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Up Close with Dwight Howard

BOSTON, Dec. 13, 2007 - Dwight Howard makes the game look easy. His numbers this season are jaw-dropping and what's even more astonishing is the fact that he's only 22-years-old. But despite the fame, the success, and the monster contract he inked this summer, Howard doesn't think of himself as the star that his stats portray. He stays especially grounded during the holiday season. HOOPSWORLD talked to Howard about staying true to himself, the importance of friends and family, and how he is celebrating Christmas this year.

How does Dwight Howard, someone who could have whatever he wants in the world, celebrate Christmas?

"I spend time with my family and my friends. I don't really go out and buy everything to celebrate Christmas. Christmas is not about buying gifts, it's about celebrating the birth of Jesus. Christmas is a great time just to be with your family, just to sit around the house. For me it's like the only day I might have off. So it's just fun just to be at home."

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