Dwight Howard and Amy Luciani make it official: engagement revealed with heartfelt tribute
The former NBA superstar and rapper shared their engagement news, celebrating their love after keeping their relationship private for months.
Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight HowardAP Photo
Former NBA star Dwight Howard is starting a new chapter in his life, this time off the court. The 39-year-old basketball legend announced his engagement to rapper and Love and Hip Hop Atlanta star Amy Luciani in a series of heartfelt Instagram posts that sent fans into a frenzy.
Luciani revealed the news with an emotional video showing Howard admiring her diamond engagement ring in a club setting. “I was enjoying you so much out of the public eye, but here we are,” Luciani wrote in her caption. She credited Howard for encouraging her to reconnect with her faith, adding, “I prayed reallllll deep on a Thursday, not knowing 2 days later God would send me a Bible-totin’, tattooed giant with the same heart as me.”
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Howard responded in the comments with a series of loving emojis, including an infinity sign, a red heart, and a lock and key, symbolizing their unbreakable bond.
A love story in the spotlight
The couple, who had kept their romance under wraps until now, delighted fans with glimpses into their relationship. Luciani’s Instagram post included photos and videos of the couple celebrating Howard’s birthday on December 8 and attending events like the Atlanta movie screening of Den of Thieves 2, which Howard hosted.
Howard also shared his own tribute, posting photos of their night out and writing simply, “Happy,” accompanied by hashtags like #BlackLove and #PrayedForThis.
Although details about how they met remain private, the couple has been spotted together at high-profile events, including a Celsius energy drink event in Miami earlier this month.
A year of highs and challenges for Howard
2024 has been a whirlwind year for Dwight Howard. From competing on Dancing With the Stars where he became a fan favorite before his quarterfinals elimination to officiating a celebrity wedding in Madrid, the former three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year has stayed busy.
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Amid his engagement, Howard was also named a first-time nominee for the 2025 Basketball Hall of Fame, a fitting recognition for his illustrious career.
As Howard and Luciani begin this exciting new chapter, fans and friends are celebrating their union as a symbol of love and resilience. Their engagement is proof that sometimes, the best things happen when the spotlight fades, and love takes center stage.
Caitlin Clark gets mesmerized when a newborn asks the Indiana Fever superstar for an autograph
The WNBA player was very impressed with how young her biggest fan is
Caitlin Clark gets mesmerized when a newborn asks the Indiana Fever superstar for an autographAP
Caitlin Clark was nothing short of sensational during her first season in the WNBA with the Indiana Fever where she set numerous records on her way to winning Rookie of the Year honors and joining teammates Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell as All-Stars.
And the future is bright for Clark and the Fever with Indiana basketball legend Stephanie White returning home to take over the reins as head coach this season. With all these factors in place, the team has aspirations of hanging more banners in Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Caitlin Clark has a joyful response when she signs autographs for her youngest fans ever
Clark set a WNBA record for assists in a single season and also led the league in 3-pointers made, one of the reasons why she instantly connected with thousands of basketball fans nationwide and even abroad. The age range of Caitlin’s fans is wide: anywhere from elders to toddlers and even people that haven’t even been born.
The Indiana Fever Instagram account posted a video of Clark meeting her youngest fans, which was definitely “one of the best moments” of 2024, according to the team.
In the video we can see the WNBA player next to a woman who’s holding a two-weeks old baby girl and according to her mother, the newborn is Caitlin Clark’s “biggest fan”. The young basketball superstar looks happy and got to hold the baby.
“I signed an ultrasound once.”, reminisced Clark as she seemed to enjoy the interaction with her fans, especially with the youngest ones. No wonder the former Iowa Hawkeyes player got named Time’s 2024 Athlete of the year as the magazine called her “an emergent American sports icon” whose “ability is still mesmerizing”.
The road ahead for Clark and Indiana Fever
The Fever’s first 11 games are spaced out over a full month with no back-to-backs. Travel will also be lighter over the first month, as just four of Indiana’s first 11 games are on the road, and all of those trips are to Eastern Conference cities, according to the team’s website.
“There are still some challenging games over that stretch, with two games against each of New York and Connecticut, but all four of those games will take place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.” added the team.
