Juwan Howard is a former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for 19 seasons. He was born on February 7, 1973, in Chicago, Illinois, and attended the University of Michigan, where he played college basketball for the Wolverines.
Howard was selected fifth overall in the 1994 NBA draft by the Washington Bullets (now the Wizards). He quickly established himself as a solid player, averaging 17.0 points and 8.4 rebounds per game in his rookie season. He was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team and finished second in Rookie of the Year voting.
Howard played for the Bullets for five seasons before being traded to the Dallas Mavericks in 2001. He spent one season with the Mavericks before being traded to the Denver Nuggets, where he played for two seasons. In 2004, he signed with the Orlando Magic, where he played for three seasons.
In 2007, Howard signed with the Houston Rockets, where he played for three seasons. He then played for the Charlotte Bobcats for one season before returning to the Heat in 2010. He played for the Heat for three seasons, winning two NBA championships in 2012 and 2013.
Throughout his career, Howard was known for his versatility and ability to play multiple positions. He was a skilled scorer and rebounder and was also a solid defender. He was named to the NBA All-Star team in 1996 and was a member of the All-NBA Third Team in 1996 and 1999.
After retiring from playing in 2013, Howard transitioned into coaching. He served as an assistant coach for the Miami Heat from 2013 to 2019 before being named the head coach of the Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team in 2019.
Overall, Howard had a successful career in the NBA, playing for several teams and earning numerous accolades. He was a key contributor to the Heat's championship teams in 2012 and 2013 and has continued to make an impact in the basketball world as a coach.
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