It’s not every day that you see an NBA legend supporting a $2 billion soccer team. But that’s exactly what happened on Sunday when Dwight Howard, ex-teammate of LeBron James, showed his love for Arsenal on Twitter.

In a high-stakes match between Manchester United and Arsenal, the latter came out on top 3-2 in a thriller of a game. Soccer fans were delighted with the great match they got, but one reaction from a big name caught many off guard: Dwight Howard.

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Howard is no doubt an NBA legend, and in his 18-year career in the league, he has won three Defensive Player of the Year awards. He even got to share the court with NBA superstar LeBron James for the LA Lakers in 2019-20, when Dwight won his first NBA championship.

LeBron James’ ex-teammate Dwight Howard enjoyed Arsenal’s win

In a surprising turn of events, Dwight has come forward to show his love for Premier League club Arsenal. Dwight Howard took to Twitter to show his excitement and commend Arsenal, saying, “Arsenal that was amazing. Great game.”

The match was definitely a thriller, with some late goals and VAR decisions, and many equalizers. Now, the NBA legend has also shown his stamp of approval for the game. Arsenal and Manchester United are both strong contenders for the Premiership title. However, Arsenal’s recent win has solidified their position at the top of the table. And they will be looking to win the League title outright.

Fans’ reaction to Dwight’s comments

The comments made by Dwight Howard for Arsenal surprised fans around the world. This is surprising to many because, while Dwight is a world-renowned athlete, he doesn’t usually share his thoughts on soccer. In fact, this is one of the first times he’s publicly shown any interest in the sport of soccer.

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Here are some of the reactions from the fans:

Dwight Howard might not be the biggest soccer fan. But given his passionate tweet, it’s clear that he loved the game – and especially Arsenal in particular. What are your thoughts on Dwight showing interest in soccer? Let us know in the comments.