Overview
- Black Fortress Tbilisi and Dwight Howard confirmed the signing in team and social posts published Sept. 10–11, with Howard posting an Instagram video announcing the move.
- Howard is formally reversing the retirement he announced in March and said comments from Georgian fans helped prompt his comeback.
- Reports agree he is expected to join the club in October but differ on whether Black Fortress plays in Georgia’s top Superliga or a lower division and do not disclose the contract length or pay.
- The 40‑year‑old Hall of Famer last played in the BIG3 and has spent post‑NBA seasons in Taiwan, Puerto Rico and other international events after leaving the NBA in 2022.
- The move highlights how social media and fan interest can draw retired stars overseas and how high‑profile signings raise visibility for smaller clubs while leaving key details, like league status and finances, unclear.