NBA Baller Dwight Howard Hospitalized

Dwight Howard

Late Sunday night, Dwight Howard was taken to a hospital after feeling ill on a plane headed to Atlanta. According to a new report, the 30-year-old Hawks player suffered from dehydration. He is being treated and was expected to be released from the hospital Monday.

He has recently been in China on a two week promotional tour with shoe manufacturer Peak.

GOD is truly good.. Yesterday I unveiled my new DH2 Limited-Edition PEAK shoe in Beijing. I truly thank everyone for your support and I value that. New Team, New Beginning, New Mind-Set. #BeGr8 #TrueToAtlanta

A photo posted by Dwight Howard (@dwighthoward) on Sep 2, 2016 at 5:28pm PDT

Last week, they unveiled his DH2 shoe. On July 12th, Howard signed a three-year, $70.5 million contract with the Hawks. The eight-time NBA All-Star was named the league’s Defensive Player of the Year three straight seasons from 2008-09 to 2010-11. Howard has played 12 seasons with the Magic, Lakers and Rockets before joining the Hawks.

Update #2. Dwight Howard has been released from the hospital. Howard nor the team has yet to comment on his condition.

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