Dwight Howard 's defensive dominance wasn't just about athletic ability. One of the greatest players in the Orlando Magic's franchise history and three-time Defensive Player of the Year recently revealed the personal inspiration behind his rim-protecting mentality, drawing a direct comparison to his father's career in law enforcement.

During a conversation with Andy Katz on the Sideline, Howard explained how his father's profession shaped his approach to defense .

“My dad was a cop, you know, so his job was always to protect, protect, and serve. That's what cops were supposed to do, and so for me, you know, my job was to protect and serve on the court,” Howard said.

The former Magic star took that philosophy and ran with it throughout his 18-year NBA career. He wanted to shiel

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