when was dwight howard inducted into the hall of fame

Dwight Howard was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on September 6, 2025. He was part of the Class of 2025, which included other basketball luminaries such as Carmelo Anthony and Sue Bird. Howard was a first-ballot inductee recognized for his accomplishments as a dominant defensive player, eight-time All-Star, three-time Defensive Player of the Year, and more.