10 Things Dwight Howard Can't Live Without | GQ Sports

There are a few things Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard can't live without when he travels. From his chakra sage and his sound bowl to a giant Rose Quartz crystal and an X-Box, these are Dwight Howard's travel essentials.
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[@rishanktripathy3574]

If Dwight wasn't an NBA player, he would own an Astrology shop.

[@hugosantos989]

He's the biggest white 15 year old girl ever apparently, would never guess

[@furious1777]

alongside kyrie

[@Charlie-rx8tt]

@@hugosantos989 races

[@OhhFocal]

@@hugosantos989 pick up a bible "big man"

[@darkzz6887]

@@hugosantos989 shea butter ain’t for white girls

[@Oteopsik]

Dwight is the definition of good vibes

[@pesky716]

SVG would disagree

[@Anonymous-ux8ku]

@@pesky716 who dat

[@vinson5757]

@@Anonymous-ux8ku Steve van Gundy his ex coach

[@pesky716]

@@Anonymous-ux8ku Stan Van Gundy

[@pesky716]

@@vinson5757 Stan

[@trangkev]

After his basketball days are over he should go into acting or commentating. He is funny and charismatic.

[@enargy5890]

Agree!

[@linjunhong2005]

he smells good....no doubt...

[@verdiernoyama9681]

he played in Liv and Maddy and I think zack and cody

[@melvinlui]

he's just a mini shaq to be honest lol

[@tw3638]

I think he just flamboyant

[@QxeeN.]

Didn’t know his personality and passions were so deep. Dwight is such a good guy. Great personality. Great vibes.

[@ejay2075]

This is why kobe couldn't deal with him because Dwight doesn't know when to be serious and turn it off

[@vondiasufracara3524]

Deep 😆

[@SWard-oe8oj]

@@ejay2075 stfu, Kobe was cool with Dwight later. He was supposed to assist Dwight's dunk in the dunk contest

[@wukaizhi8242]

Dwight is so underrated and disrespected by fans today. People forget how great he was during the 2009 playoff. Dude led a magic team over LBJ and battled head to head with prime Kobe. Multiple DPOY, straight dominance. Shame on the NBA that he wasn't a top-75

[@jhonatanmiranda5289]

he's wack

[@jdunc3789]

@@jhonatanmiranda5289 ya momma

[@nickn9244]

He’s not a top 75 riding off a few good years

[@Max-me9ol]

@@jhonatanmiranda5289 yea 3 time dpoys usually arent good at basketball right? Youre probably better.

[@pinswade]

@@nickn9244 a few good years? You tripping, Dwight is a first ballot hall of famer.

[@JanashJones5]

he hit that “shae butter, baby”😭🤞🏽

[@NotYourAverageTyler]

Praying for 4K by Christmas Day 🎚🎚🎄

[@monty3281]

u aint know? he the one that taught ari how to hit them notes

[@Dreqsa]

Ari’s album front to back is 🔥🔥

[@bulletproofboulevard]

he did frr 😣

[@dontworry7979]

It’s *shea butter

[@TheEastside661]

I’ll never understand how people can dislike Dwight, seems like a genuinely good dude! Shout out to Dwight, we’re happy to have you back in Los Angeles.

[@gusiongod5103]

cuz dwight is sus

[@69metersbelow25]

@@gusiongod5103 So is Uranus

[@outofthisworld6305]

Bec of shaq.

[@joe.limbus]

@@gusiongod5103 I literally said this in my head then saw this right after💀

[@korus3794]

Cuz he blocked troy☹️

[@kaash1876]

It’s really hard to hate on Dwight, this video just shows how down to earth he is

[@JeremiDziedzic]

Nice to know, Dwight.

[@isaiahpaul-cole1112]

Dwight Howard needs to be in more commercials, someone sign y’a boiiii

[@evanstanley5864]

Thought the exact same thing

[@MrE_]

He a character for sure. He could easily be an actor if he tried it

[@jiminjimin6339]

him and LeBron gotta do a remake in that McDonald's commercial

[@xbreezy9843]

Yes lol that Shea butter jingle was it yo

[@AmirA-qo3jv]

@@xbreezy9843 😂

[@2cleeng]

Can’t lie that bowl sound soothing as fu$& lol

[@youraveragecommenter9277]

Fax

[@josemedina7026]

Fax

[@jhonsonvelasco9845]

Fax

[@KyanKendallMusic]

Fax

[@smeat0n32]

Fax

[@BigBeauBrown]

Polite Howard

[@FreshCreativeFrog25]

Dwight has one of the best personalities I’ve come across. His energy is so positive and just such a good vibe!!! I wish more people were like this

[@Ardns]

Look at Howard of Dwight man his vibes are so inspirational

[@tipp3x_84]

ahhahha look at him man so inspirational

[@NotYourAverageTyler]

Praying for 4K by Christmas Day 🤞🏽🤞🏽

[@NOAHRICHZ]

@flightreacts

[@jamaalsandy2321]

We know u watch flight🤣👌🏾

[@SuperRobertoClemente]

And apparently... his many scents! Sage me bro!

[@MurphGOE]

This man burns sage, reads the Holy Bible, collects crystals, and uses sound bowls? My man all over the map.

[@joachim7]

😂😂😂😂

[@MrCapp23]

Lost

[@JG-bn1kp]

Fr don’t come to my door with that sage😂😂

[@joachim7]

@@JG-bn1kp the sage clearly not working for the Lakers.

[@chikae5855]

literally😭😭

[@elviracatherinetalaoc2070]

Dwight seems like an approachable person, just by the way he talked.

[@Jenaeworld]

This is my first time hearing him say more than one sentence and OMG I love him! 🥺 He’s literally magnetic 🙏🏾

[@w7n424]

Dwight’s hair got him looking like one of those Star Wars characters nowadays 😂

[@ol3k44]

Ki-Adi-Howard

[@muhammedsatici17]

Looks like kid buu

[@wedzera]

Jar Jar Binks 😂😂

[@liamliam7191]

Did not expect him to have this chill/zen personality - I love it!

[@danielgteaching1377]

I think this is just the one he is running with for a while.

[@the77th]

@@danielgteaching1377 always been like this…..

[@akupema1477]

Dwight is such a great guy for real. You can’t hate this big guy

[@djsilverrush]

There is a video where Darko Milicic speaks about the time he was in NBA, about dirty talk players, crybaby players (Love), but when he mentioned Dwight he said all the best like "That guy is a good guy, good person and well raised human. He should be example of goodness."

[@Based_Alcatraz]

Yo can you link the video?

[@usagidubu_]

"I'm always smiling on the court" *Gets ejected in 11 mins*

[@kosmique]

*leaves smiling*

[@anothertallbruv8665]

It's because of the sensitive refs

[@violetraven7464]

@@anothertallbruv8665 fax

[@smelltheglove1726]

There is a contradiction here, Dwight get's ejected and was widely considered to be a locker room cancer on many teams

[@usagidubu_]

@@smelltheglove1726 Joel Embiid said he's the best teammate he's ever had idk what you talking bout

[@thuggathuggababy]

idk how you could hate bro seem like a bright dude

[@phenyosebolecwe6383]

Just ask AD 😈

[@ryancruz2459]

@@phenyosebolecwe6383 💀💀

[@Mak2Grim]

and i’m homophobic

[@phenyosebolecwe6383]

@@Mak2Grim pause

[@pesky716]

Ask his teammates and coaches

[@Angel_HippieCityHealing]

This was my favorite so far. He just makes you feel like hugging people.💕✨

[@tevingordon5817]

I just love this man. He has charisma, uniqueness & talent 🔥

[@heath3175]

“They let me sage the whole facility” says the 3 time dpoy

[@dorj46]

He easily a TOP 75 of all time, them people are tripping

[@perkyharvin4437]

People forget how dominant he was at one it’s crazy 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@anothertallbruv8665]

I'd even say top 20, he is honestly a great player

[@dc0397]

@@anothertallbruv8665 rly is so underrated and under appreciated

[@lenzlea2400]

@@anothertallbruv8665 okay let’s not get too crazy lol

[@anothertallbruv8665]

@@lenzlea2400 we're not

[@kelvinsuen5969]

Dwight Howard has an outstanding personality. And sometimes it’s a bit too much and can’t fit into NBA competitive atmosphere. But he is very competitive and people are misunderstanding him. He is now so much happier being a super star in Taiwan

[@milespogi]

Dwight is the definition of serenity and peacefulness 🙌🙌🙌

[@gerald7148]

He's a real cool dude. I would hang out with him. Seems like he's down to earth.

[@PoopythePlumber]

You just want your cheeks clapped

[@JDawgMayne]

@@PoopythePlumber YOOOO🤣😂😂

[@AmirA-qo3jv]

@@PoopythePlumber 😂

[@julietoscar1163]

@@PoopythePlumber chill bruh 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@hk07music8]

@@PoopythePlumber lmao 🤣

[@goldendragon7853]

It's official Dwight was the reason the Lakers won the championship. That sage 🤣🤣🤣

[@nab_tm]

GQ been putting out bangers recently. Love Dwights energy, one of my favorite Lakers player🔥💯

[@westinkosiba434]

The nicest and most humble guy

[@LeBeautiful]

Crazy to believe Dwight was a top 3 Center over a decade ago..now my man living his best life 🤩 #DH12

[@shopmastarwanda]

Bro your profile picture had me laughing for hours bro🤣🤣🤣

[@drazoblacko]

@@shopmastarwanda lol

[@mukhriz9959]

LeNiceProfilePicture

[@eguap3819]

Top 3? He was the best center in the league for a while lol

[@kroniqcombo7273]

I'd say he was the best for a while. He's one of the best defensive players of all time

[@MrFulisk]

Dwight’s such a big fan of game of thrones that he had exclusive access to 2 secret seasons apparently 😂

[@TheSlowGrindEdits]

I was thinking the same thing 😭

[@genieslayer4298]

but he don't know their names lmao. He said that one dude killed the main guy

[@boii6569]

@@genieslayer4298 atleast he watch it

[@wizagab]

@@genieslayer4298 Or he knew them and still called him "main guy"

[@SuckerPunchACop]

Ice people 🥶

[@annastesia1]

So adorable and grounded!!!!

[@DrzZy-np2yp]

dwights a really chill guy for real 🖤

[@brodericksimpson6049]

People don't like this dude and he's done nothing to no one. Crazy. Imagine not liking someone because they have a silly personality and like to have fun. Top 50 player of all time and a future Hall of Famer

[@AmirA-qo3jv]

Exactly

[@rawlingsmitema1257]

People don't like how he left the Magic

[@Wladislav]

One of the 75 best players ever and there is no doubt about it.

[@oswaldojfernandez6807]

Ahahahahaha

[@AmirA-qo3jv]

True

[@dr33kkclement54]

Faxxxx

[@guy393]

Fax

[@Max-xl7ei]

Love the spiritual vibe . Dwight definitely has a high vibrating aura and energy. Very calm and happy

[@angelbabyg1]

This might have been one of my favorite one's..Never would've guess Dwight was so intouch with himself 🧘🏾🧘🏾🙏🏾💕😊

[@isaacomotoso3312]

Who knew Dwight Howard was so spiritual??

[@karlyazbek5173]

If I’m not mistaken, Dwight used to eat 20 chocolate bars before games until his new trainer changed his diet

[@HT-cb7rc]

yes you are right, i am one of the chocolate bars

[@ricardosantacruz8071]

@@HT-cb7rc wut

[@EndietheEnderman]

@@ricardosantacruz8071 shut up

[@chrisvalenzuela798]

Eating them like a bag of chips lmaoo

[@Christopher._M]

20? That's like 1000 grams of sugar.

[@attrams]

This gentleman will smell good and house too … Dwight ❤️

[@EriclolXD]

Great vibe, great teammate, and great energy! This is the guy you want as teammate!

[@tyrellcobb4665]

Dwight is the reincarnation of a 17yr old white girl

[@nosukog]

Instead he was put into a ripped man's body

[@GameChanger-xi4iy]

I think you mean 17 yearly old white girls live through Dwight vicariously.

[@freshstart2105]

⚰⚰⚰💀💀💀🪦🪦🪦

[@alejandroyanesmartin5084]

Underated comment

[@VySharieff]

🤣🤣🤣He didn’t mention StarBucks, so he’s down 2pts lmao

[@alextan7130]

Ad fought dwight cause dwight wouldn’t tell AD why he smelled so good

[@hiramlewis3873]

😂

[@Moonieyes]

I love his peaceful energy

[@youngbeast168]

Great guy!! He spreds so much love and positivity

[@dawens248]

You can tell he love when his stuff clean

[@princedaniel7208]

The dude is 35 but looks late 20's he is doing good for this age. He is a cool person it seems, I hope he has a great season.

[@mellod5615]

@Imafraid Jumitebeeinnagang You tried it. If that was the case people would have been shocked at that time that they were young and looked much older. Like people are with other demographics that age like milk. If people think D Howard looks good for his age it is what it is, but you're bringing in other bs. And are probably one of those same ones that go around saying "why do they make everything about race?" 🤡

[@henrywashington3732]

Late 20's and 35 are not far apart dude.

[@phillipe824]

I got the chance to meet him while living in Charlotte when he was here. One of the nicest guys you will ever meet.

[@Ianoxen]

So he smells good and everything around him smells good. More people should really harness the power of a good fragrance, it low key makes everything else feel good.

[@ati_st1629]

Didn't know he was such a sweetheart lol. Really bright guy made my day! ;)

[@PinkReaper29]

By far the best GQ episode He done passed his good vibes on to me🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ocrazzie]

Hearing him hit that bowl was extremely satisfying

[@patricemae9960]

I absolutely adore Dwight Howard smile it just brightens my whole day, love me some Dwight he is such an amazing player plus my all time favorite NBA player...Dwight you will forever make my 75 list, continue to dominate that paint handsome, so happy you're back with the Lakers 💜💛💜💛💜💛💜💛💜

[@tiffanysaxton3053]

"Shea Butter, babyyy" 😂 gotta love Dwight!

[@princedaniel7208]

Its be dope for dwight to win another championship. I like him as a player, I think he's a nice dude. I hope he has a great season.

[@svenlechtenberg8119]

Hes too nice 😂😂

[@Itiago336]

Dwight is the most chill person in the nba

[@drazoblacko]

Dwight is so funny man, said to even fathom how he isn't on the NBA top 75 list🤷🏾‍♂️💯

[@spiralxoxo]

I need a friend like Dwight. He can easily make me happy and laugh ❤

[@bma6469]

Dwight Howard seems to be a fun and loving human being and what is also intriguing here, I feel like he's gravitating towards the spiritual world which is a cool thing to do. I love the way he perceives things and to me, this is definitely a sign maturity and his better understanding of the world in general.

[@amaurysanchez3450]

Gotta love Dwight’s positive energy

[@imnotsumitnagar]

"one day I was at the crystal store..." - Dwight Howard

[@Hongan09]

GQ has been grindin' lately with these videos lol.

[@TheSlowGrindEdits]

they do them throughout the off season and just released them as the year goes on

[@humphreysimaunga5876]

He's energy is contagious. +vibes

[@KVofficial007]

One of the best take right here! Nothing fancy. He ain't flexin. Gotta love this guy! 💪❤

[@IIZ3720II]

dwight seems like a pretty easy going kinda guy. he saved his funniest statement for last

[@legm4901]

“come on watch the Lakers get this parade this year y’all” i really love his confidence, i hope they will win once again this year

[@DreamHustle843]

Salute Mr. Howard... You are an entire vibe.

[@MrBeautiful2908]

Shea Butter is definitely my number one essential (of many number one essentials)

[@kylegravel5298]

He’s clearly done some stuff and been through some stuff. What that stuff is ain’t none of our business but it’s good to see him just tryna have good vibes

[@Zo_1987]

Oh yeah, Dwight definitely changed over the pass couple of years, He started messing around with that demonic New Age garbage

[@mypfpwillbeanft4080]

@@Zo_1987 it seems like everyone is beginning to get into that whole new age movement, you know all that talk about “manifest” and these astrology signs, dictations your judgement on ppl before you even meet them is also annoying and ridiculous, try meeting a girl now a days and one of the first things she’ll ask you is “what’s your sign?” Like it literally means nothing, but a lot of ppl are turning to these crystals, sages, and different “spiritual” things, just because the word spiritual is attached to something don’t make it right, and it don’t make it holy

[@davidnivelo8873]

I thought i was the only one who noticed

[@LivingOnPurpose1]

@@mypfpwillbeanft4080 You're talking right 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@Zo_1987]

@@mypfpwillbeanft4080 And more and more people are seeing and becoming Psychics, which is Satanic!

[@Aryehjackson]

Anyone else remember the “What’s in my bag” adidas series of promos with Dwight and D Rose

[@Notorious23.]

I forget that I have been watching this guy since he joined the league, so happy for his success

[@coolvania]

Dwight seems like a very down to earth, spiritual man! His superman dunk will be forever tattooed in my head! #SuperManIsInTheBuilding

[@JacionBryant]

Spiritual Howard

[@victoriarh7589]

Dwight has the best personality for this type of stuff 😭😭

[@Krzysztof_Jeske]

It was great to watch, Dwight is awesome, entertaining, funny and cool

[@sexualhealer5533]

Man is incredible, funny, refreshing,..... respect to the man talking in the video

[@MoniqueXSM]

LOOOOL Dwight’s personality is definitely Top 5.

[@462bhavedevika3]

He’s just so positive and full of great vibes! I mean even lotion gets him pumped!

[@grabbin_dragon1172]

I had no idea dwight was this type of guy he just sends out a ton of good vibes

[@amyrose1763]

Very unique and likeable guy! I dig all of his favorite items. Cool dude!

[@justinlaw8525]

refreshing to see someone actually be authentic in these rather than just "here are the 9 brand deals I'm partnered with at the moment, and my xbox"

[@chaike9001]

Dwight seems like a pleasant person to be around

[@akunanonim4645]

Full of good and positive vibe, very cool

[@typhaninichole561]

Dwight is such a mood ✨

[@ClutchDre__]

If Dwight burned sage in the building people would love him, but if Kyrie do it y’all swear he’s weird or crazy 💀

[@ArthurKiyanovski]

because Kyrie IS crazy

[@ThisNameWasTaken0]

Bc Kyrie is a vocal nutjob

[@LookingForAName...]

Anybody can be spiritual, it's not an issue. Kyrie however switches beliefs like he does socks and is vocal and pretentious, acting like he's found the truth and everybody else has to catch up.

[@thehoovynator5642]

THATS WHAT IM SAYINGGG

[@AndyLiang2017]

Dwight does it for him. Kyrie does it for the attention. To be different. It’s very different

[@nouieg667]

If Dwight was a video game NPC, he'd be the sundries merchant

[@Daniii9000]

Dwight is a vibe ☺️

[@DesMonDLee24]

DH is the most freaking good-vibe chill dude man i have ever seen man..

[@Starboy-wr3vd]

Dwight is the kind of guy you want to sit down and chill and talk about life

[@kreepalo26]

Dwight and cam Newton act alike 😂😂

[@ajfromcjbasements6574]

Jalen Ramsey too... They all are real life Tyler Perry characters

[@kreepalo26]

Cam and Dwight act more alike to me jalen to me not really

[@g.berwald5312]

@@ajfromcjbasements6574 lmao. Real life Tyler Perry character describes it well

[@zhangshun630]

I have been loving this guy since he was in high school~

[@XtraCrispy]

This man is special! I like him alot! Thank you for the tips in life!

[@dimitriss3635]

This guy is just full of charisma

[@sharmalarm]

Hahaaa I had no idea DH was a total hippy 😆 we would get on so well.. legend!

[@jaime4692]

bro is a goofy ball. good vibes. i enjoy this guy very much

[@leroyf57]

Popping and glowing !!!!! YES HE IS.