Dwight Howard: As Magic Struggle, Howard Fights a Court Battle with Baby Mama

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Dwight Howard Is Struggling to Find Success on the Court as He Fights a Court Battle Off of It

Dwight Howard is one of the most likable players in the NBA.

He's open, personable, friendly and generally likable.

You'd be hard-pressed to find someone who didn't like Howard, yet, something we may not associate with him is an ugly court battle between him and the mother of his child.

Right now, Howard is looking to get his money after winning a $500,000 settlement against Royce Reed, who was speaking ill of him in the media.

It was a big win for the center, who obviously didn't like that his good name was being dragged through the mud by this woman for no good reason. You'd think that it would be the end of the saga, but what do you know, she didn't pay up.

Per TMZ:

Howard claims Reed now owes him $551,606.74 -- which includes interest. So Howard has filed papers with a California court, which could give Howard the right to go after Reed's assets in Cali.

Good luck ... our sources say the "Basketball Wives" star has nada in California.

Oops.

I'm sure this is the last thing Howard wants to deal with as the Orlando Magic struggle for their playoff lives. It's been a disappointing season and playoff run for this team, which has fallen apart after a run to the Finals two years ago.

Orlando did everything possible to try and extend its window, but it's clear that it has slammed shut and that Atlanta is the superior team, something a lot of people didn't see coming. Eventually, Howard will get his money, even though that's not the point.

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Howard wipes his nose with that money, it's just the point that she was ruining his reputation in the media, something that shouldn't be done, no matter what happens.

Squabbling in the press makes everyone look bad and I have no respect for people that can't handle their business behind closed doors.

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