Free agent center Dwight Howard has signed with the Taoyuan Leopards of Taiwan, he announced on Instagram.
Howard, 36, spent last season with the Lakers, appearing in 60 games and averaging 6.2 points and 5.9 rebounds. He became an unrestricted free agent after the season, and while he was linked to the Nets, has yet to land another NBA contract.
The No. 1 overall pick in 2004, Howard spent the first eight seasons of his career with the Magic, leading them to the 2009 Finals, where they lost to the Lakers.
He signed with the Lakers in 2012, but last just one year there, before moving on to the Rockets. He has also spent time with the Hawks, Hornets, Wizards and 76ers.
This marks the first time he will play professionally outside the NBA.
Howard is one of eight members from last season’s Lakers team who are not playin anywhere in the league this season.
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