Anyone who knows anything about the NBA almost likely knows about Dwight Howard of the Los Angeles Lakers. The 6’11” eight-time All-Star and Olympic gold medalist’s illustrious residency in Atlanta is a testament to his talent, energy, and adventurous spirit. Dwight Howard’s $8.8 million home in Atlanta, which is adorned with superhero accoutrements and exotic creatures, surely captures his adventurous millennial attitude.

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In a recent interview, Howard gives a detailed tour of his $8.8 million, 35,000-square-foot estate to a sports writer. The house, which is in the Atlanta metropolitan region, has five kitchens, three laundry rooms, and a massive fourteen-car garage that holds his Thanos-inspired purple Rolls Royce.

His enormous masterwork of a home is home to 200-pound exotic snakes kept in captivity. Howard’s lavish car, a representation of his love for the Avengers films, is proof of his loyalty to the franchise. Memorabilia and framed pictures of the main characters in the franchise adorn his lavish home. In addition, he accumulates a large collection of signed basketball player jerseys and a pair of the original Beyond the Future Nikes.

It’s clear that Howard is a kid at heart since his massive residence exudes an adventurous energy. He told sportswriter Graham Bensinger that being from a lowly background taught him to deeply appreciate every moment and to believe that nothing should be taken for granted.Even the lavishness of his own living space astounds Dwight. He says to Bensinger, “I can’t believe this is my home.”