Dwight Howard Delights NBA Twitter with 38-Point, 25-Rebound Debut in Taiwan

NBA analysts and fans were excited about the debut of former NBA player Dwight Howard in Taiwan on Saturday.

Howard, who played for seven different teams during his 18-year NBA career and was an eight-time All-Star, three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year and one-time NBA champion, dominated the game with 38 points, 25 rebound, nine assists and four blocks in a 120-

Observers were impressed by Howard's impressive line and the fact that he has expanded his game by shooting more three-pointers and distributing the ball.

The 36-year-old Howard might have found the fountain of youth by moving to Taiwan.

Dan Wolken @DanWolken

How many years has it been since a crowd went nuts like that for Dwight Howard https://t.co/SY9OGS6zws

Kevin O'Connor @KevinOConnorNBA

Dwight Howard turning into Joel Embiid in Taiwan, these games look so fun lol https://t.co/W4FyhvyoPD

KENNY BEECHAM @KOT4Q

Dwight Howard as a pick and roll ball handler is nuts. Got him looking like Bron https://t.co/STUv8e4Gg0

Josh Smith @SmiJosh

Dwight Howard done went overseas and re entered his prime 😂

GGGusto @aboutnuthinpod

I hope Taiwan and overseas hoops allows Dwight Howard to reinvent himself and get the respect for his game he deserves a la Steph Marbury https://t.co/DINlFNiKxH

Howard, who was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2004 NBA draft, was once one of the most dominant big men in the NBA.

He started a total of 44 games in the last four years.

The level of competition in Taiwan is not as high as it is in the NBA.

During his NBA career, Howard has averaged just 1.3 assists per game, but he distributed well in his Taiwan debut.

Howard made 22 three-point field goals and attempted 103 in the regular season. He made two of the treys he tried on Saturday.

Regardless of what Howard does in Taiwan, he isn't likely to be a superstar in the NBA ever again, but he figures to catch the attention of some NBA teams if he continues to play at a high level.