Above the Rim with DH12

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 into the creation of the BIG3 baske...

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 challenges that came with it. Javaris addr...

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 blossomed into one of the league's most...

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 it all led to an unforgettable 2020...

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 Stan Van Gundy, and how it felt pla...

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 from social media star to the big sc...

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, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh—winning ...

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 the shocking Luka Dončić and Anthony...

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 between their era and today’s NBA, d...

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 bouncing around multiple teams thr...

In this episode of Above the Rim, Dwight Howard is joined by NBA champion Trevor Ariza & Thanasis Antetokounmpo, and YouTube sensation Jesser! The trio dives deep into how the NBA has evolved over the years, sharing hilarious and unforgettable stories from their time on the court. Trevor and Thanasis talk about the grind, winning NBA championships, and how the game has changed throughout the years of them playing. Thanasis also...

Dwight Howard sits down with three-time NBA champion Danny Green, who reveals his decision to retire and shares why it was time to step away from the game he loves. Danny reflects on his incredible career, including playing alongside legends like Kawhi Leonard and LeBron James, and what it was like to win the 2020 championship with the Lakers. Dwight and Danny also dive deep into why the 2020 Lakers team was split apart despite the...

Dwight Howard is joined by one of the most talented high school basketball players of his generation, Brandon Jennings. Brandon shares his journey growing up in Los Angeles, his experiences playing for the prestigious Oak Hill Academy, and reveals who he believes is the greatest player to ever don their jersey. Brandon reflects on his NBA career, the challenges he faced, and the pivotal moments that led him to step away from the ga...

Legendary Lakers owner Jeanie Buss joins Dwight Howard for an insightful conversation! Jeanie opens up about her life growing up with her father, Dr. Jerry Buss, as the owner of the Lakers, sharing how he motivated her to become the best version of herself and eventually take over ownership of the team. She also dives into the challenges she’s faced as a woman in the sports industry and offers valuable advice for other women aiming...

JaVale McGee sits down with Dwight Howard to talk about his unforgettable journey with the 2020 Lakers. JaVale opens up about how winning the NBA Championship with 2020 Lakers was a feeling that trump even his other 2 championships including when he won with the 2017 Golden Staye Warrior 😳 Unique experience in the Bubble, and the creation of his iconic bubble vlogs. He also shares his frustrations with the way the Lakers team was ...

Dwight Howard sits down with NBA star and fan favorite Nick Young. Nick talks about growing up in LA, where the iconic nickname "Swaggy P" came from, and why he believes he's one of the "swaggiest" to ever play the game. He also shares about his time playing with Kobe Bryant, going viral with a legendary meme, and the wild moments with his vet, Gilbert Arenas. Dwight opens up about his own drama, including his longstanding "beef" w...

Dwight Howard is joined by NFL star Danny Amendola! Danny shares his experience on Dancing With The Stars and what he’s expecting this season on the show. He and Dwight also swap crazy stories from their time together on Special Forces. Plus, Danny takes us through his incredible football journey—going undrafted to winning two Super Bowls. Get the inside scoop on what it was like to play with Tom Brady, and hear what makes Brady t...