Josh Howard

Josh Howard is a professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association.

Fast Facts

1. Full name: Joshua Jay Howard
2. Born: April 28, 1980
3. Birthplace: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
4. Nickname: J-Ho
5. Height: 6'5"
6. Weight: 210 lbs
7. Position: Forward
8. High school: Hargrove Military Academy
9. College: Wake Forest University
10. Draft year: 2003

Early Life

Joshua Jay Howard was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on April 28, 1980. He attended high school at Hargrave Military Academy. He continued his education at Wake Forrest University. In 2003, Howard was selected by the Dallas Mavericks with the twenty-ninth pick in the NBA draft.¹

Pro Career

Howard appeared in 67 games in his rookie season. He averaged 8.6 points per game. The following season he started 76 games for the Mavericks. In the 2006-2007 campaign, Howard was named to the NBA all-star team, but only after injuries to players Yao Ming and Carlos Boozer prevented them from appearing in the game.². As of 2008, Howard has career averages of 15.2 points, 6.4 rebounds and 32.1 minutes per game.³

Josh Howard Timeline

• April 28, 1980: Born
• 2003: Drafted by Dallas Mavericks
• 2007: NBA All-Star

National Anthem Controversy

On September 17, 2008, it was reported that Howard acted inappropriately at a charity event organized by Allen Iverson. A video caught Howard joking around during the singing of the national anthem. The incident was recorded on a cellphone and released on YouTube. In the video Howard states, "The Star-Spangled Banner is going on. I don't celebrate this s**t. I'm black." He also references Barack Obama.⁴

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