Dwight Howard, the best center of a generation, is headed to the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame.
The eight-time All-Star will be enshrined as part of the Hall of Fame's Class of 2025, according to ESPN's Shams Charania, joining former teammate Carmelo Anthony and others in Springfield on his first ballot.
Howard was named a finalist for the Class of 2025 in February and was inducted into the Orlando Magic's Hall of Fame last month. His Naismith enshrinement will be officially announced during a ceremony at the NCAA Final Four on Saturday.