Tag: Dwight
Dwight Howard, Andray Blatche power Strong Group to 3-0 start
Dwight Howard played his best game yet for Strong Group in the Dubai International Basketball Championship.–Photo from UAE Basketball Association MANILA, Philippines — Strong Group Athletics (SGA) leaned on Dwight Howard and the heroics of Andray Blatche late to stave off Homenetmen-Lebanon, 104-95, and stay unbeaten in three games in the Dubai International Basketball Championship…
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Dwight Howard wants to play in PBA
Dwight Howard dunks during a Strong Group open practice in Makati.–STRONG GROUP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—The Dubai International Basketball Tournament has yet to start but former NBA star Dwight Howard is already looking at the future. Howard is keen on playing as an import in the Philippine Basketball Association, claiming that he meets the league’s height…
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Dwight Ramos named captain of Asia squad in B.League All-Star
Dwight Ramos.–B.LEAGUE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Dwight Ramos will be the captain of the Asia All-Stars team when they face the Japanese Rising Stars in the 2023-24 B.League All-Star Weekend in Okinawa on Saturday. Levanga Hokkaido’s Asian import Ramos was named as the skipper of the Filipino-laden team in the All-Star festivities. The Gilas Pilipinas…
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Dwight Howard invites fans for his Philippines arrival
FILE–Former NBA player Dwight Howard. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images/AFP MANILA, Philippines—“Superman” got a message for his Filipino fans. While Dwight Howard posting a hilarious Tiktok video on Instagram wasn’t much of a surprise, his message to the country’s basketball fans was a bit unusual—in a good way. Some basketball icons want their arrival to the…
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Dwight Howard to lead Strong Group Philippines in Dubai tilt
FILE–Dwight Howard #39 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a play against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on April 10, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images/AFP MANILA, Philippines–After making a stop in Taiwan, Dwight Howard will beef up Philippine side Strong Group in the Dubai International Tournament set later this month. Strong…
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Dwight Howard denies sexual assault lawsuit filed by Georgia man
FILE – Former NBA player Dwight Howard. In a response to a state civil suit filed this week by his attorney, Howard has denied accusations by a Georgia man who says he was sexually assaulted by the former NBA star and another person. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File) ALANTA — Dwight Howard has denied accusations by…
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Gilas’ Dwight Ramos featured in NBA’s ‘Everyone’s Game’ campaign
Dwight Ramos in NBA’s “Everyone’s Game” campaign. –NBA VIDEO MANILA, Philippines–Gilas Pilipinas mainstay Dwight Ramos is featured in the Philippine spot of the NBA’s “Everyone’s Game” for the 2023-2024 season, which tipped off on Wednesday (Manila time). In the version tailored for the Filipino audience, Ramos appeared on the video alongside select NBA stars who…
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Dwight Ramos reaffirms commitment to Gilas Pilipinas
Gilas Pilipinas’ Dwight Ramos during the Fiba World Cup. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — National team mainstay Dwight Ramos reiterated his long-term commitment to the Gilas Pilipinas program. The 25-year-old Filipino-American guard, who is set to play his third season in Japan B.League, may be away from the country for the next several months, but…
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Gilas win is icing on the cake for birthday boy Dwight Ramos – rezal404
Gilas Pilipinas’ Dwight Ramos receives a birthday cake on the court following the win over China in the Fiba World Cup classification at Araneta Coliseum. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — It was a double celebration for Dwight Ramos, who turned 25 years old on Saturday night. Ramos celebrated his birthday by helping Gilas Pilipinas end…
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Dwight Ramos signs extension with Levanga Hokkaido in B.League – rezal404
Dwight Ramos for Levanga Hokkaido in the Japan B.League. –LEVANGA HOKKAIDO PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Dwight Ramos and Levanga Hokkaido have agreed to a contract extension, the B.League club announced Tuesday. Ramos averaged 9.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists last season in his first year with Hokkaido. “Ramos played an active role in leading the team…
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