NBA legend Dwight Howard announces loved one was killed in a hit-and-run
NBA legend has announced that his beloved dog, Sunday, passed away on June 18 in a hit-and-run accident, with the 8-time All-Star looking for answers surrounding the tragic incident.
Sunday was a Belgian Malinois, and was not with Howard when he was hit by a car that 'kept going', per Howard.
Howard was in New York when he got the news, with him first revealing his loss more than a week since he heard the news about Sunday.
'From the moment I got you, Sunday, you were more than just my dog… You were my peace. My protector. A reminder of everything beautiful and calm just like those early Sunday mornings,' Howard said on social media. 'You hugged like no other. Barked at nothing like it meant everything.'
'And every time I called your name, you came running full speed like your only mission was to love me. You waited at the door for me every single day, just to wrap your paws around me. And I'm gonna miss those hugs more than I can put into words. You were joy. You were warmth. You were my girl. And your life was cut short too soon.'
'You helped me Smile through all the Storms I've been through but what do I do now that my Sunday Sunshine is gone. I was having a great time in New York this past week until I got the news that my Sunday got loose and was hit by a car that kept going. I'm devastated because you were the dog that never left my side, the dog that stuck to my hip at all times, and the one time you wander off without me being there someone takes you away from me.'
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'Who could be so heartless to do this to such an innocent girl with no remorse? I've been trying to hold this in… I really have but it's killing me inside to get answers! I need answers and I won't stop searching until I find out what happen to my beautiful Sunday.'
'Rest in love, Sunday. You'll always be my baby. I'll carry your heart with mine forever. Please if anyone has any information regarding a Belgian Malinois that was hit by a car on June 18th,2025 in Suwanee Georgia please let me know.'
Plenty of celebrities sent their well-wishes to Howard after he shared the news including Danny Amendola, viral ring girl Sydney Thomas, 'Traitors' and 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' star Phaedra Parks, as well as the official page for the Nightcap show with Shannon Sharpe and Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson.
Howard last played in the NBA in 2022 for the Los Angeles Lakers, with him eligible for Hall of Fame induction in 2027.
The former No 1 overall pick last played professionally for the Taoyuan Leopards in Taiwan in 2023.
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