Dwight Howard’s purple Rolls Royce was inspired by Thanos from ‘Avengers’
Dwight Howard is a huge fan of superheroes, but his car pays homage to one of Marvel's biggest villains — who happens to be his favorite character.
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During an interview with sports reporter Graham Bensinger, the basketball star gave a tour of his $8.8 million metro Atlanta mansion.
When the athlete made it to the garage, he pointed to his purple Rolls Royce with purple interior and explained it was inspired by Thanos from the “Avengers” franchise.
“I got this purple car because of Thanos from the ‘Avengers.’ He's my favorite character,” Howard said.
Thanos is one of the most powerful villains in the Marvel Universe. In “Avengers: Infinity War,” he eliminated half of all the universe. He even killed his adopted daughter to make it happen.
“He was able to understand that in order for him to complete his mission, he had to get rid of his emotions, and that’s the hardest thing that we all face,” Howard continued.
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About the Author
Najja Parker is a multimedia journalist covering Black culture for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She is an engaging on-air talent, who has served as a host for the newsroom’s special projects and events, such as the movie premiere of “The South Got Something To Say,” a documentary chronicling the rise of Atlanta hip-hop.
