Above the Rim with DH12

Dwight Howard & Mu Real get into it with Former college baller and now producer of Gil's Arena, Josiah Johnson. They talk all about NBA fathers and what it was truly like to be the son of Marques Johnson and how now, their relationship has never been better. When Josiah was a kid he went to school with Steven Spielberg and Sylvester Stalone's kids and his relationship shaped his love o...

One of the best in the game, Roscoe Dash, joins Dwight Howard and Mu Real to deep dive on ATL music. Roscoe talks about how his music was bigger than him for a time and how one night changed it all. Dash had his first kid at 17! Life changing, wild, but also the best thing that happened to him at the time. The fellas talk about his first song going Diamond, his favorite collabs, top five ATL rappe...

One of the most unfiltered basketball conversations you’ll hear anywhere. Former NBA guard Rashad McCants and Social Media analyst Jake Blazona join Dwight Howard on Above The Rim for a raw, high-level debate on what really defines greatness in the NBA.This episode dives deep into one of the biggest questions in basketball:What matters more—output or impact? The conversation gets real as they brea...

Dwight Howard sits down with former NBA star Jeremy Lin for a real and unfiltered conversation about basketball, faith, perseverance, and life overseas. Dwight and Jeremy reflect on their time playing in Taiwan, what it meant to embrace the culture, and how the people there made their experience unforgettable. Jeremy opens up about his unlikely journey to the league — from not receiving a Division...

Dwight Howard sits down with the one and only Tiffany Haddish for a hilarious, honest, and completely unfiltered conversation. Tiffany goes off with nonstop comedy, sharing wild stories from her life, her take on dating and relationships, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. She also opens up about how she first got started in comedy, what pushed her to pursue it seriously, and how those e...

Ali Siddiq opens up about his time growing up in Houston and the lessons he learned during his time in prison. He shares how comedy became his way out and how he transformed his pain into purpose, eventually building a career that now has him touring the world. From telling stories behind bars to commanding the stage with his unique humor, Ali reflects on his journey, the hustle it took to get her...

Dwight Howard sits down with Holy Gabbana, formerly known as Boonk Gang, to talk about one of the most dramatic life turnarounds of this generation. Holy Gabbana opens up about his past as a viral internet sensation, the wild skits and chaos that made “Boonk Gang” a household name, and the personal battles that were happening behind the scenes. He shares how his life spiraled during those years, w...

Rapper 2KBABY sits down with Dwight Howard and Mu Real for one of the most transparent and raw conversations ever on DH12 Above the Rim. At only 19 years old, 2KBABY went from sleeping on floors to millions of streams and life-changing success with his breakout hit “Old Streets.” But years later, the internet flipped on him — calling him a “one-hit wonder,” clowning him for “going broke,” and even...

Dwight Howard and Michael Porter Jr. dives even deeper into their journeys, both on and off the court. Michael opens up about his faith, how he stays grounded through adversity, and the lessons he’s learned from overcoming injuries and setbacks. Dwight reflects on his incredible NBA career and what it means to finally be inducted into the Hall of Fame. He gets real about feeling overlooked and dis...

Brooklyn Nets star Michael Porter Jr. sits down to talk about his journey from growing up in a basketball family to becoming an NBA champion. MPJ opens up about his recent trade to the Brooklyn Nets, his battles with back injuries and mental health, and how those challenges shaped him both on and off the court. He reflects on what it was like playing alongside Nikola Jokić, and the chemistry that...

Dwight Howard sits down with comedian and actor Zach Justice to talk about their time together on the hit Netflix show Inside. They open up about the behind-the-scenes drama, ups and downs of the competition, and what it was really like making it to the finals. Zach also dives into his career as a comedian, sharing some of the wildest jokes he’s told over the years, how he handles cancel culture,...

In this special Hall of Fame edition of Above the Rim, Dwight Howard sits down with MD Motivator to reflect on his unforgettable induction weekend. From his journey to basketball immortality, to the emotions of the ceremony, Dwight shares what this milestone truly means to him. But the celebration didn’t stop there, Dwight and MD chose one lucky fan to experience the Hall of Fame weekend alongside...

Dwight Howard sits down with inspirational speaker and former college football star Inky Johnson. Inky shares his story growing up in Atlanta, his rise to playing Division I football at the University of Tennessee, and the moment that changed everything — a devastating injury that left him paralyzed and ended his NFL dreams. But Inky didn’t let tragedy define him. He opens up about how that life-a...

Live from Fanatics Fest NYC with the legendary Ice Cube! Cube opens up about his iconic journey—from being a pioneer in hip-hop with N.W.A to becoming a powerhouse in Hollywood. He talks about what inspired his transition into acting, shares stories behind some of his biggest film roles, and reflects on the moment his son, O’Shea Jackson Jr., played him in Straight Outta Compton. Plus, Cube dives...

Dwight Howard sits down with his longtime friend and former high school teammate Javaris Crittenton for a raw and revealing conversation. Javaris opens up about what it was like growing up alongside Dwight in Atlanta and dominating the high school basketball scene together. He shares the highs and lows of making it to the NBA, the pressure of trying to find his place in the league, and the challen...

Dwight Howard sits down with two-time NBA All-Star, All-Defensive First Team selection, and Most Improved Player Victor Oladipo for a powerful and personal conversation. Victor takes us through his early life, his rise at Indiana University, and what it felt like to be selected as the #2 overall pick in the NBA Draft. He shares stories from his time with the Indiana Pacers, where he truly blossome...

Dwight Howard sits down with 2x NBA champion Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. KCP takes us back to his roots, sharing how he started hooping in Georgia and what it meant to stay home and play college ball at UGA before getting drafted by the Detroit Pistons. He opens up about his time with the Los Angeles Lakers—what it was like playing alongside Dwight, the moment LeBron James joined the squad, and how...

Dwight Howard is joined by his former Orlando Magic teammate Keyon Dooling as they go live with their unfiltered reactions to the NBA Playoffs! From clutch performances to shocking upsets, Dwight and Keyon break down all the biggest moments so far and give their bold predictions on who’s making it out of the first round. forthepeople.com/abovetherim

Dwight Howard gives his unfiltered thoughts on the current NBA season and dives deep into the playoffs—who's hot, who's not, and who he believes will win it all. Plus, Dwight opens up about the basketball league in Asia 🌏 and the recent combine they hosted to scout new talent. He reveals how three players earned contracts to play in his league and what this means for the future of global...

BTN Sports & BMG Media Group collaborate with Above The Rim to bring together Dwight Howard’s former Orlando Magic teammates—Keyon Dooling, Steve Francis, Keith Bogans, Courtney Lee & Darius Miles—for an unforgettable reunion to celebrate Dwight Howard being inducted into the Orlando Magic Hall of Fame. The squad shares wild stories from their time in Orlando, what it was like playing for...

Dwight Howard is joined by Rashad McCants and King Bach for an unfiltered conversation! Rashad McCants opens up about his time at UNC, making it to the NBA, and the lessons he learned along the way. He also shares why he played overseas and what it was like dating a Kardashian. King Bach breaks down his journey from blowing up on Vine to becoming a Hollywood actor, and how he made the transition f...

Dwight Howard sits down with 2x NBA champion Mario Chalmers to talk about his journey from Anchorage, Alaska, to the University of Kansas, where he became a national champion and an NBA-caliber player. Mario shares what it was like growing up in Alaska, how he made it to the league. He reveals what it was like playing in the legendary Miami Heat Big 3 era, where he played alongside LeBron James, D...

Dwight Howard is joined by former NBA big man Andray Blatche, who officially announces his retirement from professional basketball. Blatche reflects on his career, sharing some of his favorite memories and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Dwight and Andray then dive into the biggest headlines around the NBA, breaking down the blockbuster trades from the weekend—including their thoughts on t...

In this episode of Above The Rim, Dwight Howard sits down with former NBA All-Star Kenyon Martin to dive into his journey from a rough neighborhood in Michigan to becoming the #1 overall pick in the NBA Draft. Kenyon shares how he fell in love with basketball, his path to the University of Cincinnati, and the hard work that led him to the league. Dwight and Kenyon also break down the differences b...

Dwight Howard sits down with legendary New York high school phenom Sebastian Telfair to talk about his incredible journey from the streets of NYC to the NBA. Sebastian reflects on his high school dominance, gracing the cover of Slam Magazine multiple times, and the expectations that came with being a top prospect. He opens up about his early NBA career, the challenges he faced, and what led to him...