Dwight Howard excitedly spots Andrew Bynum in New York City
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 9:08 AM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Dwight Howard had an unexpected encounter with Andrew Bynum, a former teammate of Kobe Bryant, while in New York City. Howard, recently retired from the NBA, clarified to a fan that he is not NBA player Bam Adebayo when he recognized Bynum approaching. The interaction was shared by Howard on Snapchat and quickly gained traction on social media platforms. Bynum, who was a key member of the Lakers during their championship runs, faced challenges due to injuries that impacted his career.
- •Howard spotted Bynum while interacting with a fan.
- •Howard clarified he's not Bam Adebayo to a young fan.
- •The interaction went viral after being posted on Snapchat.
- •Bynum helped the Lakers win two NBA Championships.
- •Injuries significantly affected Bynum's professional career.
- 9:08 AMYahoo Sports — Dwight Howard loses his mind over randomly spotting Kobe Bryant’s ex-teammate in New York City
"NBA legend Dwight Howard recently ran into one former Los Angeles Lakers star in New York City. Dwight Howard has retired from the NBA, but he still remains one of the most recognizable athletes in the country.
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