Innovative Artists signs Dwight Howard for representation

Innovative Artists Entertainment announced on Tuesday that it has signed NBA Hall of Famer Dwight Howard for representation, marking a new phase in the former center's transition from professional basketball to a broader career in entertainment and media. The move comes as Howard, who was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame this year, expands his portfolio of film, television and production projects.

Howard, the 2004 first overall pick by the Orlando Magic, played 18 seasons in the NBA with stops that included Orlando, the Los Angeles Lakers, the Houston Rockets, the Atlanta Hawks, the Charlotte Hornets, the Washington Wizards and the Philadelphia 76ers. His on-court honors include an NBA championship, an Olympic gold medal with the United States in 2008, eight All Star selections, eight All NBA honors, five All Defensive Team nods and three Defensive Player of the Year awards. After the 2021-22 NBA season, he spent a season playing in Taiwan's T1 League for the Taoyuan Leopards.

Off the court, Howard has built a varied entertainment résumé. He has appeared on television series such as Black-ish, Never Have I Ever and The Odd Couple and had roles in films including The...