Overview
- Howard announced on social media on March 12 that he is “retiring from all basketball,” saying the game had moved on and he plans to step back.
- He said the 12th of every month will be “D12 Day,” when he will visit cities worldwide to perform acts of kindness instead of having a traditional farewell tour.
- Howard added that a documentary about his life is planned for release later this year, which he says will tell his story in full.
- The eight-time All-Star and three-time Defensive Player of the Year won a 2020 championship with the Lakers and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2025.
- He last appeared in the NBA in 2021–22 before playing in Taiwan, Puerto Rico and the BIG3, and the announcement coincides with media reports of divorce filings and recent 911 calls.