Dwight Howard doesn’t pull punches, fights back on Twitter

Dwight Howard was introduced during a news conference in Charlotte.

By AJC Sports

July 17, 2017

It's been almost a month since Dwight Howard was traded from Atlanta to Charlotte.

Howard has spent his summer working on more than his three-point shooting. The former Hawks star spent his weekend in Atlanta chatting up fans on Twitter.

He answered most questions cordially. He talked about how he’s looking forward to being a Hornet and talked some history from his days in Orlando and Los Angeles.

Of course, not all tweets were cheerful and optimistic. As Howard was trolled, he trolled back.

(Warning: Some of the comments are vulgar and may be not safe for work.)

mj. But no the fans so far have been great.
— Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) July 17, 2017

I been working on different things. Ball handling. Shooting passing from different angles not using commas lol
— Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) July 17, 2017

goal never changes.
— Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) July 16, 2017

where u live bro
— Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) July 16, 2017

Even talked some history:

we didn't beef. Since we were losing they needed a story that would sell
— Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) July 16, 2017

But like things tend to on the Internet this one got heated and personal (and NSFW):

@IlluminEddie93 if we can only see what caused this response by @DwightHoward

😂 pic.twitter.com/qHEl5e7Kf2— Kebino Palubino (@RealDonKebinos) July 15, 2017

lol I jus talked to Shaq lol. And oh btw we shot threes everyday in practice cuz that was th… https://t.co/EK3IKR2Gow
— Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) July 17, 2017

Howard was referencing a statement he made earlier in summer about working on a three-point shot.

But the back and forth ensued:

no offense but u shouldn't try and coach a pro
— Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) July 17, 2017

bro u don't know shit about me or how I work. I been doing this since I was 3. And I made it … https://t.co/XYKSmyHD9D
— Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) July 17, 2017

u don't know my game. U couldn't stay on the court with me
— Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) July 17, 2017

division 2 and NBA is way different brother.
— Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) July 17, 2017

I'm not knocking yo hustle. U coming for me like u know. When u don't. U Playing d2. I'm pretty sure. If u worked (cont…
— Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) July 17, 2017

Fans encouraged Howard to ignore the haters:

Idan my guy wassup. U correct. I jus like to interact. But I got u. Miss u bro. I will never forg… https://t.co/K66z9b0EEi
— Dwight Howard (@DwightHoward) July 17, 2017

Howard reassured his new Charlotte following it was good natured.