Social Media Reacts Negatively To Dwight Howard Admitting He’s An Anti-vaxxer (TWEETS)

July 20, 2020, 1:13pm EST (Updated: January 20, 2023, 7:50pm)By Darrelle Lincoln

Dwight Howard has already been warned by the NBA for failing to wear a mask following a tip from the anonymous hotline in the Orlando bubble, but now he’s receiving even more scrutiny from the general public for his comments.

The Los Angeles Lakers center stated over the weekend that he was not a fan of vaccinations:

Dwight Howard says he doesn't believe in vaccinations.

"That's my personal opinion, but I don't."
— ? Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson (@ScoopB) July 19, 2020

The Lakers center also addressed the citation he received for failing to wear a mask:

Dwight Howard on masks: "I didn't know the coronavirus be flying through the air looking for people." pic.twitter.com/qzyDNd8k9Y
— ? Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson (@ScoopB) July 19, 2020

Dwight Howard: "If I'm alone I don't need to wear a mask."

"It's just like riding around in your car." pic.twitter.com/JIjSN2CeXk
— ? Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson (@ScoopB) July 19, 2020

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Dwight Howard on masks: “I understand there always has to some kind of controversy somewhere.”

“It’s just some clickbait.” https://t.co/CXPfvtmAhf
— ? Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson (@ScoopB) July 19, 2020

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Social media had a field day over his comments on vaccinations.

He don't believe in condoms either, so we really don't need his opinion on this. https://t.co/so2ECGD2XD
— Chris is raising $$$ (pinned tweet!) (@CJWritesNThangs) July 19, 2020

Dwight… https://t.co/RsJ62YgKI1
— Willie Doss – Where's the soup at?! (@JHenryProject) July 19, 2020

Superman indeed?? https://t.co/ArWONOT8pD
— Da_silva? (@da_silvaonline) July 20, 2020

Well, there’s that. https://t.co/zG1TLjWLKY
— Hardwood Paroxysm (@HPbasketball) July 19, 2020

I honestly wish Dwight had kept his mouth shut….. https://t.co/fP7J7SZTfN
— 'Nata Edwards (@NataTheScribe) July 19, 2020

Hard to be too upset by the least influential NBA player’s personal opinion. https://t.co/n3GarQbu7z
— Louis Keene (@thislouis) July 19, 2020

Oh look @Maine_Char https://t.co/efsGkeYruW pic.twitter.com/X9B5Y40HTU
— Helluva Bottom Carter ❄️☃️ (@nicju) July 19, 2020

Bron went from playing with a flat-earther to an anti-vaxxer. https://t.co/EERpelzAfU
— Matt Chong (@MChonger) July 19, 2020

Can we please make fun of him for being an anti vaxer now instead of the possibility of him liking dudes? https://t.co/EL8aG8F2sN
— Rusty Buckets (@RustyBUCKETS321) July 19, 2020

Dwight makes it so hard to like him. I'm trying man, please stop talking. https://t.co/JYw8Sw4SXb
— Brian Hadad (@brianhadad) July 19, 2020

Man it's fucked up there's pictures of this dude with underage girls in his room and we all just said "Welp, not solid enough evidence to convict!" https://t.co/97PSAycJ06
— Will (@TlMBERWOLVES) July 19, 2020

Dwight doesnt believe in protection, part 3. https://t.co/QKNioAk3M5
— Kirk Henderson (@KirkSeriousFace) July 19, 2020

https://t.co/Re1PCxfAO3 pic.twitter.com/x8j504egIW
— Fred Smith (@FredSmith914) July 19, 2020

The fun thing about science is that it doesn't need you to believe on it. https://t.co/XrpoKjGfMg
— Anthony Doyle (@Anthonysmdoyle) July 20, 2020

Howard had his part to play during his second stint with the Lakers. He had previously played for the Lakers in the 2012/13 season.

Howard has made important contributions to the team coming off the bench. He has averaged 7.5 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game this season.