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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

After not being in the league this past year and taking his talents to Taiwan, NBA legend Dwight Howard has once again come into the spotlight. One month ago, Howard received major backlash from fans and the media when the video of him training his son David went viral. His tough parenting style got mixed reactions from the people. Well, it is safe to say that the Howard family has moved past it, as the 8x All-Star recently posted his love for his family on Instagram.

He last played in the league for the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2021?2022 season. He was a vital piece for the Lakers winning the championship in the bubble back in 2020 but didn’t receive good enough offers before heading off to Taiwan.

Dwight Howard teaches how to face life

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In a recent 10-slide post, Dwight was seen spending time with his family, showcasing them smiling and having fun with each other. In the last slide of the post, Howard shares a heartwarming message with his fans. It is something every one of us can use in our own lives.

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He talks about the importance of smiling. The 37-year-old says that when people ask him how he faces adversity in life, he replies that he keeps smiling. He further adds that there will be times in your life when you have to go through adversity and chaos and, in his own words, “face the storm”.

 

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But the important thing to note is that we should sit back, relax, and forget about the stress and pressure and remember that we have a lot to smile about, so just “don’t panic“, and once you get through it, “you come out shining and smiling“.

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It was such a beautiful message from one of the most dominant centers the league has ever seen. The gentle giant has always shared his love and advice with kids.

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Dwight surprises the kids at the hospital

In 2016, Dwight Howard visited a children’s hospital in Houston. This was during his time playing for the Houston Rockets. Dwight surprised the kids and shared a beautiful moment with them, leaving everyone happy.

Well, even though Howard has a tough parenting style, everyone knows that he is a caring father. He has five children, and like every parent, he only wants the best for his kids. The 3x DPOY also talked about facing ourselves. He described it as a constant battle between the bad and good sides of yourself, and smiling is what brings balance to it.

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The NBA champion has gone through tough times himself, as he did not get picked up last year by any team in the league. But he still keeps smiling and is hoping to showcase his talents wherever he can. Do you agree with Dwight’s method of smiling through your troubles?