Dwight Howard officiates wedding in Spain: ‘No better feeling’

Dwight Howard is placing his resume to good use.

The 18-year NBA veteran’s accolades embody eight All-Star alternatives and three Defensive Participant of the 12 months awards.

However right here’s one you may not concentrate on: ordained minister.

The 6-foot-10 NBA champion officiated the marriage of London Wilmot, an athlete and movie star stylist, and Pure, a excessive style runway mannequin, in Madrid, Spain, final month, based on photographs shared by the couple on social media.

Wilmot is Howard’s stylist, according to the newlywed’s website, and counts Aaron Hicks, Royce O’Neale and Dexter Lawrence as purchasers as nicely.

Howard, who reportedly received his ministry credentials last year, took to Instagram on Wednesday with movies of him on the mic through the union of Wilmot and Pure.

“Took a visit out to Spain to officiate one other marriage ceremony,” the 37-year-old wrote. “Man, it’s no feeling higher than seeing two individuals come collectively and unite in love.”

Howard, who at present plays in the Taiwanese men’s pro basketball league, traded in his uniform and sneakers for a gray swimsuit with gown sneakers to facilitate the nuptials.

He included a shot of himself smiling and strolling down the aisle, whereas these in attendance filmed him on their telephones.

Howard additionally posted a photograph and video on Twitter that confirmed him officiating a separate ceremony between an unnamed bride and groom.

“You’re beginning a brand new life collectively and each day you’re persevering with to be nice,” Howard will be heard saying within the clip.

For that marriage ceremony, the large man donned a beige swimsuit with a flower boutonnière pinned to his jacket.

Howard gained an NBA title whereas on LeBron James’ Lakers within the 2019-20 COVID bubble season. 

Howard final performed within the NBA in 2022 and continued his skilled basketball profession later that 12 months with Taiwan’s Taoyuan Leopards.

Howard was named an All-Star, All-Defensive First Staff, and was awarded the Most Precious Import of the T1 League for the 2022-23 season.

A famous wrestling fan, Howard additionally attended a WWE tryout final 12 months.

According to Sports Illustrated, Howard known as his ring persona “Sho ’Nuff,” which was an obvious nod to the 1985 martial arts movie “The Final Dragon.”