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Watch: Dwight Howard's salsa performance on 'Dancing with the Stars' goes viral

Talks of a Dwight Howard comeback have been going on since he last played in an NBA game in 2022. Many fans immediately recommend the five-time All-NBA First-Team player when a team is shorthanded at center. Although he is not officially retired yet, the big man is seizing new opportunities.

Howard plans to compete on season 33 of Dancing with the Stars to showcase his rhythm and skills. The 38-year-old had relatively low expectations due to his 6-foot-2 height. Nevertheless, he seemed comfortable in the ballroom and surprised and impressed the audience with his debut performance.

On Tuesday night, Howard and his partner Daniella Karagach entertained the judges with their salsa performance to the tune of Montell Jordan's “This Is How We Do It.” The eight-time NBA All-Star had excellent agility and instincts, as well as high levels of energy and confidence.

With a total score of 22, he and Karagach achieved the second best result of the evening. The audience seems to follow the judges' example and praises Howard's agility and surprising skill.

“In case anyone was wondering, Dwight Howard just absolutely CRAZED his debut on Dancing with the Stars,” CBS Sports betting analyst Mackenzie Brooks posted on X, formerly Twitter. “Dwight Howard can DANCE,” Annie Moore chimed in. “This season of DWTS is going to be so much fun.”

After his impressive debut on the show, the three-time Defensive Player of the Year is gaining a lot of fans. Even some of the many haters he garnered during his controversial playing days are getting what they deserve.

Since the popular ABC show debuted in 2005, several athletes have stepped into the ballroom, with 11 of them emerging victorious. However, the first overall pick of the 2004 NBA Draft doesn't seem to be the usual contender.

Since he is over 16 inches taller than his dance partner, he would probably have a hard time executing the moves. One might well wonder why Howard is venturing into such unfamiliar territory.

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