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Has signing Dwight Howard been a slam dunk for Hawks?

September 26, 2016 ATLANTA: Hawks center Dwight Howard poses for a portrait during Hawks Media Day at the W Atlanta Hotel on Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton /ccompton@ajc.com

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September 26, 2016 ATLANTA: Hawks center Dwight Howard poses for a portrait during Hawks Media Day at the W Atlanta Hotel on Monday, Sept. 26, 2016, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton /ccompton@ajc.com
Nov 5, 2016

He's not Superman anymore and he's probably no longer a superstar at age 30 either.

But Atlanta native Dwight Howard has been a super addition to the new-look Hawks so far this season.

The team is 3-2 after two straight losses but Howard had 31 points and 11 rebounds Wednesday night and 20 points and 12 rebounds Friday night.

He's given the Hawks an inside presence and created a buzz about the team in his hometown.

Here's more from the AJC about Howard:

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