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I hated that perception that I didn't work hard, that I really don't love basketball.

Dwight Howard

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Dwight Howard
Age: 39
Born: 1985
Born: December 8
Actor
Basketball Player
Atlanta
Georgia
Dwight David Howard Jr.
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