Josh Howard

Josh Howard is a former professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball Association from 2003 to 2014. In 2007, he was named an NBA All-Star while playing for the Dallas Mavericks.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Joshua Jay Howard was born on April 28, 1980, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina in the United States of America. He stands 201 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 95 kg.

He was born with bowed legs and had to have surgery to correct it twice before his second birthday.

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Position	Small Forward
Height / weight	2.01 m / 95 kg
Born	28 Apr 1980
Nationality	United States
Playing Style	Right Handed
Nickname	J-Ho

Team History
Austin Toros	2013 - 2014
Utah	2011 - 2012
Minnesota	2012
Washington	2010 - 2011
Dallas	2003 - 2010

High School and College Career

He attended Glenn High School in Kernersville, North Carolina. Later, he transferred to Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Virginia.

For college, he attended Wake Forest University from 1999 to 2003. In 2003, he was named the ACC Player of the Year. He was also named to the 2003 Consensus first-team All-American.

Professional Career

Howard turned pro in 2003 and was selected in the 1st round of the NBA Draft. He was selected 29th overall by the Dallas Mavericks. He played for them from 2003 to 2010. In 2004, he was named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team, and in 2007, he was named an NBA All-Star.

From 2010 to 2011, he played for the Washington Wizards and was with the Utah Jazz from 2011 to 2012 and the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2012. Before he retired in 2014, he played for the Austin Toros in the NBA G League.

In 2016, he started coaching for the Piedmont International University. Then in 2020, he started coaching the University of North Texas at Dallas. As of 2023, he still coaches the team.