Dwight Howard was often criticized for flashing a wide grin and seemingly enjoying dominating the league. As he entered the Hall of Fame, he brought that joy to Springfield.
It would not be a Dwight Howard speech without an impersonation of Stan Van Gundy, even if he promised he would avoid it.
As Howard spoke Saturday at the Naismith Pro Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony and thanked all the players, teammates, coach and influences in his life, he could not avoid thinking about his run to the 2009 NBA Finals with the Orlando Magic.