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Dwight Howard joining Taiwanese basketball league's Taoyuan Leopards

After 18 NBA seasons, Dwight Howard is taking his game overseas.

The eight-time All-NBA center and three-time Defensive Player of the Year announced on Monday that he's joining Taiwan's Taoyuan Leopards. Howard made the announcement on an Instagram video.

"Taiwan, this is Dwight Howard aka Superman," Howard said. "I am so so excited, and I can't wait to touch down and play for the Taoyuan City Leopards."

The clip came from a video posted on the Leopards' Instagram page. The Leopards are one of six teams in Taiwan's T1 League.