Howard thanks those who helped during illness

Dwight Howard turned to social media to thank those who helped during an illness that required brief hospitalization.

Howard fell ill on a plane flight from China to Atlanta Sunday night. The Hawks center went to a local hospital and was treated for dehydration. He was released early Monday morning.

Here is what Howard posted on Twitter Tuesday night: “I just wanna say I truly appreciate everyone who reached out to check on me thank you. To the flight attendants and doctors thank u.” He concluded the post with an emoji of praying hands.