah shaq would punk dwight too hard and often lol. As a 21 year old who started watching nba while Dwight was DOMINATING i've always respected him but shaq is shaq

[@-Ice_Cold-]

@@WhelmedButReady Why Shaq hates Dwight?

[@sergeyegiyan9577]

Dwight's easily a top-75 player and any angle shows it, he has it all 1) Personal stats: - 18 seasons, 1200 games in - averaged 16+12+1+1+2, 59% through career - averaged 21+14+2+1+3, 59% through 5-year peak - averaged 22+14+1+1+3, 59% in playoffs from 2008 to 2014 2) Personal accolades: - All-Star x8 - All-NBA x8 - All-Defensive x5 - DPOY x3 - NBA Rebounds Leader x5 - NBA Blocks Leader x2 - Five time in Top-7 of MVP voting (#5 2008, #4 2009, #4 2010, #2 2011, #7 2012) and as many people think the real MVP-2011 - #11 all-time in Rebounds - #13 all-time in Blocks - Ranks top-10 all-time among centers in Points, Rebounds, Steals, Blocks, FG%, Win Shares, PER 3) Team accolades: - NBA Champion as a great role player - NBA Finalist as the first star - NBA Conference Finalist as a star player x2 I mean he could've even been a top-50 choice for many people

[@madmax876]

Dang 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@WdnUlik2no]

Also, knocked off Lebron and a 66 win Cavaliers teamin 2009 when everybody had Lebron and Kobe in the finals and Nike had those #23 and #24 puppets.

[@farhiyafarah6768]

Facts

[@bizzyrizzy4075]

This is crazy I highly doubt Anthony Davis’ resume or D.Lillard’s resume is even close to this

[@koodaB123]

This is the difference between a podcast interview and an actual journalist interviewing someone. She is asking questions and letting them talk . Unlike Podcaster who talk over the interviewer.. great job Taylor

[@Dushawn21]

that's because the podcaster is basically the star its about using the guests to get bigger as opposed to taylor who is doing a job so its her job to listen.

[@koodaB123]

@@Dushawn21 i think the Podcaster ego is inflated and does not have media training

[@pwpstrick]

I.E. vlad 🤣

[@koodaB123]

I totally agree with that statement

[@koodaB123]

@@Dushawn21 to me Joe Rogan is the worst

[@ernestbailey2473]

Dwight make a lot of sense.I never heard him in a long interview. Much respect to him.

[@abrahamasseffa386]

Without question top 75 deserving and easily first ballot hall of fame.

[@triptychlux]

on average you need to be top 15 at your position. there is NO way there are 15 better centers💀💀

[@AB_7092]

The fact that he was the best center in the league at a point in time should guarantee HOF. Top 75 is debatable tho because guys like kyrie didn’t make it either

[@anubis4855]

Hes not even top 10 center in todays league...he isnt even top100 all time

[@reignmans]

@@AB_7092 and guys like ad and lillard made it. so... dwight is top 75 no questions asked.

[@AB_7092]

@@anubis4855 that’s cuz he’s out of his prime. Just cuz he had a short prime doesn’t take away what he did

[@juliusadeoye0722]

I just always like Dwight. He's such a great human being. He's learnt a lot in life and those experiences have matured him and made him more humble.

[@o0oo0o70]

I never knew how interesting Dwight is. First 7mins gave me so much at once. Made me respect him even more than I did as player he is.

[@Yungbeck]

Cheers for keeping Taylor in frame even when Dwight talks. Doing gods work! great interview

[@tayottt]

Hilarious. Love to see the growth of Taylor as an interviewer. She let Dwight be Dwight and the convo flowed naturally, but she still got her questions in.

[@olgooddays5795]

Watched every minute!I love Dwight so much. I always watch his interviews cause I get to understand him better than what the media portrays. He is so zen and good vibes. Taylor is a great interviewer too. They had good on screen chemistry which made this fun to watch.🔥

[@arbetkwashi]

This was amazing. Dwight is such a gem. Media really played him dirty

[@terranceburrs5832]

That was a very good interview. Taylor Rooks was amazing. Taylor and Dwight both seem like very cool, real, and down-to-earth people. I had a lot of fun watching this.

[@rodaxel7165]

Can we get a tour of Dwight's farm and garden Bleacher Report? He's an interesting guy to say the least. When you get to listen to him you ask where did all the hate come from for this dude?

[@louisfambro1319]

The media like always if they don't "like" you...

[@oluomoloju1]

Love Dwight. Really good to know him better. Great interview Taylor, awesome job.

[@Henry-fn1zw]

Luv Dwight. Such a great dude, so honest, humble, super charismatic

[@DigigodGamer]

Crazy how dwight was drafted at 18 and he was in the finals in 5 years .This man was dominate AF

[@mauricescribner7025]

What….. It took him 5 years to get to the finals….Magic Johnson went to the finals his rookie year jumped tip in Gm 6 scored 42 without Kareem and won. Dwight Howard was more of a defensive player with a horrible FT%. Never was dominant ever

[@yvans.]

@@mauricescribner7025 Rookie Magic Johnson played with prime Kareem…. But of course you left that out 😑

[@QuotableExchange]

@@mauricescribner7025 NEVER WAS DOMINANT EVER? you MUST be 16 yo lebron fan... ur tlking nonsense

[@tiismuna]

@@mauricescribner7025 You are narrow minded. To compare Magic and Dwight's rookie year and not thought the background of their team is really something. You cant talk basketball. Please..

[@41000mf]

this is an amazing interview seriously. i didn’t expect it to get so personal and meaningful, good job to taylor!

[@sharesecombs2381]

She always ask great questions, love watching your interviews Taylor Rooks!!👍😊

[@lilycooper6404]

I resonate with Dwight on so many levels..... Cool Guy

[@freelee9637]

Yo I truly salute both Taylor and Dwight on their progress. Miss Taylor its a beautiful thing to see where you are and I pray for your continue success. You really deserve and earned it Empress Rooks.

[@huckleberryhound9606]

Great perspective on the Simmons situation. Well said Dwight👍

[@barefootcatfishjones944]

You cannot tell the NBA Center Story without his name...Dwight's defensive peak was the highest ever besides Olajuwon Faxx

[@googleuser2666]

If there was more dwight howards in the world we would all be in a better place, god bless you dwight i never knew your soul shined so bright...shame on you for not setting the narrative straight!!! haha but then again thats the no ego coming to play...damn you really did you and always were content...taylor as always you do an amazing job as an interviewer, big kudos to you girl! wow dwight you really impressed me and inspired me after this!

[@noonevincecarterfan]

Much much respect to a guy who's also had such a spiritual awakening, overriding his ego and opening up his eyes, seeing the nuances of the world. He's being the change he wants to see, which is way more bright and positive than most others. Anti-narcissism is what the world needs now more than ever.

[@chaosbalanced]

where 2 minutes in and this is the best Dwight Howard Interview Ive ever seen

[@MrSuperman957]

"Who cares about a list made by people who ain't ever bounced a basketball before?" STRAIGHT FACTS!

[@itsruffoutchea6636]

This was a good show. Almost makes me wish it was 2 hours.

[@Suki-xu9xs]

His Ben Simmons point was so well articulated and said

[@alejandroharo3687]

Taylor Rooks knocked this interview out of the park 💯

[@psionic420]

Dwight, T-Mac and Vince Carter all were major snubs

[@TheIcemanthomas]

Tmac and Vince wasn’t that big of a snub. Sidney moncrief and joe dumars were bigger snubs.

[@rexter15]

Dwight Howard has high EQ, his talk is so inspirational

[@hmrhuang]

Too bad he hasn't always exhibited that high EQ on and off the court...🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@BleacherReport]

This is facts

[@Jindsing]

EQ is not real. Scientifically, it's a fraudulent concept, a fad, a convenient bandwagon, a corporate marketing scheme.

[@devenwilliams7085]

Taylor Rooks might be the best interviewer I’ve ever seen

[@JohnWick-yb3jn]

That shaq impression 😆😆😆

[@anferneec]

so good 😂

[@remytembe4249]

I have learned alot from you Dwight. Lots of positive energy oozing out from you

[@parcelohssa2243]

Dwight is such a delight. Thanks for sharing this!

[@BigBen1994]

Dwight Howard's impression of Stan Van Gundy is hilarious that would of been a great one to ask him to do.

[@Mo13uckets]

Back to back fire episodes 🔥

[@cooblur]

Master Class on the Art of Flirtation

[@khuz9909]

dwight a real good human being

[@dremactvja]

Always had mad respect for this man !

[@razormamba1729]

as a lakers fan i hated it when he left the lakers to join Houston. but he became one of favorite players ever being a role player and one of the realest people in the nba

[@ChoppedByTPodcast]

If you think Dwight Howard isn’t one of the most dominant centers in NBA history, you spend more time on Twitter looking at memes

[@NigerianBaller]

Dwight was a monster, I loved his game and wanted to play just like him

[@lavonnealexander6936]

Dudes genetics is insane. He is still big asf, just like when he came into league.

[@ChoppedByTPodcast]

@@lavonnealexander6936 NAw frfrfr

[@dubraefox8938]

TAYLOR is a great interviewer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BigBen1994]

Kwame Brown and Dwight Howard conversation would be amazing 💯💪🏾✊🏾🔥

[@AFishWithTeeth09]

It’ll happen for sure once Dwight retires. The NBA and it’s affiliates hate Kwame for speaking out right now so that wouldn’t do Dwight any favors from a contract standpoint

[@merveilles3599]

Dwight is a real gentleman ! Very smart and positive

[@controversialmann5345]

Dwights prolly da heart and soul of the team on and off the court we really missed his energy last year.

[@sandeshmathew]

What a great soul. We love you Dwight 💜💛

[@windermere2330]

I highly recommend Checkers fries! I don’t live near a Checkers or Rally’s but you can find the fries in the freezer section at the grocery. They’re really good!

[@41000mf]

right on!

[@teddyj5944]

There seasoned fries. Nothing special about them

[@CREEDO.]

55:28 BRUH LMFAOOOOOOO DWIGHT A REAL ONE BRO

[@jeffreyspence3292]

Dwight is killing this first date

[@edhooper1421]

Lmaooo 😅

[@thekingsplacegospeldjc4847]

Hmmmm😲🤔

[@josephmouaya24]

Can't stop watching...

[@kasino24k71]

Dwight is definitely in the top 75 💯..:they wild for that snub

[@dubraefox8938]

Dwight has become so mature… I love him!!!!

[@mohamedbarkadle2542]

Nice to hear Howard talk. Smart guy.

[@ChrisJones-cu7mb]

Dwight always bn one of my top 2 favorite players and he was doing his thang for a while in tha league and STILL playing!

[@lee3443]

his take on ben was just too perfect

[@jeanmiess2625]

Taylor Rooks ... 😍🔥

[@ashunt29]

He is more calming than I thought.

[@jnotdplaw]

Wow, this guy is a Superman. Great great perspective and inspiring.

[@rudyjobe498]

Great job by the lovely Taylor Rooks- this has been such a fantastic interview.

[@sejiroagosa]

This Was Great…Dwight Is Really A Good Brotha

[@gerryclarito212]

Taylor Rooks is a good listener

[@luisdealba4126]

@ 28:50 ... Stephen A "Bald Head" Smith 😂😂

[@jessywright293]

This is a great interview bro

[@emperorlivion]

really he is top 50...the snub is wild. and I am not his biggest fan with the extra curriculars

[@DWEthiopia]

Yeah he got snubbed IMO. I wouldn't say Top 50 for me but Top 75 for sure.

[@hassanrasheid4618]

I totally Believe Dwight could put up 20-13 if he got 35 minutes a game. He lost some athletic ability but still is elite.

[@marcocameron1046]

I agree

[@javianjohnson8746]

I’m only here for Taylor Rooks and TAYLOR ROOKS ONLY 😤

[@ronnieochero]

Dwight is in a great space!!!

[@devon8trillionaire]

That Shaq impersonation 😂😂😂

[@janicepowell813]

Great interview Dwight!

[@kwilliams9705]

Taylor is on it. Doing a great job. I support.

[@CREEDO.]

*this whole interview boutta become a meme i’m calling it*

[@KINGJROC1979]

Howard know what he's talking about with them checkers / rallys fries lol

[@ga20904]

You crazy Bruh the best fries are at McDonalds 0:47

[@Mrballerize]

"Spread Love" @ 32:25 was a song by Take 6. I'm assuming Dwight might have remembered the song subconsciously.

[@KnowKolin]

He’s right, 80% of what Stephen A. Smith about black players is negative. The black community would like to put him for sale! S/O to Dwight for being a great interview!

[@michelangelooliver2590]

ON GOD

[@lavonnealexander6936]

Because that’s what sells in media

[@KnowKolin]

@@lavonnealexander6936 it’s a damn shame

[@bismarckdetroit9709]

this was a great watch keep it up sis

[@kedawitkedawi3611]

Men how honest and positive. Very very very attractive and respectful

[@-We.All.Gone.Eat-]

54:36 the main reason I like Dwight. Genuine guy.

[@billuagoldyck9718]

Dwight seems like a really good guy.

[@545047]

She was really feeling that Shaq impression 😂😂

[@MyLife3300]

His prime was Outstanding in a league with a prime Kobe and LeBron for about three years he was the best player in the Game

[@milliondolla_sse4764]

COTTON CANDY GRAPES REALLY IS UNDERRATED 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@vonversace]

Got them on wpb,Florida was the 1st time tasting them, very good.

[@DC-zj4ov]

Where can I get some??? Please and Thank you

[@milliondolla_sse4764]

@@DC-zj4ov aye bro idk where you live but if you have like a Whole Foods or like shoprite near you , they be having it on deck lol

[@jasononeil7970]

Checkers is absolute 🔥🔥🔥

[@Da_Realest_of_Men]

It's crazy how humble and soft spoken Dwight is. Imagine if he was more serious in basketball and wasn't joking all the time. The media really did him dirty with the narrative put on him

[@dryll2trill]

Ben Simmons first interview since losing to the Hawks is going to be with Taylor Rooks. Calling it now.

[@dcannon0811]

Taylor fine and she know sports frfr

[@NigerianBaller]

Wright's Shaq impression is on point 😂😂

[@trustinhim1987]

Howard is different when he's not on the court, he's actually likeable

[@itsruffoutchea6636]

Man .......Rallys/Checkers fries are so good the had to start selling them in grocery stores. Seasoned and not bland good ass hell no ketchup needed.

[@politehammer9714]

Spread Love ... by The group Take 6 💯🖤!

[@sarunaskvederas430]

Always i like this player no matter what he makes many things and he will be hall of famer one day for sure :)

[@shopmastarwanda]

Dwight is living in heaven 🤣🤣🤣

[@oluomoloju1]

Great interview Taylor.

[@BleacherReport]

Is Dwight right about Ben Simmons?

[@elmichellangelo]

He was absolutely right. Doc and Embiid shouldn't have brought it publicly. Ben's haven't done that one the situation but Embiid, man he is too much. And Now they think Jaylen Brown will change anything? Lol.

[@user-rd4wy9ck9f]

Hell yeah he’s right!!

[@zber9043]

Absolutely.

[@mangoriozq]

Solid job Taylor on the interview, from Kenya 🇰🇪. Awesome how you switch up your questions to your guests depending on what they say, so the interview doesn't sound pre-canned etc. Dwight, that NBA community dough you're talking about, bring it to the motherland dawg ;). The rest of the world doesn't understand as well as the Chinese do that Africa is legit on the come up, so not only can the money go a *much* longer way, you also *easily* get 10x your investment in less than a decade.