NBA players usually have side gigs like rapping or building their business and brand. Only a handful play other sports later in their careers, but apparently, Dwight Howard thinks he could fight in the Octagon and also beat LeBron James in an MMA fight.
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With the UFC 202 on Saturday this past weekend, TMZ asked Dwight Howard about MMA and the WWE. Howard answered them, and added a little note of confidence when talking about LeBron James.
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Dwight’s taken on a softer name since joining the Atlanta Hawks, so we’ll see what kind of player he becomes throughout his time in Atlanta.