| Celebrated Name: | Juwan Howard |
| Real Name/Full Name: | Juwan Antonio Howard |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 48 years old |
| Birth Date: | 7 February 1973 |
| Birth Place: | Chicago, Illinois |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 2.06 m |
| Weight: | 113 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Jenine Wardally (m. July 6, 2002) |
| Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | Yes (Juwan Howard Jr., Jace, and Jett) |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
| Is Juwan Howard Gay?: | No |
| Profession: | Basketball Player, Basketball Coach |
| Salary: | N/A |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $90 Million |
| Last Updated: | January 2024 |
Juwan Howard is an American former professional Basketball player and currently a Basketball Coach working at the University of Michigan training the youth. He previously has served as an assistant coach for the NBA team Miami Heat from the period 2013 to 2018. His initial draft was made by Washington Bullets in the 1994 NBA. He has played for many other NBA teams such as Miami Heat, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Orlando Magic, Houston Rockets, Charlotte Bobcats and Portland Trail Blazers. He lifted two NBA titles with Miami Heats.
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Early Life & Biography
Juwan Howard was born on 7 February 1973 in Chicago, Illinois. He was taken to parent’s father Leroy Watson and mother, Helena Howard. But he didn’t stay with his parents, and he was adopted and raised by his grandmother, Jannie Mae Howard. Under the influence of his grandmother, he led a disciplined life.
Howard did his High School in Chicago Vocational Career Academy, where he started playing basketball. Juwan played for his school team for three successive seasons. He was regarded as the best and the youngest Sophomore year basketball player in the Chicago Metropolitan area.
After Howard’s matriculation to the University of Michigan, he joined his fellow freshmen for the Michigan Wolverines (1991-92) and formed a group that became known as the Fab Five. In 1994, Howard had made his intentions clear about joining the 1994 NBA draft. Howard, along with his Fab Five teammates with whom he graduated together, was noted as an inspiration for many children.
Personal Life
Juwan Howard was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He didn’t stay with his biological parents for long and was adopted by his grandmother. Juwan Howard has always been a Chicago resident throughout his NBA career. As we go into his personal life, Howard has six children with four different women.
With his Ex-girlfriend Markita Blyden, he had a son Juwan Howard Jr., who is a promising Basketball player too. Juwan Howard married with Jenine Wardally on July 6, 2002. With her, Howard had two sons Jace and Jett. Jace is currently playing in his University team, and the same University Howard is coaching.
Age, Height, and Weight
Being born on 7 February 1973, Juwan Howard is 48years old as of today’s date 1st January 2024. His height is 2.06 m tall, and his weight is 113 kg.
Career
Juwan Howard has a great NBA career which spanned for around 19 years. In these 19 years, Howard played for 10 NBA teams, starting with Washington Bullets and retiring from Miami Heats. With Washington Bullets, he stayed for seven years, which was his longest with any outfit. Howard has also reached his career record with 42 points up the marl.
He has also received the NBA Player of the Month award for the particular month of April. Howard was traded to Dallas Mavericks (2001- 2002), and subsequently, Howard played for Denver Nuggets (2002-2003), Orlando Magic (2003-2004), Houston Rockets(2004-2007), Dallas Mavericks (2007-2008), Charlotte Bobcats (2008-2009), Portland Trail Blazers (2009-2010).
Throughout his career as a player, he played in Power forward and Center positions. He was known for his compelling performances as a scorer and his frontcourt toughness. He was regarded as one of the oldest players in NBA when he actively played at the age of 40.
During the reshuffling of the organization of Miami Heats on September 28, 2013, Howard was given the position of Assistant Coach in the team, which meant he had officially retired as a player. Howard was named the Coach of Michigan Wolverines men’s Basketball team on May 22, 2019, as he signed a five-year contract.
Awards & Achievements
Juwan Howard received many awards and honors during his entire Career, some of them are:-
- First Team Parade All Americans (1991)
- Third team All-American by the Associated Press(AP) (1994)
- Second Team All-Ameican – NABC (1994)
- NBA All-Rookie Second Team(1995)
- All-NBA Third Team(1996)
- NBA All-Star(1996)
- He is also two times NBA champion (2012 & 2013)
Net Worth & Salary of Juwan Howard in 2024
As of January 2024, Juwan Howard has an estimated net worth of $90 Million. He was once the first NBA player to receive a $100 million contract. His primary source of income is from his career as a professional basketball player and now as a basketball coach.
Juwan Howard has a glorious career spanning for almost 19 years in professional Basketball. Juwan Howard is a true inspiration for all sports enthusiasts around the globe for his sheer dedication and power with his he gained fame. Howard is working day and night to improve the level of University teams with the Juwan Howard Foundation, the organization which works separately in the cities of Washington, D.C, and Chicago.