Dwight Howard, the eight-time NBA All-Star and former Defensive Player of the Year, recently shared a heartbreaking revelation on social media. The basketball legend revealed that he had been planning to purchase the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream, but his dreams were shattered when a business partner allegedly stole $7 million from him.
Dwight Howard’s tweet quickly gained traction, dra
wing attention from fans and media alike. A Tweet read,
“Dwight Howard reveals he was planning on purchasing the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream, until a business partner stole $7 million from him. ““You really can’t trust anybody.””
Dwight Howard reveals he was planning on purchasing the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream, until a business partner stole $7 million from him.
“You really can’t trust anybody.” (via @DH12abovetherim) pic.twitter.com/mOXzlQbUHz
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) September 18, 2024
This candid admission highlighted the challenges athletes face off the court, dealing with financial mismanagement and betrayal.
Dwight Howard’s Ambitious Plans
Howard, an eight-time NBA All-Star and three-time Defensive Player of the Year, had ambitious plans to invest in the WNBA. His goal was to become a part-owner of the Atlanta Dream, a team based in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. Howard’s motivation was not just financial; he wanted to support women’s basketball and create opportunities for future generations, including his own daughters.
The Betrayal and Its Aftermath
The betrayal came from someone Howard trusted implicitly—his agent. According to Howard, his agent embezzled $7 million that was intended for the purchase of the Atlanta Dream. This deceitful act left Howard devastated and questioning the integrity of those around him. In a podcast episode of “Above the Rim with DH12,” Howard shared his emotional turmoil, stating, “I really trusted this agent because he was my agent, so he had a duty to tell the truth and be honest with me. But these agents, these lawyers, all these people—they be scheming, they be lying, and they all have the same motive: to take from you”
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