The American center challenges ‘King James’ and company as he battles for spot on Team USA
Taiwan Taoyan Panthers center Dwight Howard issued a surprising challenge to USA Basketball. Howard has been making waves all summer, claiming to be better than Nikola Jokic. He threatened to face Taiwan and score 85 points if he was not called up for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The 37-year-old Howard has not been claimed by any NBA team after playing in Taiwan for the season. However, this did not stop him from being called upon again by the United States. In a post on Instagram, Howard shared an edited image of what he would look like in a potential Team USA appearance next summer. With stars like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Jayson Tatum.
Dwight Howard challenges Team USA for 2024 Paris Olympics
Howard in his post On challenging Team USA: “I like what I see. But don’t count your kids out… If you count me out, I’ll play with Team Taiwan and get 85 points.” The audacious threat sparked debate within the basketball community, leaving many wondering whether Team USA would take Howard’s proposal seriously.
American basketball player He was already a member of the U.S. team at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, alongside LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul. The team’s goal is clear, that is to make up for the team’s “failure” in the 2004 Olympics and the 2006 World Cup. Despite winning the gold medal, Howard will also be remembered for his spectacular dunk over Rudy Fernandez in the final against Spain.
A summer full of declarations and challenges
Despite its historic participation in 2008, Howard unlikely to be considered for major role on Team USA’s 2024 Paris Olympics. Their threat to face Taiwan seems utopian, but it adds an interesting color to discussions about team composition. In addition to claiming to be better than Jokic and a threat to Taiwan, he also mocked the U.S. team for losing to Canada in the bronze medal game.
He said in a previous social media post, “I’m going to have to put my (NBA star) recruiting in Taiwan on hold because the U.S. needs some attention next summer. Recruiting (U.S. Team players) was left to me again! Redemption Squad Part 2! No one beats us or says we are too old. Me, Melo (Carmelo Anthony) and Wade still have something,” even though the latter two have retired.
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