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Howard Featured in February’s SI for Kids

January 12, 12006

Orlando Magic forward Dwight Howard is featured in the February issue of Sports Illustrated for Kids.

The magazine recently caught up with former Number 1 pick in the 2004 NBA Draft who shared his thoughts on his goals and expectations: “I want to be one of the best players in the league before I finish playing,” he says. “I’ve got the talent and the heart and the right mindset to accomplish that goal. I know I can do it.” Howard also tells SI For Kids’ readers what his favorite things are, including:

  • Pre-game meal – Chicken or pizza
  • Cereal – Fruit Loops
  • Athlete admired as a kid – Magic Johnson
  • Subject in School – Statistics
  • Team to watch – Atlanta Falcons
  • Animal – Siberian tiger
  • Athlete – Kevin Garnett
  • Book – The Little Engine That Could
  • Hobby – Bowling
  • Vacation spot – Hawaii
  • Actor – Jamie Foxx
  • Car – Maserati
  • Actress – Regina Hall
  • Birthday present ever received – First cell phone
  • Musical artist – Alicia Keys
  • Sports to play – Ping-Pong
  • Movie – Finding Nemo
  • Sport to watch – Billiards


    The February issue of Sports Illustrated for Kids hits newsstands on Monday, January 16, with a cover price of $3.99.

    Sports Illustrated for Kids, the first sports magazine written for kids ages 8 and up, connects with its readers through their passion for sports. The magazine offers kids the access to athletes and sports information that they want with in-depth reporting, action photography, first-person athlete accounts and other features. The magazine, books, and web site sikids.com, promote positive values, good sportsmanship and the fun of reading.