Javaris Crittenton on Overcoming 10 Years in Prison, 4 Ankle Surgeries, & Getting Kicked out of NBA

Dwight Howard sits down with his longtime friend and former high school teammate Javaris Crittenton for a raw and revealing conversation. Javaris opens up about what it was like growing up alongside Dwight in Atlanta and dominating the high school basketball scene together. He shares the highs and lows of making it to the NBA, the pressure of trying to find his place in the league, and the challenges that came with it. Javaris addresses the infamous gun incident with Gilbert Arenas, offering his side of the story and shedding light on the moments that changed his life forever. He also talks about the new Netflix documentary "Shooting Guards" and what it meant to tell his truth, and how he's using his story as a way to grow, reflect, and inspire others. Fanatics Fest 2025 Use Discount Code: Abovetherim15 For 15% off up to 4 tickets Fanatics Fest: https://www.instagram.com/fanatics/?h... https://www.fanaticsfest.com/ Follow Dwight Howard’s League ⬇️The Asian Tournament ⬇️   / theasiantournament   Morgan & Morgan Channels: Promo Code: ABOVETHERIM Vanity URL: https://www.forthepeople.com/ABOVETHERIM • Instagram – @forthepeople • Twitter/X – @forthepeople • TikTok – @forthepeople • Facebook – @MMForthePeople About DH12 Above the Rim: Above it all without the ball, Dwight Howard elevates the conversation past sports to the game of life. Through authentic storytelling, engaging, transparent, and humorous conversations with no judgment. #DwightHoward #NBA #DH12AboveTheRim #BasketballPodcast Welcome to a safe place where we Hear no evil. ❗️ 🙉 ❗️ See no evil. ❗️ 🙈 ❗️ Speak no evil ❗️ 🙊 ❗️ 🔔 Subscribe for more exclusive content and interviews 1️⃣ [Above the Rim Social Media](   / @dwighthoward.abovetherim  ) YouTube: [Subscribe Now](   / @dwighthoward.abovetherim  ) Instagram: [Follow Me](  / dh12abovetherim  ) Facebook: [Like and Follow](  / d12.abovetherim  ) Reddit Community: [Join us](  / d12abovetherim  ) Dwight’s Social Media: Instagram: [Check it out](  / dwighthoward  ) Twitter/X: [Stay Updated](  / dwighthoward  ) Facebook: [Connect with Me](  / dwighthoward  ) Snapchat: [Add Me](  / reeldeeldeebo12  ) TikTok: [Get Entertained](  / dareeldwight12  ) Sniper J0nes Socials: YouTube:    / @sniperj0ness   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sniperj0nes... Mu Real socials YouTube :    • Mu Real- Lesson Learned (Official Music Vi...   Instagram: @mu_reaaal https://www.instagram.com/mu_reaaal?i... TikTok: @mu_real https://www.tiktok.com/@mu_real?_t=8j... Snapchat: Mu_real Twitter: Mu_real TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@canibereal?_t... Remember to subscribe for more exclusive content and interviews. Timestamps: 0:00 intro 2:48 Dwight and Javaris growing up and playing together in AAU & highschool 30:37 Javaris on McDonalds all american 36:57 Playing college at Georgia Tech 47:43 Going early to the NBA instead of College 57:07 Playing with Kobe & lakers, Phil Jackson 1:18:56 Getting traded to Memphis 1:30:04 Advertisement 1:30:55 Going to the Wizards 1:45:35 Netflix documentary "shooting guards" 1:55:50 Locker room incident with Gilbert Arenas 2:04:40 Pacers claiming Javaris tried to steal Adidas slides 2:12:30 How Javaris wants to be remembered 2:20:20 Javaris coaching basketball 2:29:00 Rapid fire questions