Dwight Howard was once known for being a lovable character at the start of his career. He was someone who always wore a smile on his face and had built great relationships around the NBA. Although, towards the latter half of the 2010s, Howard had to deal with a lot of turmoil while being bounced around the league. In spite of it, he always managed to stay relevant.
After a shaky final two years in the NBA, the former Los Angeles Lakers champion decided to compete overseas. In November 2022, Dwight announced that he signed a deal with Taiwan’s T1 League. He currently competes for the Taoyuan Tigers averaging far better percentages than he did in the NBA. Howard has made a name for himself in Taiwan but still looks forward to a future in the NBA.
Dwight Howard in the 3-point contest
(Via T1 League) pic.twitter.com/onLgvecGtf
— Ahn Fire Digital (@AhnFireDigital) March 1, 2023
The 38-year-old hasn’t had too much success off the court, dealing with numerous controversies. When it comes to relationships, there is very little information available on the athlete. However, he is famously known for having five children with five former partners of his.
Who is Dwight Howard dating in 2023?
Dwight Howard was briefly married in the past and this is a lesser-known fact about the three-time defensive player of the year. He was married to 26-year-old Te’a Cooper, a well-known basketball player who previously competed for the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA. The couple was fairly discreet about their relationship as neither of them would reveal too much on social media.
Their love story began in 2019 and Howard eventually proposed to her shortly after that. They got married a year later hosting a private wedding ceremony for close friends and family. Howard claimed that marrying Cooper changed his life for the better. Unfortunately, after a year of marriage, they decided to end their relationship. Cooper made an official announcement while she was live on Instagram as well.
Congrats to Te’a Cooper’s fiancé, Dwight Howard on winning his first championship. Also S/O to @TeaCooper2 for being the only person to experience Wubble and Bubble life. #NBAPlayoffs #WNBA pic.twitter.com/fXyzUmp9Oh
— Women’s Hoopz (@WBBWorldWide) October 12, 2020
Since then, there haven’t been any significant relationships that have met the public eye. It is safe to say that Dwight Howard is a single man. But he was accused of having a relationship with a transgender man named Masin Elije. In 2023, another individual named Stephen Harper alleged that Howard se*ually assaulted him. These accusations have only raised more questions about Howard’s se*ual preferences.