Dwight Howard participates in WWE tryouts, reveals his backup plan / News - Basketnews.com

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Eight-time NBA All-Star center Dwight Howard was seen participating in the WWE tryouts in Nashville and expressed his interest to join the wrestling entertainment company one day.

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The 36-year-old veteran's NBA career is winding down, as he is a free agent at this moment.

According to Arash Markazi, Howard said he would like to play in the NBA next season but is ready to transition and join the WWE if that does not happen.

"I would love to play in the NBA," Howard said. "Obviously, that's where I've been my whole entire life. I love basketball, it's my passion. I still have a few years left in me. So, I would definitely love to play and just end my career on a high note, on a great note. And then transition to the best business in the world: WWE."

His NBA career began in Orlando and he said he's open to beginning his WWE career in Orlando where the WWE Performance Center is located.

"I think it is something in my future. I love the WWE. I love wrestling," Howard told Arash Markazi.

"I'm grateful and thankful for this opportunity to be here and just witness this whole thing, tryouts, and everything. Hopefully, one day in the future, I'll actually be in the ring, wrestling and holding up a belt," he added.

Dwight Howard helped the Orlando Magic to an NBA Finals appearance in 2009 and finally won the Larry O'Brien trophy in 2020 with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Additionally, he was a walking double-double during his prime. He's averaged a double-double 14 times during his 18-year career across 7 teams.

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