Josh Howard facts for kids
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Howard with the Dallas Mavericks in 2008
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| UNT Dallas Trailblazers | |
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| Head coach | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 28, 1980 Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S. |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Wake Forest (1999–2003) |
| NBA Draft | 2003 / Round: 1 / Pick: 29th overall |
| Selected by the Dallas Mavericks | |
| Pro career | 2003–2014 |
| Coaching career | 2016–present |
| League | NAIA |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 2003–2010 | Dallas Mavericks |
| 2010–2011 | Washington Wizards |
| 2011–2012 | Utah Jazz |
| 2012 | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| 2013–2014 | Austin Toros |
| As coach: | |
| 2016–2020 | Piedmont International |
| 2020–present | UNT Dallas |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NBA statistics | |
| Points | 7,270 (14.3 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 2,886 (5.7 rpg) |
| Assists | 817 (1.6 apg) |
Joshua Jay Howard (born April 28, 1980) is an American basketball coach and former professional player. He is currently the head coach for the UNT Dallas Trailblazers men's basketball team. Josh played college basketball for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. He also played for 10 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA), mostly with the Dallas Mavericks.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Josh Howard was born to Kevin Robinson and Nancy Henderson. His grandmother, Helen Howard, mostly raised him in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. When he was very young, Josh was born with bowed legs. Doctors had to fix his legs twice before he turned two years old.
High School Basketball Journey
Josh went to Glenn High School in Kernersville, North Carolina. In his senior year, he was chosen for the First-Team All-State. He was great at blocking shots, averaging six blocks per game. He also shot 70% from the field. During his junior and senior years, he averaged a double-double (double digits in two stats). He also won the Frank Spencer Award twice, which is for the best player in Northwest North Carolina.
To get into Wake Forest University, Josh needed a certain score on the SAT test. He didn't get the score he needed. So, he spent a year at Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Virginia. There, he continued to play well, averaging 19.9 points and 10.1 rebounds per game. He helped Hargrave get a 27–3 record. He shot 56% from the field, 44% from the three-point line, and 85% from the free throw line.
College Career at Wake Forest
In 1999, Josh chose to go to Wake Forest University. He picked Wake Forest because it was close to his family and friends. He studied sociology and had a minor in international studies. In his first year, Josh played in almost all games. He led his team with 44 steals. He also scored 9.1 points per game. His best game that year was against Duke, where he scored 19 points.
During his second year, Josh was named to the second-team All-ACC. He led his team in scoring with 13.6 points per game. In his third year, he was named third-team All-ACC. He scored 13.9 points per game that season.
Josh decided to return for his senior year at Wake Forest. He became the first person in his family to graduate from college. In 2003, he was named the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Player of the Year. He helped Wake Forest win its first league championship in 41 years. Josh was also named the national player of the year by several sports groups. He was a finalist for major awards like the John R. Wooden Award. In his senior year, he averaged 19.5 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game. He won many awards, including ACC Player of the Year and AP First Team All-America.
Professional Basketball Career
Dallas Mavericks (2003–2010)
The Dallas Mavericks picked Josh Howard in the 2003 NBA draft. He was the 29th player chosen overall. In his first year, he played in 67 games. He averaged 8.6 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. This earned him a spot on the NBA All-Rookie 2nd team.
In his second season, Josh started playing more. He averaged 12.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.53 steals per game. In the 2005–06 season, Josh had his best scoring year, averaging 15.6 points. He also shot very well from the three-point line. He helped the Mavericks reach the 2006 NBA Finals.
During the 2006–07 season, Josh averaged 18.9 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. His strong play helped the Dallas Mavericks achieve a great 67–15 record. He was later chosen to be an NBA All-Star. Many people, including Hall of Famer Magic Johnson, felt he deserved to be an All-Star from the start. On December 8, 2007, Josh scored a career-high 47 points against the Utah Jazz.
Washington Wizards (2010–2011)
On February 13, 2010, Josh was traded to the Washington Wizards. He joined the Wizards as part of a trade involving several players. On March 16, 2010, Josh had surgery. He had torn a ligament in his knee during a game. This injury meant he would miss several months of playing.
Utah Jazz (2011–2012)
On December 15, 2011, Josh signed a one-year contract with the Utah Jazz. He played for them during the 2011–2012 season.
Minnesota Timberwolves (2012)
On November 15, 2012, Josh signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, he suffered another torn ligament in his knee on December 14, 2012. He was then released from the team. This game ended up being his last in the NBA.
Austin Toros (2013–2014)
After his time in the NBA, Josh signed with the San Antonio Spurs in October 2013. He was waived a day later. He then joined the Austin Toros in the NBA Development League. In February 2014, he was waived again due to another injury. In July 2014, Josh joined the New Orleans Pelicans for the NBA Summer League.
Coaching Career
In July 2016, Josh Howard became the head coach for Piedmont International University. He coached the team for four seasons. In April 2020, he was hired as the head coach for the University of North Texas at Dallas. This team started playing as an NAIA member in the 2020–21 season.
Awards and Achievements
- ACC Player of the Year: 2003
- All ACC First Team: 2003
- ACC All-Defensive Team: 2003
- AP First Team All-America: 2003
- NBA All-Rookie Second Team: 2004
- NBA All-Star: 2007
See also
In Spanish: Josh Howard para niños
