Prayers Pouring In For NBA Legend Dwight Howard Thursday
Prayers Pouring In For NBA Legend Dwight Howard Thursday originally appeared on The Spun.
Former All-Star center Dwight Howard had devastating news to share with the basketball world on Wednesday night.
Howard, a three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, revealed that his dog was killed in an alleged hit-and-run. He shared photos of his dog Sunday on Instagram along with some touching words about her.
"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. "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."
Howard then called out the driver responsible for Sunday's tragic death.
"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," Howard wrote on Instagram. "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.
"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."
Immediately after Howard shared this devastating news on social media, basketball fans extended their thoughts and prayers.
"My condolences brother Sunday was a beautiful dog. May you find the answers and have peace," one person told Howard.
"So sorry to hear about Sunday brother - hopes and prayers for her beautiful soul," a second person said.
"Praying for healing for you. They are our family," another person wrote.
"I'm so sorry. What a heartless action to hit a poor dog and not immediately get it to an emergency vet," an Instagram user commented.
Howard has asked people with any information regarding his Belgian Malinois to reach out to him.
It's unclear if the police are investigating this alleged hit-and-run.
All we know for now is that Howard's dog was reportedly struck by a car in Suwanee, Georgia.Prayers Pouring In For NBA Legend Dwight Howard Thursday first appeared on The Spun on Jun 26, 2025
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jun 26, 2025, where it first appeared.
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