Dwight Howardย remindedย fans heโsย still got it.
The eight-time NBA All-Star returned to the court this weekend for his first game inย Taiwanโs T1 League. And his debut was nothing short of impressive. Howard, who signed with theย Taoyuan Leopards earlier this month, helped his team erase a double-digit halftime deficit, scoringย a total of 38 points (including two three-pointers), 25 rebounds, nine assists, and nine blocks.
The Leopards ultimately securedย a 120โ115 victory over New Taipei CTBC DEA, and Howard was named โplayer of the game.โ
Naturally, Howardโs jaw-dropping performance generated quite the buzz on social media.ย
The Leopards are now preparing to take on Taichung Suns this Sunday.
Howard announced his deal withย T1 League earlier this month, after 18 seasons in the NBA.
โItโs crazy how things play out because back in 2013 I told Taiwan that I would do my best to come back so that I can spread love and put smiles on peopleโs faces through basketball,โ he wrote on Instagram,ย โand now here I am writing this message to announce that I will be returning to Taiwan with the Taoyuan Leopards to play and give the people of Taiwan a chance to watch me play in real time. I have always loved the energy I felt visiting Taiwan as you can see I still have posters hanging up on my walls from my first two times visiting! Iโm ready to enjoy life by playing the sport I love in front of a bunch of people that love me and for my people in Taiwan have your posters ready to welcome yours truly.โ