Dwight Howard is an American basketball player. He was the first overall pick in the 2004 NBA draft and is an eight-time All-Star, five-time All-Defensive Team member, and three-time Defensive Player of the Year. Howard began his career with the Orlando Magic and has played for the Los Angeles Lakers, Charlotte Hornets, and Philadelphia 76ers. He has appeared in the films Just Wright, A LEGO Brickumentary, and We Rise Up.