In this special episode of Dawg Talk, hosts J Mac, Kenny Gaines (KG), and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (KCP) chop it up with NBA legend Dwight Howard in an unforgettable conversation full of laughs, insight, and behind-the-scenes stories from their time in the game .

Broadcasting from Dwight’s home, the crew reflects on the unmatched chemistry of the 2019-2020 Lakers championship team — from wild club nights in China with teammates like JaVale McGee and Kyle Kuzma, to playing football on the court before games, to deep team bonding over movies and bowling. Dwight shares how their off-court connection made on-court dominance feel effortless, and how the team’s unity was a key ingredient to their success — even before the COVID “bubble” era.

Dwight gets real about his surprise departure from the Lakers after that championship, expressing disappointment over not being re-signed despite his performance and impact. He also discusses the NBA’s shifting team dynamics, the generational gap in locker rooms today, and the underappreciated role of veterans in building team culture.

The conversation shifts to life after basketball: Dwight’s passion for coaching his sons, his love for fatherhood, and his current involvement with the BIG3 league and launching a new league in Asia to create more opportunities for overlooked talent. The guys also reminisce about their high school days, share hilarious stories about hotel alias names and being mistaken for other celebrities, and compare notes on parenting, driving lessons, and life overseas.

The episode is packed with energy, authenticity, and powerful reminders about brotherhood, purpose, and staying grounded — whether you’re on the court or beyond it.

Watch on YouTube & 🎧 Stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere you get your pods.

Connect with Dwight and his podcast Above the Rim at: https://www.instagram.com/dh12abovetherim/?hl=en
And On Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/dwighthoward/?hl=en

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