Former NBA center Dwight Howard and American gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik were among the 13 participants who kicked off Season 33 of Dancing With The Stars

NBA star Dwight Howard is one of the tallest celebrities ever to compete on “Dancing with the Stars.” At 6’11” he towers over his 5’3″ professional dance partner Daniella Karagach, posing a huge challenge (literally) for her when trying to choreograph routines.

Dwight Howard, Danny Amendola, Stephen Nedoroscik and Ilona Maher will try to become the 13th athlete to win Dancing With the Stars competition.

Howard – who has played with teams like the Los Angeles Lakers, Orlando Magic, Houston Rockets and more – notably holds the record for having the most dunks in NBA history. He’s also the only player in league history to earn the honor of Defensive Player of the Year for three consecutive seasons.

Dwight Howard, the renowned NBA player, has been in the spotlight recently for his notable career achievements and substantial financial standing. He is also featuring in Dancing with the Stars Season 33 as a contestant this year.

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In a conversation with Page Six, Dwight Howard expressed his belief that his former teammate, Kobe Bryant, would enthusiastically support his participation in the popular TV show "Dancing With the Stars.

Dwight Howard has made his debut in "Dancing With the Stars." In a new interview, the NBA star opened up about his friend Kobe Bryant and what he would think of his dance moves and work in the famous competition show.